Press Releases
(WASHINGTON) – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after the House passed the minibus appropriations bill to fund programs within Agriculture & Rural Development, Interior &Environment, State & Foreign Operations, and Military Construction & Veterans Affairs:
(WASHINGTON) Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) supported an amendment to provide $1.4 million in funding for demining efforts in Nagorno-Karabakh:
"This funding is more critical now than ever before to ensure the safety of the Armenian people," said Costa. "The recent violence along the Armenian-Azerbaijani border has been a terrible reminder of the danger Armenians are faced with every day. I'm proud to support this amendment and solidify U.S. global leadership in efforts to promote peace and stability in the region."
(WASHINGTON) Congressman Jim Costa released the following statement praising California Governor Gavin Newsom's announcement of a new program aimed at extending protections for the state's farm labor workforce who may need to isolate during the COVID 19 health crisis:
(WASHINGTON) – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after the House passed the Great American Outdoors Act:
"This legislation will help preserve, protect, and maintain Yosemite and Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks by investing in long overdue maintenance," said Costa. "It will increase safety in our parks and enhance recreational opportunities. These are the kinds investments we need to make for future generations to come. It's part of America's legacy."
(WASHINGTON) – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after the House passed the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):
(FRESNO) Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement following the death of Congressman John Lewis:
"America has lost a legend. Congressman John Lewis was a real American Hero – someone who truly cared and made a difference during his life.
(FRESNO,CA) Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement in response to the recent escalation of tensions along the Armenian-Azerbaijani border:
"Azerbaijan's violation of the ceasefire once again delays the progress towards peace for Nagorno-Karabakh. In midst of a global pandemic, where supplies and resources are low, it is critical now more than ever Azerbaijan be held accountable for its disgraceful actions. I support re-examining our security assistance to Azerbaijan immediately."
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(WASHINGTON) – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after passage of H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, a bill which would invest more than $1.5 trillion in modern, sustainable infrastructure.