Press Releases
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after the House passed the Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 5303) to complete water infrastructure projects in California and throughout the United States. On September 15, the Senate passed a similar version of the legislation, S. 2848.
Fresno, CA – Today, Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) announced that the city of Fresno is a recipient of a $3,044,202 investment award from the Economic Development Administration (EDA). The grant funding is anticipated to create 327 jobs and $35 million in private investment could be leveraged.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Jim Costa’s (CA-16) bill language in the Hmong Veterans’ Service Recognition Act was introduced as part of the Supporting, Employing, and Recognizing Veterans in Communities Everywhere (SERVICE) Act, HR 6062. The SERVICE Act was introduced by Acting Ranking Member of the House Veterans Affairs Committee, Rep. Mark Takano (CA-41).
MODESTO, CA — Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16), Rep. Jeff Denham (CA-10), and Rep. Tom McClintock (CA-4) today submitted a letter to the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) in response to its revised Draft Substitute Environmental Document (SED) that supports of Phase 1 of the Bay-Delta Water Quality Control Plan.
Washington, DC – Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) was recognized by The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation’s leading advocate for small businesses, with the Guardian of Small Business Award for his outstanding support of America’s small business owners in the 114th Congress. Lawmakers are recognized with the award once every two years.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16), founder and co-chair of the Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus, announced that the State of California is the recipient of $10.3 million in Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) federal grant funding.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement regarding President Barack Obama’s visit in Laos. President Obama’s visit to Laos is the first Presidential visit to the country in United States history.
Merced, CA – Today, Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) joined the Bureau of Reclamation and the Del Puerto Water District to participate in the groundbreaking event for the North Valley Regional Recycled Water Program.
Fresno, CA – Today, Rep. Jim Costa (D-Fresno), District Managers from Fresno Mosquito and Vector Control District and Fresno-Westside Mosquito Abatement, and Fresno and Madera County Public Health Officials joined the Consolidated Mosquito Abatement District to learn about its efforts to evaluate a new strategy to help control the mosquito that can transmit Zika virus.
Fresno, CA – Today, Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement regarding U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker’s visit to California’s San Joaquin Valley. Rep. Costa and Secretary Pritzker met with individuals in the community to discuss the California drought, trade, and economic opportunities for Valley residents and businesses.