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WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement on the Inauguration of President Donald Trump.

"The peaceful transition of power is fundamental to America's Democratic principles. As an elected member of the Legislative Branch, a co-equal branch of government, I believe it is my role and responsibility to attend the President's swearing-in ceremony.

FRESNO, CA - Today, Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act was signed by the President and enacted into law. The WIIN Act includes language to assist in reducing the impacts of California's drought crisis and to build additional long-term drought resiliency:

FRESNO, CA – Today, Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) and Valley water and agriculture leaders held a press conference to urge the United States Senate to support the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act with language to assist in reducing the impacts of California’s drought crisis and to build additional long-term drought resiliency.

Fresno, CA – Today, Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after the Senate passed the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act with language to assist in reducing the impacts of California’s drought crisis and to build additional long-term drought resiliency.

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation (WIIN) Act with language to assist in reducing the impacts of California's drought crisis and to build additional long-term drought resiliency:

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after the Water Infrastructure Improvements Act for the Nation (WIIN) Act was introduced with language to assist in reducing the impacts of California’s drought crisis and to build additional long-term drought resiliency:

WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) announced a holiday card drive for Valley law enforcement, service members and veterans. As we celebrate the holiday season, Rep. Costa invites residents of the 16^th Congressional District to show appreciation to those keep our community and country safe. The cards will be delivered to wounded service members and veterans receiving care at the Fresno VA Medical Center and to local law enforcement agencies.

Washington, DC – Today Congressman Ted Poe (R-TX), and Congressman Jim Costa (D-CA) released the following statement following the passage of the bi-partisan Justice for All Reauthorization Act of 2016 (JFA) by the House. JFA strengthens crime victims’ rights and programs, by increasing access to restitution to federal crime victims, and reauthorizes programs used to notify crime victims that they have the right to be heard in court, with legal assistance.