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February 20, 2026

FRESNO, Calif. - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement after learning the news of the Supreme Court's ruling on President Trump's tariffs. 

February 19, 2026

REEDLEY, Calif. - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) joined Reedley College leaders, students, and community partners to celebrate $2 million in federal funding to support construction of the AgTECInnovation Center, a major investment in the future of agricultural technology and workforce development in the Central Valley. 

February 18, 2026

WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) and Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) announced the launch of the bipartisan Congressional Soils Caucus for the 119th Congress.  

Issues:Agriculture
February 17, 2026

FRESNO, Calif. - U.S. Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) and Council President Mike Karbassi announced $2 million in federal funding to support long-planned improvements along the San Joaquin River. This investment will help advance key projects aimed at expanding public access, enhancing recreation, and protecting natural resources along one of the region’s most treasured waterways. 

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February 12, 2026

FRESNO — Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) announced $3.15 million in federal funding for Fresno Yosemite International Airport through the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Airport Improvement Program, bringing the total federal funding he has secured for the airport in recent years to more than $85 million. This funding will help the City of Fresno plan and design infrastructure improvements that enhance how the airport serves travelers and the broader region, supporting its ability to meet growing demand for air travel. 

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Press Release Jim Costa
February 11, 2026

WASHINGTON — Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21), Kevin Kiley (CA-03), David Valadao (CA-22), Vince Fong (CA-20), Susie Lee (NV-03), and Dina Titus (NV-01) today led a bipartisan letter to House leadership and the Energy and Commerce Committee to move quickly on legislation that strengthens safeguards against illegal biological laboratories and improves coordination for communities and first responders.

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Press Release Jim Costa
February 5, 2026

FRESNO, Calif. - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) announced the passage of Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) funding legislation, which includes nine Community Project Funding awards totaling more than $11.2 million, and passage of the Interior and Environment (I&E) funding legislation which includes two Community Project Funding awards totaling over $2 million for water projects for the San Joaquin Valley.

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Press Release Jim Costa
February 2, 2026

WASHINGTON — Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement regarding the recent federal and local law enforcement action in Las Vegas involving a suspected biological laboratory and ongoing concerns about illegal lab operations:

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Press Release Jim Costa
January 27, 2026

FRESNO, Calif. - Congressman Jim Costa released the following statement and video in light of the tragic death of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old U.S. Citizen and ICU nurse for a Veterans' Hospital, during an ICE raid in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 

Issues:Immigration