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June 12, 2026

FOX26

FRESNO, Calif. - California continues to battle the spread of invasive golden mussels, a species that experts warn could have major impacts on waterways, infrastructure, and ecosystems across the state.

FOX26 set out to answer two questions: who is leading the response to stop the species from spreading, and how often are new detections added to the state's tracking map?

Issues:Water
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Rep. Jim Costa Press Release
June 11, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), co-chair of the bipartisan Agriculture Trade Caucus, joined fellow caucus co-chairs Reps. Adrian Smith (NE-03), Dusty Johnson (SD-AL), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), along with 13 of their colleagues, in urging the Trump Administration to address burdensome non-tariff trade barriers imposed by Mexico that are affecting U.S. grain exports during the ongoing review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).

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June 10, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), joined by Congressman David Valadao (CA-22), introduced a bipartisan resolution commemorating the Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities and recognizing the contributions of Portuguese Americans across the United States.

Observed annually on June 10, Portugal Day celebrates Portuguese heritage, culture, and the legacy of Luís Vaz de Camões, one of Portugal's most influential literary figures.

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Rep. Jim Costa Press Release
June 9, 2026

WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement after voting against the Republican reconciliation bill:

"While families in the San Joaquin Valley struggle to afford groceries, gas, and health care, Republicans passed another reckless spending bill with no help for working families, no guardrails on ICE, just $70 billion with no oversight while Trump keeps a $1.8 billion slush fund for criminals.

That's why I voted NO."

Issues:Immigration
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June 4, 2026

WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), a senior member of the House Agriculture Committee, voted against H.R. 8646, the FY2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. 
 

Issues:Agriculture
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June 2, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), alongside Representatives Vince Fong (CA-20), Josh Harder (CA-09), and David Valadao (CA-22), led a bipartisan letter to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Director Brian Nesvik urging immediate emergency federal funding to combat the rapidly spreading invasive golden mussel in California waterways. 

Issues:Water
May 31, 2026

ABC30

CLOVIS, Calif. (KFSN) -- More than a dozen students from across the Valley were honored Saturday night during a scholarship awards dinner hosted by the Bridge-to-College nonprofit.

Issues:Education