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Forestry Bill
September 18, 2024

WASHINGTON – Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21), John Garamendi (CA-08), Jared Huffman (CA-02), Ann M.

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Housing
September 17, 2024

WASHINGTON – Amidst budget negotiations, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) is calling on Congressional Budget leaders to increase funding and address application processing delays for a key federal program to build more affordable housing in the San Joaquin Valley and rural America.

Issues:Housing
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Ukraine Visit
September 17, 2024

WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, was awarded the Honorary Diploma of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, one of the highest distinguished awards by the Ukrainian Parliament. This prestigious accolade recognizes Costa’s unwavering support for Ukraine and his commitment to defending democracy.

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Water Cover
September 11, 2024

WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) announced $3,700,214 in federal funding for the City of Fresno to replace failing water pipes and protect its drinking water system infrastructure from drought.

Issues:Water
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JC Cover
July 13, 2024

WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement: 

“Political violence has no place in our country. My thoughts and prayers are with former President Donald Trump, the victims who were killed and their families,” said Congressman Costa. 

 

July 10, 2024
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FIRST IN MA: Reps. Jim Costa (D-Calif.) and Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) are introducing a resolution today reaffirming support for Food for Peace on the food aid program’s 70th anniversary.

Food for Peace was established on this day in 1954 to send U.S. agricultural commodities overseas to countries struggling with hunger or famines. Costa and Johnson’s bipartisan resolution calls for “continued prioritization of funding for Food for Peace programs.”

Issues:AgricultureForeign Affairs & National Security
June 20, 2024
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FIRST IN PLAYBOOK: NOT THE PONY EXPRESS — A delegation of 12 California House members, led by Democratic Rep. Jim Costa, sent a letter to the U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy on Friday, demanding the agency beef up its number of mail-delivery trucks on the West Coast.

Issues:Infrastructure and TransportationEconomyVeterans
June 14, 2024
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A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing the Biden administration to open up hydrogen tax credits to biogas, Axios has learned. 

Why it matters: The question of what counts as "clean" hydrogen is a defining fight for the IRA. 

Issues:Infrastructure and TransportationEnergy & Environment
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JC Cover
June 14, 2024

WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement after voting against the House passage of the 

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June 12, 2024

WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement after House Republicans voted to hold U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress.