Press Releases
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.
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.