Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced that a total of $5 million has been released to Fresno Yosemite International Airport to rehabilitate their taxiway. Funding was made available in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced that a total of $3,647,000 will be made available for the Federal courthouse project in Fresno. These funds were authorized in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act for GSA to renovate and construct Federal buildings and courthouses.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) made the following statement at full committee oversight hearing in the House Committee on Natural Resources. The hearing was titled, "The California Drought: Actions By Federal And State Agencies To Address Impacts On Lands, Fisheries And Water Users."
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) commended U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack's announcement today that USDA plans to purchase about 200 million pounds of nonfat dry milk for domestic feeding programs, offering relief to dairy farmers and low income families challenged by tough economic times.
WASHINGTON, DC- Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced that a total of $1,072,628 has been released to three community health care centers in Kings and Fresno Counties. These funds are being awarded through the Department of Health and Human Services and were made available in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, the House of Representatives passed the Omnibus Public Lands Management Act of 2009 by a vote of 285 to 140. The bill was passed by the United States Senate last week, and now heads to the White House for President Obama's signature. Following passage, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) released the following statement.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Friday March 6th, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) sent a letter to President Barack Obama requesting he create a federal economic disaster designation and declare the San Joaquin Valley its first designee. After sending the letter, Costa released the following statement.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressmen Jim Costa (D-Fresno) and Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) introduced legislation to modernize America's food safety network. Continued incidences of food-borne illness have called for Congressional action to maintain the safety and security of America's food supply.
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced that two new employees have joined his staff. Jaclyn Murray, a legislative assistant, will serve as Costa's resources, water, energy, and environment staffer, while Ben Parmentier will take on Costa's housing, financial services, budget, labor and veterans issues.