Press Releases
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21) and Brad Finstad (MN-01) introduced the Growing Rural Ag Infrastructure Needs to Deliver Rising Yields (GRAIN DRY) Act, which would expand the Farm Storage Facility Loan Program (FSFL) through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to include storage of propane for agricultural purposes.
WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) announced a $7.1 million federal grant for the Fresno Yosemite International Airport to expand its terminal and an additional $4.4 million to improve its primary runaway. This brings a combined $16.1 million federal investment that Costa has secured for one of the fastest-growing airports in California and nationwide.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement marking the 1-year anniversary of Russia’s unlawful invasion of Ukraine.
WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21) and Gregory Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) announced the launch of the bipartisan Congressional Epilepsy Caucus.
The Congressional Epilepsy Caucus will bring together Members of Congress and experts to raise awareness and understanding about epilepsy, implement meaningful legislation and advocate for funding epilepsy research in the United States Congress.
FRESNO, Calif. – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement after U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein annoucned that she that she will not be seeking reelection:
“Senator Dianne Feinstein has been an incredible champion for the people of California. It has been an honor to serve with her and call her my friend. As California’s longest-serving senator, she has been a fighter and shining example for women across California and the country.
WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) issued the following statement after he was appointed to serve on the House Foreign Affairs Committee in the 118th Congress:
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21), Joe Neguse (CO-02), Josh Harder (CA-09), and Dina Titus (NV-01) wrote to officials at the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) and the United States Forest Service (USFS). The letter expressed concerns surrounding overtime pay for wildland firefighters and requests an explanation of the next steps to ensure these individuals are being paid in accordance with new standards enacted through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) announced that California Attorney General Rob Bonta will attend the 2023 State of the Union as the Congressman’s guest.
“As the people of California’s attorney, Rob Bonta is leading the charge to protect the safety and wellbeing of Californians,” said Costa. “He is fighting injustice, holding bad actors accountable, and tackling emerging threats to our public health.”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21), Elise Stefanik (NY-21), and Rick Crawford (AR-01), along with U.S.
WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21) and Jared Golden (ME-02) led the Blue Dog Coalition in a letter sent yesterday urging President Biden and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy to negotiate in good faith to raise or suspend the debt ceiling so that a standoff does not imperil the financial stability of the United States or the federal benefits that millions of hard-working Americans depend on.