Press Releases
Legislation provides support to states to prevent thousands of job losses
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Costa returned to Washington today amidst a six-week work period in the Valley to vote in favor of legislation that is estimated to save 311,000 American jobs in education, law enforcement, public safety and health care fields. The U.S. House of Representatives resumed session to consider the bill, the Education Jobs and Medicaid Assistance Act, which passed with Costa's support by a vote of 247-161.
FRESNO, CA – Congressman Jim Costa released the following statement today after participating in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the expansion of the children's center at WestCare California's residential facility in Fresno. Due to an increased demand for family-based treatment in the Central Valley, Costa secured $381,000 in FY2009 for campus renovation and expansion to strengthen WestCare's Fresno facility.
Grants awarded to CSU Fresno will train more Valley nurses and improve health care for residents
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Costa today introduced legislation to honor Hmong Veterans in the Valley and across the nation. The bill would provide burial benefits in National Cemeteries to Hmong Veterans who served in support of U.S. forces in the Vietnam War.
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
FRESNO, CA – Congressman Jim Costa hailedyesterday's announcement by Veterans Administration Secretary Shinseki that theVA is adopting new regulations to make it easier for our nation's veteranssuffering with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) to receive critical healthand disability benefits.