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Over 780 Acres of Valley Wetlands Set Aside to Protect Migratory Birds
Both lawmakers call for bipartisan collaboration to develop a bill that can actually pass the U.S. Senate
Let's Not Make a Bad Situation Worse
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) urged bipartisan cooperation on comprehensive solutions to California's water challenges during the House Natural Resources Committee consideration of H.R. 1837, the San Joaquin Valley Water Reliability Act. Historically, the Central Valley has borne the brunt of sacrifices in previous California water compromises.
Washington, D.C. – Rep. Jim Costa released the following statement following the announcement that California homeowners would receive $18 billion as a part of the multistate settlement to penalize mortgage servicing misconduct and robo-signing.
Madera Water Bank to receive $1.5 million
Washington, D.C. - Rep. Jim Costa released the following statement in response to President Obama's State of the Union Address.
Requests Commerce Secretary's Direct Engagement in California Water Issues
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Reps. Jim Costa (CA-20), Zoe Lofgren (CA-16), and Laura Richardson (CA-37), co-chairs of the California High-Speed Rail Caucus, sent a letter Tuesday to the Government Accountability Office (GAO) in support of conducting a study on the long-term feasibility of the California high-speed rail project requested by House Republicans in December.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Costa released the following statement in response to House Republicans blocking a vote on bipartisan legislation to extend expiring provisions and give Congress time to approve a longer-term solution. H.R.3630, the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2011, cleared the Senate with a vote of 89 to 10.