Press Releases
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.
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