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Update for the Valley
May 19, 2026

WASHINGTON — Today, Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21), Sarah McBride (DE-AL), and James Moylan (GU-AL) led a bipartisan letter urging U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to immediately reverse recent changes to the Section 502 Direct Loan Program, a key federal program that helps low- and very low-income families in rural communities access homeownership.

Issues:Housing
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May 11, 2026

REEDLEY, Calif. - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) and Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) released the following statements after a court found Jia Bei Zhu, also known as David He, guilty on all 12 counts related to the illegal biolab discovered in Reedley, California. 

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May 11, 2026

FRESNO, Calif. - Today, Congressman Costa released the following statement regarding Tom Richards, Chair of the California High-Speed Rail Authority Board of Directors:

“Over the years, California High-Speed Rail Authority Board Chair Tom Richards has played a critical role in advancing one of the most transformational infrastructure projects in our state’s history,”said Congressman Jim Costa.

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Press Release Rep. Jim Costa
April 30, 2026

WASHINGTON - Following House passage of the 

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Press Release Jim Costa
April 25, 2026

FRESNO, Calif. — Congressman Jim Costa released the following statement after the attempted attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner:

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Press Release Rep. Jim Costa
April 24, 2026

FRESNO, Calif. — Representative Jim Costa released the following statement upon learning of the passing of Fresno County Supervisor Phil Larson:

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Press Release Rep Jim Costa
April 23, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21) and Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), bipartisan co-chairs of the Crime Survivors and Justice Caucus, introduced a resolution recognizing April 19 through April 25, 2026, as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

The resolution recognizes the impact that crime, victimization, and mass violence have on victims, survivors, and communities across the country. It also honors the advocates, service providers, and organizations that work every day to support survivors and uphold their rights.

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Press Release Jim Costa
April 23, 2026

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (CA-12), and Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) are leading members of the California delegation in urging House Democratic leadership to oppose any Farm Bill provisions that would overturn or weaken California’s Proposition 12, a voter-approved animal welfare law.

Issues:Agriculture
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Honoring National Crime Victims' Rights Week
April 22, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) honored Family Healing Center as his honoree at the 2026 Crime Survivors and Justice Caucus Awards, held at the Library of Congress during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

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Press Release Rep. Jim Costa
April 17, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement on the passing of longtime Central Valley news anchor Nancy Osborne:

Nancy Osborne was a trusted voice in the San Joaquin Valley for nearly four decades and a pioneer in broadcast journalism who broke glass ceilings for women in the field.