Press Releases
Washington, DC – Rep. Jim Costa released the following statement following news that over 700,000 acre feet of water had been lost from the slowing of water exports through the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta between November 1st and January 31st.
Washington, DC – Rep. Jim Costa released the following statement about what he hopes to hear from President Obama in his 5th State of the Union address.
January 6, 2013
Maintains Seat on Key House Water and Power Subcommittee
January 22, 2013
Washington, DC – Rep. Jim Costa announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has launched a new microloan program to help small and family operations and socially-disadvantaged farmers obtain up to $35,000 in loans.
Washington, DC – Rep. Jim Costa released the following statement on the announcement of Governor Jerry Brown's budget, which includes funds for the operation and maintenance of the new Fresno Veterans Home.
Fresno, CA- Rep. Jim Costa announced the 2013 Congressional Art Competition, "An Artistic Discovery," to give high school students in California's 16th District the chance to showcase their talents. High school students living in the 16thCongressional District, which includes parts of Fresno and Madera Counties and all of Merced County, are encouraged to enter the competition.
Washington, DC – Rep. Jim Costa's bill to rename the Fowler post in honor of former Postmaster Cecil E. Bolt's for his 27 years of service won approval from the House of Representatives today.
Washington, DC – Rep. Jim Costa congratulated the Central Valley California High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) for their recognition by the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP). Central Valley HIDTA was honored with an award for an Outstanding Marijuana Investigative Effort because of their role in Operation Mountain Sweep.
Washington, DC – Rep. Jim Costa announced the launch of his holiday card drive for active duty members of the military and veterans. Costa invites the people of the 20th District to write holiday messages for Valley veterans and service members who have been wounded in action.