Press Releases

Rep. Costa Commends Appointment of Californians to Key Posts at USDA

January 7, 2010

WASHINGTON,D.C. –Following a number of United States Department of Agriculture's announcementsthat Valley people will be serving in critical positions within the agency,Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) made the following statement.

Costa Statement on USDA Program to Help Dairy Producers

December 17, 2009

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WASHINGTON,D.C. – Followingtoday's announcement from the United States Department of Agriculture on a newDairy Economic Loss Assistance Payment program, Congressman Jim Costa(D-Fresno) released this statement.

Reps. Costa And Cardoza Introduce Legislation To Speed Valley Water Projects

December 9, 2009

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressmen Jim Costa (D-Fresno) and Dennis Cardoza (D-Merced) introduced a bill that will expedite the federal government's ability to build needed water projects in the San Joaquin Valley by lowering or eliminating required matching funds provided by state or local government.

Rep. Costa Calls on President Obama to Create More Valley Jobs

December 3, 2009

Press Release

Costa: President Obama Should Authorize Water Availability For The Growing Season Now, And Invest In Highways and High-Speed Rail

Rep. Costa Statement on State Water Project Allocation

December 2, 2009

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Following the Department of Water Resource's initial announcement of a 5 percentwater allocation for San Joaquin Valley Farmers, Congressman Jim Costa(D-Fresno) made the following statement.

"Thisis the worst news our farmers, farm workers and farm communities could havebeen told today.

Rep. Costa Announces $100,000 Grant For Kern County

November 18, 2009

Press Release

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.

Rep. Costa Statement Following Passage of The Affordable Health Care for America Act

November 9, 2009

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following passage of the Affordable Health Care for America Act, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) released the following statement.

Drought Relief Commitment Made To Reps. Costa and Cardoza

November 9, 2009

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Over the last several months, Congressmen Costa and Cardoza have met with top officials from the White House and the Department of the Interior regarding California's water crisis.

Rep. Costa Announces $39,325 Grant For The City of Mendota

November 5, 2009

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The City of Mendota was awarded a $39,325 grant to purchase equipment for the Mendota Police Department. The funds were awarded by USDA Rural Development's Community Facilities program.

Rep. Costa Co-Sponsors Bill To Demand Accounting Of All Factors Affecting Delta Smelt

November 3, 2009

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) joined Congressmen Dennis Cardoza (D-Merced) and George Radanovich (R-Mariposa) to introduce bipartisan legislation that calls for a review of the federal biological opinions that have significantly reduced the amount of water flowing to San Joaquin Valley farmers.