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Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16), founder and co-chair of the Congressional Victims’ Rights Caucus, announced that the State of California is the recipient of $10.3 million in Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) federal grant funding. The VOCA victim compensation grants provide victims with financial assistance for medical care, mental health counseling, lost wages, and funeral and burial costs.
Washington, DC – Today, Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement regarding President Barack Obama’s visit in Laos. President Obama’s visit to Laos is the first Presidential visit to the country in United States history.
Merced, CA – Today, Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) joined the Bureau of Reclamation and the Del Puerto Water District to participate in the groundbreaking event for the North Valley Regional Recycled Water Program.
Fresno, CA – Today, Rep. Jim Costa (D-Fresno), District Managers from Fresno Mosquito and Vector Control District and Fresno-Westside Mosquito Abatement, and Fresno and Madera County Public Health Officials joined the Consolidated Mosquito Abatement District to learn about its efforts to evaluate a new strategy to help control the mosquito that can transmit Zika virus.
Fresno, CA – Today, Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement regarding U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker’s visit to California’s San Joaquin Valley. Rep. Costa and Secretary Pritzker met with individuals in the community to discuss the California drought, trade, and economic opportunities for Valley residents and businesses.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement regarding his recent trip to Armenia. Rep. Costa traveled to Armenia with the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Armenia in Fresno, Berj Apkarian.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement on last night’s shooting in Dallas, Texas.
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement in response to the announcement made by the United States Forest Service that since October 2015 an additional 26 million trees have perished in California as a result of four consecutive years of drought and bark beetle infestation, bringing the total to at least 66 million dead trees since 2010.
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement in anticipation of His Holiness Pope Francis’ upcoming trip to Armenia:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court’s 4-4 ruling on the U.S. v. Texas: