Rep. Jim Costa Seeks to Lead House Agriculture Committee Democrats in 120th Congress

WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), a third-generation farmer and senior member of the House Agriculture Committee, announced in a letter to his Democratic colleagues that he is seeking to lead Democrats on the House Agriculture Committee in the 120th Congress. 

“Food security is national security. As a third-generation farmer and a member of the Agriculture Committee for more than two decades, I understand the challenges facing our farmers, farmworkers, and families. From rising production costs and uncertainty in agricultural markets to cuts in food assistance, we need experienced leadership with proven results, to deliver real solutions. 

My priorities are simple: keep farmers farming, keep families fed, and make this Committee work for every member of our Caucus. I have helped write three Farm Bills that became law and spent my career building bipartisan relationships to deliver for American agriculture. I am ready to put that experience to work to strengthen our farm economy, restore SNAP funding, and ensure that rural and urban communities alike have a voice at the table. 

The Agriculture Committee has a responsibility to support both the people who produce our food and the families working to afford it. These are not competing priorities. We must do both.” 

A copy of Costa’s letter outlining his priorities is available HERE.