Press Releases
Washington, DC- In response to reports that the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation is considering halting rescheduled water deliveries to San Joaquin Valley farmers, Senator Dianne Feinstein and Congressmen Jim Costa, Kevin McCarthy, Devin Nunes, and David Valadao joined together to urge the Administration to reconsider this potentially devastating move.
Hopes He Can Support Republican Proposal
Merced, CA — Rep. Jim Costa issued the following statement upon Valley Republicans unveiling their emergency drought proposal.
Washington, DC— Rep. Jim Costa issued the following statement following Governor Jerry Brown's decision to issue a statewide drought declaration:
Washington, DC- In light of California's extreme dry conditions, Senator Dianne Feinstein, Senator Barbara Boxer, and Congressman Jim Costa called on President Obama to form a federal drought task force capable of coordinating a swift, decisive cross-agency response to the state's looming water crisis.
Bill Strengthens Community-Based Poverty Reduction Efforts
Washington, DC— Rep. Jim Costa voted today in favor of legislation to reauthorize funding for poison prevention and poison control centers, includingthe Madera poisoncenter located at Children's Hospital Central California. The 12 doctors of pharmacy employed at the Children's Hospital site provide expert advice over the phone to families regarding exposure to potentially toxic substances. The bill, H.R. 3527 – Poison Center Network Act, now moves to the Senate for further consideration.
FRESNO, CA— Rep. Jim Costa released the following statement in response to news that Azerbaijani troops had killed an Armenian soldier, Hrant Poghosyan, along the border of Nagorno-Karabakh.
FRESNO, CA—Rep. Jim Costa cheered the Brown Administration and California Department of Water Resources' (DWR) decision to mobilize additional drought management resources and appoint an individual tasked with monitoring ongoing drought conditions and prioritizing and coordinating the state and federal agencies responses.
WASHINGTON, DC—Co-Chairs of the Congressional Victims' Rights Caucus, Reps. Jim Costa and Ted Poe, introduced the reauthorization of the Victims of Child Abuse Act (VOCCA) that will improve accountability and extend the program for 5 years. The act provides funding to the National Children's Alliance, local Children's Advocacy Centers (CACs), and four Regional Children's Advocacy Center programs. These centers and programs help expedite prosecution of offenders, reduce violent encounters, and improve safety in communities across the country.
Washington, DC—Rep. Jim Costa announced his second annual holiday card drive for active duty military and Valley veterans. Costa invites residents of the 16th Congressional District to show our appreciation to those who serve and those who have served this holiday season. Working with the American Red Cross, the cards will be delivered to members of the military recovering from injuries while in the line duty at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center and local veterans receiving care at the Fresno VA Medical Center.