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October 1, 2018

Fresno, CA – Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) issued the following statement on the agreement between the United States, Canada, and Mexico on a renegotiated North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA):

Issues:Agriculture
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 Rep. Costa Brings Biden Cancer Summit to Valley Cancer Fighting Community
September 21, 2018

Fresno, CA – Today Valley Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) held a cancer summit at the Clovis Community Medical Center as part of a nationwide collaboration with Vice President Joe Biden and Dr. Jill Biden's cancer fighting movement.

Issues:Healthcare
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Costa Calls for Water Infrastructure Amendment to Improve Reservoir Operations at Lake McClure
September 13, 2018

Washington, D.C. – The San Joaquin Valley could see significant increases in water storage capacity due to water resources legislation that passed today in the U.S. House of Representatives with bipartisan and bicameral support.

Issues:Water
September 12, 2018

Fresno, CA – Valley Congressmen Jim Costa (D-CA-16), Jeff Denham (R-CA-10), and Tom McClintock (R-CA-4) continue their fight to protect San Joaquin Valley water from the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) "Water Grab."

Issues:Water
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Rep. Costa Ensures Valley Representation in Farm Bill Conference Committee
September 5, 2018

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) brought San Joaquin Valley concerns front and center during the Farm Bill Conference Committee's first meeting, focusing on trade, specialty crops, farming sustainability, dairy, and nutrition programs.

Issues:Agriculture
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Rep. Costa and CA Food Banks Anti hunger Workshop 08282018
August 29, 2018

Fresno, CA – Yesterday Valley Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) and the California Association of Food Banks brought together community leaders for an anti-hunger workshop.

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Rep. Costa Awards Merced Vet Lt. Col. Heran Congressional Gold Medal
August 23, 2018

Merced, CA – Today, Donald Heran received the Congressional Gold Medal in Merced for his World War II service to the United States as a pilot with the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), the predecessor to the CIA and the U.S. Special Operations Command.

Issues:Veterans
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Rep. Costa and Sec. Perdue at August 2018 Ag Roundtable
August 14, 2018

Fresno, CA – Today, Valley Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) and United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue hosted two events with local Valley producers to hear their concerns and explore ways to improve Valley agriculture.

August 8, 2018

Fresno, CA – Today, Valley Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) issued the following statement in response to the retaliatory tariffs China implemented today, thus continuing the escalation of the trade war between China and the United States:

Issues:Agriculture
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Rep Costa. and Problem Solvers Announcing Proposal to "Break the Gridlock"
July 25, 2018

Washington, D.C. – Today, Valley Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) and his fellow members of the House Problem Solvers Caucus unveiled their proposal to make Congress work better for the American people.