Press Releases
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. This bipartisan legislation would provide a comprehensive response and critical resources to protect the Giant Sequoias from the devastating impacts of climate change.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21) and David Valadao (CA-22) relaunched the Congressional Portuguese Caucus.
The Congressional Portuguese Caucus aims to strengthen the long-standing ties between the United States and Portugal, including increased awareness of the achievements and contributions of over 1.5 million Portuguese Americans.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement after voting against the Default on America Act.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21) and Anthony D’Esposito (NY-04), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Crime Survivors and Justice Caucus, hosted the 2023 Crime Survivors and Justice Caucus Awards, which honors outstanding public servants who have dedicated their lives to helping victims of crime.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa, Co-Chair and Co-Founder of the Crime Survivors and Justice Caucus, awarded Miiko Anderson with the Suzanne McDaniel Memorial Award for Public Awareness, as part of the Congressional Crime Survivors and Justice Caucus.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21) and John Curtis (UT-04) introduced the Restoring WIFIA Eligibility Act, which would provide flexibility for San Joaquin Valley water users to meet water quality standards and improve water storage.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21), David G. Valadao (CA-22), Speaker Kevin McCarthy (CA-20), and Senators Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla released the following statement applauding the Air Force’s decision to provide the 144th Fighter Wing of the California Air National Guard with F-15EX fighter aircraft.
WASHINGTON – House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Produce Subcommittee Ranking Member Jim Costa delivered the following statement at today's hearing entitled “A Review of USDA Animal Disease Prevention and Response Efforts.”
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