Press Releases
Washington, DC – Rep. Jim Costa expressed his extreme disappointment in the U.S. Department of Education's decision to exclude Fresno Unified School District, Central Unified School District, and Sanger Unified School District as finalists for the Race to the Top-District Competition.
Calls for Congressional Action to Reform the RFS
Fresno, CA – Rep. Jim Costa called for Members of the House to put the election behind them and take action on the bipartisan 5-year Farm Bill when Congress returns next week.
Congressman Costa Understands the Policies Needed to Ensure Manufacturers Succeed
Grant Will Replace 35 Long-Haul, High Emission Vehicles
Calls for Action while Interest Rates Remain Historically Low
Costa Calls on House Republicans to Cancel Recess, Keep Working
Pass the Farm Bill and Tax Cuts for All Americans
Fresno, Calif. – Rep. Jim Costa announced today that Fresno Unified School District will receive $160,000 from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This competitive grant will allow Fresno Unified to build the resources necessary to assist lawful legal residents with the naturalization process.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Costa was awarded the Guardian of Small Business Award from the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB). This award is presented every Congress to the Members of the House and Senate with the strongest record of supporting economic growth and small businesses.
Washington, D.C. – Congressmen Jim Costa (D-Fresno) and Jerry McNerney (D-Stockton) today introduced the Air and Health Quality Empowerment Zone Designation Act, H.R. 6378, to address the poor air quality in San Joaquin Valley.