Press Releases

For the past 25years, I have worked hard as a California statelegislator and, today, as a Member of Congress, to enact public policy thatrecognizes the needs and rights of crime victims.

FRESNO - Three Central Valley Congressmenhave called on President Bush and the federal government "to stand ready to expeditea federal disaster declaration for sixteen Northern and CentralCalifornia counties."

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Praising the efforts of the nation'svictims' rights movement Congressman Jim Costa, D- Fresno, today took the BushAdministration to task for what he called its, "wrongheaded attempt to balancethe budget on the backs of victims."

FRESNO, CA - In an effort to better equip local businessesto thrive in today's international economy, the 20^th CongressionalDistrict will receive over $100,000 in funds from the United States Departmentof Education's Business and International Education Program, Congressman JimCosta (D-Fresno) announced today.

WASHINGTON,D.C.- Calling for propercare and concern to be given to our nation's Veterans, Congressman Jim Costa,D-Fresno, has circulated a letter among members of the House of Representativesto support the recommended $85 million for the State Extended Care FacilitiesGrant Program.

WASHINGTON,D.C.- Criticizing theHouse Leadership for blatant neglect of Military Members and Veterans CongressmanJim Costa, D-Fresno, said, "The actions today, symbolize the short-sightednature with which the Leadership of the House of Representatives has approachedour nation's spending habits."

WASHINGTON,DC - Insisting that "Congressmust act now," Representative Jim Costa (D-Fresno) gave remarks on the HouseFloor today in support of proposed legislation intended to deter identitytheft.

Rep. Costa was prompted to make his remarks as a result ofthe continuing revelations that the personal information of 26.5 millionAmerican Veterans and active military personnel had been stolen from theDepartment of Veterans Affairs.