Press Releases

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. Candidates must be at least 16 years old, entering their junior year in high school, carry at least a 3.0 GPA, and reside in the 20^th Congressional District in order to apply. This is a very competitive program, with only 66 Page positions available in the House of Representatives per semester.

FRESNO, CA - Congressman Jim Costa, D-Fresno, will be leading a press conference on Monday, June 4^st, calling on Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to support continued funding for high speed rail in next year's budget. As the final weeks of debate between the Legislature and the Governor for the state budget near, there is a need to fund this critical project to continue the momentum and progress recently achieved.

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. As the final weeks of debate between the Legislature and the Governor for the state budget near, there is a need to fund this critical project to continue the momentum and progress recently achieved.

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. The study would provide a plan for cities, counties, and water agencies to address and solve long-term water needs.

BAKERSFIELD, CA - On Friday June 1, Congressman Jim Costa, D-Fresno, will be available to the press to discuss recent Congressional action on the military supplemental funding bill, the ethics reform package, and the minimum wage increase. He will also be willing to discuss the House and Senate effort to bring about comprehensive bi-partisan immigration reform during June and July in cooperation with President Bush.

WHO: Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno

WHAT: Media Availability

WHO: Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno

WHAT: Media Availability

WHEN: Saturday May 26, 2007, 4:30pm

WHERE: Sunnyside Country Club

5704 East Butler Road, Fresno, CA 93727

FRESNO, CA - On Monday May 28, Congressman Jim Costa, D-Fresno, will be speaking at two Memorial Day commemorations.

WHO: Rep. Jim Costa, D-Fresno

WHAT: Memorial Day Events

WHEN: Monday May 28, 2007 from 9am to 11am.

WHERE: 9:00am: American Legion Post 55 Event at Washington Colony Cemetery

7318 South Elm Street, Fresno, CA 93706

FRESNO, CA - Congressman Jim Costa, D-Fresno, will be traveling throughout the district during this week's district work period. He will be available to the media following each of these events. Please call for more information or interviews.

Wednesday May 30^th, 2007

From 12:00pm to 1:30pm, the Congressman will attend the KSEE 24 Asian Pacific Islander Americans 2007 Portraits of Success Awards luncheon at the United Japanese Christian Church.