Press Releases
Fresno, CA – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) issued the following statement after the California State Water Resources Control Board voted today to delay the final vote on amendments to the Bay-Delta plan until December 12, 2018:
"The Board's decision today to allow negotiations on voluntary settlement agreements to continue until mid-December at the Governor and Governor-elect's request is a positive one.
Fresno, CA – The federal milk marketing order takes effect in California today, marking the culmination of years of work and the beginning of a new era for California dairy.
Fresno, CA – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) hosted national, state, and Valley leaders, survivor service providers, law enforcement, and victim advocates at a forum today at Fresno State on serving victims and survivors of violent crime.
Fresno, CA – Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) called on President Trump to use his position as President to unite the American people around American values and a commitment to civility.
Fresno, CA – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced this week it would award the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) over $3.7 million for two projects the District is spearheading to improve Valley air quality by reducing heavy-duty diesel vehicle emissions.
Fresno, CA – Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) issued the following statement regarding the recent mailing of explosives to political leaders and media outlets:
"The recent targeting of political leaders and media outlets with explosive packages should raise concerns regarding our current political climate for all Americans.
Merced, CA – The San Joaquin Valley is set to see substantial benefits from today's enactment of new federal water legislation, including increases in the Valley's ability to work through back-to-back years of drought conditions and reduce the risk of flooding during wet years.
Fresno, CA – Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) issued the following statement on the President's memorandum aimed at streamlining regulatory processes and eliminating redundant and unnecessary water infrastructure regulations:
Fresno, CA – Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) issued the following statement on the reported death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi:
Merced, CA– More than 80 school administrators, law enforcement officials and behavioral health experts met on Friday at the Merced County Fairgrounds to discuss school safety at the Merced County School Safety Summit.
Hosted by Merced County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Steve Tietjen and Congressman Jim Costa, the summit including working sessions focused on school safety planning, behavioral health in schools and creating a campus culture that promotes student safety and wellbeing.