Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Costa joined Congresswoman Jackie Speier and Congressman Patrick Meehan in introducing the bipartisan "Hold Accountable and Lend Transparency (HALT) Campus Sexual Violence Act." This bill would strengthen prevention and enforcement efforts to combat campus sexual violence by increasing transparency and accountability.
Fresno, CA – Rep. Jim Costa released the following statement upon the Fresno Regional Workforce Investment Board receiving a $192,300 environmental workforce development grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Washington, DC - Rep. Costa released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2353, the Highway and Transportation Funding Act of 2015.
Washington, DC – This morning, H.R. 2393, a bill introduced by Rep. Jim Costa, Rep. Conaway and 59 other Members of Congress to repeal mandatory Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) requirements for beef, pork, and chicken products, passed out of the House Agriculture Committee.
Washington, DC – Rep. Jim Costa released the following statement after the World Trade Organization (WTO) announced its fourth and final decision to reject the United States' appeal regarding Country-of-Origin-Labeling (COOL).
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Jim Costa (D-CA) was joined by Vietnam veteran Rep. Paul Cook (R-CA) in reintroducing the Hmong Veterans' Service Recognition Act. The legislation would extend burial benefits in national cemeteries to Hmong and Lao Americans who served beside U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnam War.
Washington, DC - Rep. Costa released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2028, the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jim Costa joined Congressman Doug LaMalfa to introduce H.R. 2041, the "Public Power Risk Management Act (PPRMA)," bipartisan legislation would provide stability in energy prices for consumers.
"With the 100th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide upon us, I cannot express the extent of my gratitude for the Pope's formal recognition of the devastating violence committed against the Armenian people. His dedication to defending those who have faced great injustice brings hope and inspiration to us all.
Washington, D.C. –Congressman Jim Costa was joined by Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN), and 5 other Members of Congress in introducing the Community Economic Opportunity Act of 2015.