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Washington, D.C. – Representative Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement in response to President Obama’s final State of the Union Address.
Fresno, CA – Rep. Jim Costa released the following statement strongly condemning the hate crime against Amrik Singh Bal, a Sikh man from Fresno, California.
"The hate crime that took place in Fresno on Saturday is both inexcusable and intolerable. Sadly, since September 11, 2001, the Sikh community has endured discrimination because of the lack of understanding about Sikhism, which is based on equality and love.
Washington, DC — Today, Representative Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a spending bill that will keep government funded for the current fiscal year.
Washington, DC — Today, Representative Jim Costa (CA-16) voted in support of the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes(PATH) Act of 2015. This legislation includes tax credits for working families, businesses, and research and development.
Fresno, CA – Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement regarding California water legislation.
Washington, DC—Rep. Jim Costa announced a holiday card drive for Valley veterans. As we celebrate the holiday season, Costa invites residents of the 16th Congressional District to show our appreciation to those who have served our country. The cards will be delivered to local veterans receiving care at the Fresno VA Medical Center.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 158, the Visa Waiver Program Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act. Rep. Jim Costa released the following statement after H.R. 158 passed the House by a recorded vote of 407-19.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after the World Trade Organization (WTO) arbitration panel announced its final ruling that Canada and Mexico can impose retaliatory tariffs, totaling over $1 billion, on imported United States goods because of damages caused by the mandatory U.S. Country-of-Origin-Labeling (COOL) rule for beef and pork.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Jim Costa (CA-16) voted to pass the conference report to the Fixing America's Surface Transportation Act. The bipartisan legislation reauthorizes highway, bridge, transportation safety, and public transit projects at $305 billion and provides $281 billion in guaranteed funding for these programs over the next five years.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after the Conference Report on S. 1177, the Every Student Succeeds Act passed in the U.S. House of Representatives with strong bipartisan support. S. 1177 would reauthorize the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) and replace No Child Left Behind.