Press Releases
Washington, D.C.– U.S.
Washington, DC – Rep. Jim Costa announced today that the U.S. Department of Transportation has awarded the Yosemite Area Regional Transportation System (YARTS) with a $583,941 grant for a clean-diesel, ADA- accessible motor coach to add to their growing fleet.
Washington, DC – Rep. Jim Costa called on Speaker Boehner and Leader Pelosi to bring up legislation to avoid the impending sequester that could be devastating to the Valley and nation's economy. Without Congressional action, an automatic across-the-board $85 billion in cuts would be triggered on March 1st and another $1 trillion over the next 10 years.
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.