Press Releases
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement on the House passage of HR-5 The Equality Act:
It's as simple as this: no American should be treated as less than equal in the eyes of the law. Members of the LGBTQ community deserve the same protections as everyone else. With #TheEqualityAct, we're one step closer to putting an end to this discrimination once and for all."
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) made the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's decision to cancel nearly $1 billion in funding for the California High Speed Rail project:
"Over a year ago the President lamented to a group of airline executives that the U.S. doesn't have high speed rail like the fast trains in Europe and Asia. The reason is he and his administration have done nothing to support high speed rail or America's infrastructure investments, as they have done on those continents," said Costa.
Congressman Jim Costa announced the winners of the 2019 Congressional Art Competition for California's District 16 at a ceremony in Fresno at Arte Americas.
Thalia Garcia, a student from Madera High School, won first prize for her soft pastel artwork "Head in the Clouds." Garcia's art will grace the halls of the Cannon Tunnel at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. for one year.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement on Governor Gavin Newsom's Executive Order directing state agencies to prepare a water resilience portfolio for California:
Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) voted to pass H.R. 9 the Climate Action Now Act.
"The President's decision to pull out of the Paris Agreement was unjustified and shortsighted," said Costa. "We are already seeing the devastating effects of climate change in California from drought to destructive wildfires. That is why I voted to pass the Climate Action Now Act. We must do what we can to ensure we live in and leave behind a safer and more sustainable world for the next generation."
Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16), along with valley Congressmen TJ Cox, Josh Harder, Jimmy Panetta, and Senator Diane Feinstein sent a letter to the Social Security Administration questioning the decision to reinstate the controversial practice of sending "no match" letters to businesses across the country. These letters notify employers that an employee's Social Security number doesn't match up with official records.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement on his vote on H.R. 1644, The Save the Internet Act:
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jim Costa (D-16), co-founder of the Victim's Rights Caucus, continues his fight for women and victims of domestic violence by voting for the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019 (VAWA). The landmark 1994 legislation provided protections to all American's affected from violence and abuse and provided survivors essential services, which are now in jeopardy of being cut.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jim Costa released the following statement on the introduction of H.R.5 - The Equality Act.
"California has provided LGBTQ protections for years, but 30 states still leave LGBTQ people at risk of being fired, evicted or denied services - simply for being who they are. I am proud to join my colleagues in Congress to co-sponsor the Equality Act. We must end this patchwork of protections once and for all, and ensure that every American's rights are protected."
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement following the passage of H.R.1, The For The People Act:
It's time to change many of the influences that can corrupt the lawmaking process in Washington. We have a government -- as President Lincoln described -- of the people, by the people, and for the people. H.R.1 restores the voice of the American people by making it easier to vote and makes our democracy stronger by making our institutions more inclusive, ethical, transparent and accountable.