Press Releases
Proposed rulewould impact Valley meat producers and processors
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Costa issued the following statement today upon House passage of an extension of emergency unemployment benefits. Approval by the House of Representatives sends the temporary extension to the President to be signed into law.
RecoveryAct-funded courthouse in Bakersfield boosts Valley jobs and business
Applauds actionby VA to step up care for soldiers with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
WASHINGTON,D.C. –Congressman Jim Costa today announced $10 million in funding for Valley farmersand ranchers to upgrade their tractors and agricultural equipment.
Washington,D.C. –Following Judge Oliver Wanger's May decision that federal regulationsrestricting Valley water are flawed, Valley water users and environmentalgroups reached an agreement regarding the Delta smelt that will keep the pumpsmoving water south of the Delta turned on through June.
WASHINGTON,D.C. –Congressman Jim Costa today introduced a resolution expressing opposition toIran's nuclear weapons program and ongoing human rights abuses. The resolutionalso reaffirms Congress' support for Iranian citizens struggling for freedomand calls for fair, democratic elections in Iran.