Press Releases
April 30, 2010
Valley farmers, ranchers and dairymen selected to testify
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) and the House Agriculture Committee today announced the witnesses for the upcoming field hearing in Fresno to discuss U.S. agriculture policy in advance of the 2012 Farm Bill. The hearing will take place on May 3rd at the Fresno City Hall Council Chambers.
April 29, 2010
Agriculture Committee to hear from CA farmers, ranchers and industry leaders
April 27, 2010
Push Commerce Department to increase water flowing to the Valley
April 27, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) today made the following statement on the floor of the House of Representatives regarding the 95th anniversary of the start of the Armenian Genocide.
April 23, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) yesterday sent a letter to Governor Schwarzenegger, pressing the Governor to increase the State's commitment to downtown revitalization projects in the Valley and entire State.
April 21, 2010
Up to 9,700 district small businesses eligible for tax credit
April 21, 2010
Honors life and career of Valley broadcasting legend
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) today honored the life and career of Valley broadcasting legend, Roy Isom, in a speech on the floor of the House of Representatives.
April 21, 2010
Act designates April 18th to April 24th as National Crime Victims' Rights week
April 16, 2010
Discusses plan to strengthen the dairy industry, boost economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) yesterday addressed the USDA Dairy Advisory Committee to discuss his plan to strengthen the U.S. dairy industry. Costa is currently working on legislation that will protect Americans jobs and promote stability and growth in the dairy market.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) yesterday addressed the USDA Dairy Advisory Committee to discuss his plan to strengthen the U.S. dairy industry. Costa is currently working on legislation that will protect Americans jobs and promote stability and growth in the dairy market.
April 15, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Congressmen Jim Costa (D-CA) and Ted Poe (R-TX) today joined members of the bipartisan Congressional Victims' Rights Caucus to honor this year's outstanding individuals that have given countless hours of their time and service to helping victims of crime.