Costa Joins Three Congressional Caucuses Focused on Campus Antisemitism, U.S.-Japan Ties, and Transatlantic Partnership

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) announced he has joined three congressional caucuses: the Combating Antisemitism on College Campuses Caucus, as a founding member; the U.S.-Japan Congressional Caucus; and the Congressional Friends of Denmark Caucus.

The bipartisan Combating Antisemitism on College Campuses Caucus coordinates congressional oversight of how colleges and universities respond to antisemitism, pushes institutions to protect Jewish students, faculty, and staff, and champions efforts to identify and implement effective solutions.

“Since Hamas’ October 7 terrorist attack on Israel, too many Jewish students have been harassed, threatened, or made to feel unwelcome on their own campuses,” said Rep. Costa. “Every student deserves to learn in a safe environment, free from hate. As a founding member of this caucus, I will work with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to hold institutions accountable for enforcing their own policies and to make sure our colleges protect all of their students.”

The U.S.-Japan Congressional Caucus fosters bilateral collaboration between the United States and Japan on trade, investment, regional stability, military cooperation, energy, technology, and the environment.

“Japan is one of America’s closest allies and one of California’s most important trading partners, buying more than $11 billion in California goods last year, including food grown in the Valley,” said  Rep. Costa. “California is also home to the largest Japanese American community in the nation. Strengthening this partnership means more opportunities for our farmers and businesses, and a more stable Indo-Pacific.”

The Congressional Friends of Denmark Caucus works to deepen the cultural, social, economic, and political ties between the United States and Denmark.

“Denmark is a steadfast NATO ally and a valued partner on everything from agriculture to defense,” said Rep. Costa. “At a time when our transatlantic alliances are being threatened by President Trump, we must reaffirm our commitment to those partnerships with Denmark and Greenland with respect for their sovereignty.”

Rep. Costa serves as Ranking Member of the Transatlantic Legislators’ Dialogue and is a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee.