Press Releases
March 9, 2010
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.
March 4, 2010
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.
March 4, 2010
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.
March 4, 2010
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.
March 2, 2010
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.
March 2, 2010
Named "Centrist" By National Journal Vote Study
February 26, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressmen Jim Costa (D-Fresno) and Dennis Cardoza (D-Merced) issued the following statement regarding the Interior Department's announcement on agricultural water allocations from the federal Central Valley Project.
February 25, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D- Fresno) voted in favor of legislation that will repeal the special anti-trust exemption for health insurance firms and medical malpractice insurance companies.
February 24, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) and Congressman Dennis Cardoza (D-Merced) sent a letter to Department of the Interior Secretary, Ken Salazar, demanding that he maximize water supply allocations for the 2010 irrigation season.
Congressman Costa and Congressman Cardoza's letter is attached and the text can also be viewed below.
February 23, 2010
February 22, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Kern County was awarded a $100,000 grant for a solar installation training program for adult farm workers. The funds were awarded by the US Department of Labor through the Green Capacity Building Grant program. "Federal grants to help our Valley's work force obtain new skills are vital in a tough economy," Costa said.