Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) and Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) introduced the Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act. Some of California’s largest and most destructive wildfires have happened in the last five years, underscoring the urgent need to increase investment in alternative firefighting systems.
WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), along with Reps. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Josh Harder (CA-10), Jimmy Panetta (CA-20), Alma Adams (NC-12), and 117 other Members of Congress introduced legislation to address the growing crisis of food insecurity among college students.
WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21) and Anthony D'Esposito (NY-04), as Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Crime Survivors and Justice Caucus, introduced H.Res.330 – legislation designating the week of April 23, 2023-April 29, 2023, as “National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.” U.S.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21), Dr. Larry Bucshon (IN-08), Lou Correa (CA-46) and Dr. Greg Murphy (NC-03) introduced a resolution designating April as “National Donate Life Month,” honoring all Americans who are registered organ and tissue donors for helping save lives.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement after introducing the bipartisan Save the Sequoias (SOS) Act, alongside Speaker Kevin McCarthy and U.S. Representatives Scott Peters (CA-52), David Valadao (CA-22), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Tom McClintock (CA-05), John Garamendi (CA-08) and nearly 50 bipartisan House members.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21) and David Valadao (CA-22) relaunched the Congressional Portuguese Caucus.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement after voting against the Default on America Act.