Press Releases

FRESNO – Congressman Jim Costa issued the following statement on the shooting in Tucson, Arizona involving Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, members of her staff, and some constituents:

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WASHINGTON – With Congressman Jim Costa's vote, the House of Representatives passed the President's bipartisan compromise to extend tax cuts benefiting Valley families and businesses. The legislation now moves to the President's desk where it will be signed into law. Costa, who had pushed both political parties to support the plan, released the following statement in response:

WASHINGTON – "The state and federal agencies must get this plan right so our Valley receives its fair share of water." This was Congressman Jim Costa's response to a report released today by the Administration providing an update on the state and federal agencies' work to address California's long-term water challenges.

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Jim Costa took to the floor of the House of Representatives to again call on Congress to extend tax cuts for Valley families, farmers, and businesses. In the speech, Costa called out members of both political parties for caring more about campaign politics than preventing people's taxes from going up.

To view Costa's speech, click here. The prepared text of Costa's speech is copied below:

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Jim Costa issued a statement in support of the President's bipartisan tax compromise and called out members of both political parties for standing in the way of extending tax cuts to Valley families and workers.

"Despite the bipartisan compromise laid out by the President, some lawmakers are more interested in extending the last election than the tax cuts for American families and workers. The campaign is over and that goes for members of both parties.

WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa praised the passage of the DREAM Act tonight in the U.S. House of Representatives. Costa voted in favor of the legislation.

"I am pleased that the House has approved the DREAM Act," said Costa. "Children who were brought to this country through no fault of their own should have the opportunity to contribute to our country's well-being by serving in the U.S. Armed Forces or pursuing higher education."