Press Releases
Washington D.C. -At a bi-partisan press conference today, Congressman Jim Costa stronglysupported the continuation of the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Fund. Also in attendance were Congressman Ted Poe(TX-02), Congresswoman Katherine Harris (FL-13), Mr. Tom Charron, the Executive Director of the National DistrictAttorneys Association, Mr.
ThePresident's proposed budget seriously jeopardizes the future funding mechanismof the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Crime Victims Fund. The Fund was enacted to pay for victims'services and compensations. It operateswith money collected from criminal offenders, not taxpayers. Once collected, the funding is distributed tovictims and organizations that provide victims' services.
WASHINGTON, DC & FRESNO, CA - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced that two new employees will be joining his staff. Chris Rosander will serve as Costa's new District Director in Fresno, CA, and Bret Rumbeck will work in Washington, DC as a legislative and press assistant.
FRESNO, CA - On Saturday June 23rd, Congressman Jim Costa, D-Fresno, will be available to the press to discuss recent Congressional action on the Farm Bill, the recently passed energy package, and immigration.
WHO: Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno
WHAT: Media Availability
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Jim Costa, D-Fresno, today announced that he is accepting applications for the House of Representatives Congressional Page Program for this fall semester.
FRESNO, CA - Congressman Jim Costa, D-Fresno, will be leading a press conference on Monday, June 4st, calling on Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to support continued funding for high speed rail in next year's budget.
FRESNO, CA - Today, Congressman Jim Costa, D-Fresno, lead a press conference calling on Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to support continued funding for high speed rail in next year's state budget.
WASHINGTON, DC - Last week, Congressman Jim Costa, D-Fresno, introduced legislation which would provide for a study regarding development of a comprehensive integrated regional water management plan which would address four general areas of regional water planning. This would include both the San Joaquin River Hydrologic Region and the Tulare Lake Hydrologic Region.