Press Releases
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. The cards will be delivered to veterans at the Fresno VA Medical Center and service members at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
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. The three cash-strapped school districts all serve high-need populations in the San Joaquin Valley.
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
WASHINGTON, D.C., November 1, 2012 – The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) awarded Congressman Jim Costa (D-CA-20) the NAM's Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence at an event yesterday hosted by NAM member Cargill, Inc., at its Fresno, Calif., beef processing facility. Congressman Costa supported 76 percent of the policies identified by the NAM as critical to the success of manufacturing in the United States during the 112th Congress.
Grant Will Replace 35 Long-Haul, High Emission Vehicles
Fresno, CA – Rep. Jim Costa announced today that the San Joaquin Valley Unified Air Pollution Control District has received a competitive grant for $898,833 that will replace at least 35 long-haul waste vehicles. These funds were awarded by the Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) program to reduce diesel emissions in the San Joaquin Valley.
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.