Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – At today's House Subcommittee on Water and Power hearing, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) criticized the Department of the Interior's handling of the drought crisis.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a meeting last evening at the White House, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) urged President Obama to increase his commitment to resolving the water crisis that is devastating the San Joaquin Valley. "Once again, I delivered our Valley's message directly to the President: Together, we can overcome this water crisis.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) today announced $150,000 in funding to create jobs and grow the Valley's economy. The funds were awarded to the California State University, Fresno Foundation by the Department of Commerce to support regional economic development and enhanced entrepreneurship.

Washington, D.C.- Congressman Jim Costa ( D-Fresno) released the following statement after passage of H.Res. 1117, a House Resolution commending the California State University system on the occassion of its 50th anniversary. "As an alumnus of CSU, Fresno, I would like to congratulate the California State University system on its 50th anniversary.

WASHINGTON, D.C – Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) released the following statement today after H. Res. 252, a House resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide was approved by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Approval by the Committee is a key step towards the resolution being considered by the full House of Representatives.

WASHINGTON, D.C – Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) today voted in support of tax cuts that will create jobs and spur economic growth in the Valley. By voting to amend H.R.

FRESNO, CA – Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) today announced funding to bridge the technological divide and increase economic opportunities in vulnerable and low-income communities in the Valley.