Press Releases
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.
Washington, D.C. – Congressmen Jim Costa joined a bipartisan group of Members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the Senate to echo their previous calls for the House to bring up the Farm Bill before it adjourns for the election. The current Farm Bill expires on September 30th when the nation's agriculture policy will revert to 1949 levels barring the enactment of reauthorization legislation.
Fresno, Calif. – Rep. Jim Costa announced today the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded over $850,000 to three Valley airports for rehabilitation and renovation of their facilities. Firebaugh Airport, Hanford Municipal, and Delano Municipal were the recipients of the grants that will be used to upgrade their facilities and replace outdated equipment.
Creates Positions for 3 Additional Victim Advocates
Bakersfield, Calif. – Rep. Jim Costa announced today that Greater Bakersfield Legal Assistance (GBLA) has received $400,000 from the Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women. With this award, GBLA will collaborate with the Alliance Against Family Violence and Sexual Assault in order to strengthen its programs that provide legal assistance to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking.
FRESNO, CA- Congressman Jim Costa released the following statement today regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announcement ending the suspension of inspection at Central Valley Meat Co., Inc, thus allowing the plant to resume operations today.
FRESNO, CA- Congressman Jim Costa is urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to expedite their review process for concerns regarding inhumane treatment of animals at Central Valley Meat Co., Inc. Since learning of the investigation on Monday, Congressman Costa has made this his top priority and has spoken daily to officials at USDA and management at Central Valley Meat to help find a path forward for the plant which employs nearly five hundred in Hanford and Kings County to reopen as soon as possible.
Now is the Time to Complete Kennedy's Vision
Fresno, Calif. – Rep. Jim Costa released the following statement in honor of the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy coming to the San Joaquin Valley to break ground on the San Luis Project. Costa called on federal, state, and local officials to take the bold steps necessary to complete Kennedy's vision by moving forward with the Bay Delta Conservation Plan (BDCP).
Fresno, Calif. – Rep. Jim Costa released the following statement on Fresno State President John Welty's announcement that he would retire at the end of the 2012-2013 school year. Costa is 1974 Fresno State graduate and proud Bulldog who also serves on the Board of Fresno State's Maddy Institute with President Welty.
Washington, DC- Rep. Jim Costa, former House Majority Whip Rep. Tony Coelho, former speaker of the California Assembly Robert Hertzberg, and Assemblywoman Cathleen Galgiani joined together to express their deep appreciation for Rep. Dennis Cardoza's years of dedicated service to the people of the San Joaquin Valley. The officials released the following statements.
FRESNO,CA - Rep. Jim Costa released the following statement in response to the shooting at a Sikh Temple in Milwaukee.
"The Sikh community has made many contributions to our nation. The tragedy that occurred today affects all Americans. Our thoughts and prayers go to those who lost their lives, those who were injured, and their family and friends.