Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa made a play for additional high-speed rail funds today, asking the Obama Administration to redirect unused federal high-speed rail funding to California. Costa's request follows news that some incoming governors, including in Ohio and Wisconsin, have rejected federal funding for their state's high-speed rail projects.
Ammonia discharges degrade the Delta and cost the Valley water and jobs
Valley will kick off construction of nation's first high-speed rail system
Without funds secured by Costa, new health center would not have been completed
FRESNO – Today, Congressman Jim Costa joined with local health care providers and patients to open a new dental center in Fresno. The "Elm Dental Center" was made possible through the over $4 million in Recovery Act funding that Costa secured for Clinica Sierra Vista (CSV) to expand health care services and facilities in the Valley.
USDA & Recovery Act funding invests in Valley's rural infrastructure
FRESNO – Congressman Jim Costa today delivered $244,000 in federal funding for the City of San Joaquin to invest in local jobs and strengthen the city's infrastructure. Costa also broke ground on an expansion of the city's Public Works building which was made possible through today's announcement. At the event, Costa was joined by City of San Joaquin Mayor Amarpreet Dhaliwal and USDA's Rural Housing Service Administrator Tammye Trevino who traveled here from Washington D.C.
Costa's work to secure funding made the Intertie project possible
The Intertie will bring more water to the Valley, increase water reliability
Recovery Act funded project will create 100 jobs and improve health care for local families
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jim Costa today announced that he is accepting applications for the House of Representatives Congressional Page Program for the spring, 2011. The program allows high school students interested in government to gain exposure and participate in the political process. The spring session will run from January 23, 2011 through May 27, 2011. The application deadline is November 15, 2010.
As we work our way out of the recession, we must make sure our rural areas are not left behind
Rep. Costa Announces Retroactive Pay Deadline For Valley Soldiers Affected By Stop Loss
Fresno, CA - Congressman Jim Costa today announced that Valley service members whose service was extended under stop loss orders in Iraq and Afghanistan have until December 3rd, 2010 to apply for retroactive pay. Troops eligible for retroactive pay will receive $500 a month for each month their service was extended. The Defense Department estimates that while 145,400 troops are eligible, only 58,000 claims have been paid out so far.