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Press Release Jim Costa
January 20, 2026

FRESNO, CA — Following a report from the U.S. Drought Monitor confirming that California is no longer experiencing drought conditions statewide for the first time since 2000, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement: 

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Press Release Jim Costa
January 16, 2026

WASHINGTON -  This week, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) announced his support for the of the Farm and Family Relief Act framework which was rolled out by Democratic members of the House Agriculture Committee at a press conference on Capitol Hill. 

Issues:Agriculture
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Press Release Jim Costa
January 13, 2026

WASHINGTON -  Last night, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), co-founder and co-chair of the Crime Survivors and Justice Caucus (CSJC), celebrated the passage of the 

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Press Release Jim Costa
January 8, 2026

WASHINGTON - Following today’s House passage of legislation extending the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits, Rep. Jim Costa released the following statement: 

Issues:Healthcare
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Press Release Jim Costa
January 3, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement regarding reports that the President ordered unilateral military action in Venezuela:

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Press Release Jim Costa
December 31, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This month Representative Jim Costa (CA-21) has secured $6.5 million in federal funding for four community projects included in the fiscal year 2026 agriculture funding package. These investments will strengthen key infrastructure and public safety initiatives across the Central Valley, helping to improve the quality of life for constituents in California’s 21st Congressional District.  

The four community project funding requests that Rep. Costa secured are as follows:  

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Congressional App Challenge 2025 Winner
December 30, 2025

FRESNO, Calif. — Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) today announced Natalie Bonilla as the winner of the 2025 Congressional App Challenge for California’s 21st Congressional District. 

Issues:Education
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Press Release Jim Costa
December 18, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Specialty Crop Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Jim Costa (CA-21), Rep. David Rouzer (NC-07), Rep. Sanford Bishop (GA-02), and Rep. David Valadao (CA-22), joined by 103 Members of Congress, sent a bipartisan letter to the House and Senate Agriculture Committees urging immediate and equitable relief for specialty crop producers. 

Issues:Agriculture
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Press Release Jim Costa
December 17, 2025

FRESNO, Calif. - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) today celebrated the official completion and opening of the expanded terminal at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FYI), marking a major milestone in the airport’s modernization and growth.   

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Press Release Jim Costa
December 12, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), senior member of the House Agriculture Committee, joined by 74 bipartisan Members of Congress, is calling on U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer to hold Canada accountable for failing to meet its dairy commitments under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). The letter urges strong enforcement actions ahead of the 2026 review to protect American dairy producers and ensure both fairness and market access for U.S. exporters. 

Issues:Agriculture