Press Releases
Washington, DC – Today, Representative Jim Costa (CA-16) introduced the San Luis Unit Drainage Resolution Act. The legislation would authorize a settlement agreement concerning the management of drainage water within the San Luis Unit of the Central Valley Project (CVP) in California.
Fresno, CA – Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after the Bureau of Reclamation signed the Record of Decision (ROD) for the North Valley Regional Recycled Water Program (Program).
From working to get a five-year Farm Bill passed to fighting for water for California’s farmers, protecting and growing America’s agricultural economy is one of my top priorities in Congress. This includes preserving a robust farm safety net for producers.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement on the U.S. v. Texas oral arguments. The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments on expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA).
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) announced that students attending Madera High School, Liberty High School, Bullard High School, and Fresno City College have been accepted into our nation’s military academies.
Fresno, CA - Today, Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after the Bureau of Reclamation announced the initial Central Valley Project 2016 Water Supply Allocation:
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) spoke on the House floor to call on the Administration and federal agencies to act with urgency to help mitigate drought impacts in California.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - At today’s U.S. House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Power, and Oceans, Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) questioned the Deputy Director of U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) received the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Spirit of Enterprise Award for supporting pro-growth policies to create increased job opportunities in the first session of the 114th Congress.
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement regarding the determination by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s to reduce the Bureau of Reclamation’s flexibility to pump water at the maximum levels allowable under the flawed biological opinions: