Rep. Costa Statement on Prime Minister Modi’s Address to Congress
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a Joint Session of Congress.
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Rep. Costa, Federal and State Agencies Work Together to Bolster Efforts to Suppress Wildfires in California
Fresno, CA — Today, Rep. Jim Costa (D-Fresno) released the following statement after meeting with federal and state agency leaders to discuss ways to continue and expand efforts to address the millions of dead trees in California. In addition to Rep. Costa, the meeting had over 40 participants including: Randy Moore, Pacific Southwest Regional Forester, U.S. Forest Service; Chief Ken Pimlott, Director, CAL FIRE; and Jeff Lusk, Mitigation Division Director, Federal Emergency Management Agency, Region IX.
Rep. Costa Urges the U.S. to Recognize the Armenian Genocide
Fresno, CA – Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement in response to the German Parliament voting to recognize the Armenian Genocide.
Reps. Costa and Valadao Support Drainage Settlement to Protect Agricultural Land
Washington, DC - Today, Reps. Jim Costa (CA-16) and David Valadao (CA-21) testified at the U.S. House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Power, and Oceans legislative hearing on H.R. 4366, the San Luis Unit Drainage Resolution, introduced by Rep. Valadao and H.R. 5217, the San Luis Unit Drainage Resolution Act, introduced by Rep.
Rep. Costa Statement on National Defense Authorization Act
Washington, DC - Rep. Jim Costa released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 (H.R. 4909), which included an amendment introduced by Rep. Costa.
Rep. Costa Supports Effort to Pass California Water Legislation
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement in response to Rep. John Garamendi (CA-3) introducing the California Long-Term Provisions for Water Supply and Short-Term Provisions for Emergency Drought Relief Act (H.R. 5247), House companion legislation to Senator Feinstein’s bill, S.2533.
Rep. Costa Introduces Bill to Authorize San Luis Unit Settlement Agreement
Washington, DC – Today, Representative Jim Costa (CA-16) introduced the San Luis Unit Drainage Resolution Act.
Costa Commends Efforts to Complete Water Recycling Program
Fresno, CA – Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after the Bureau of Reclamation signed the Record of Decision (ROD) for the North Valley Regional Recycled Water Program (Program).
Crop Insurance is Vital Component to U.S. Agriculture Industry
From working to get a five-year Farm Bill passed to fighting for water for California’s farmers, protecting and growing America’s agricultural economy is one of my top priorities in Congress. This includes preserving a robust farm safety net for producers.
Costa Says DACA and DAPA are Commonsense Policies That Keep Families Together
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement on the U.S. v. Texas oral arguments. The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments on expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA).