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March 4, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C – Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) released the following statement today after H. Res. 252, a House resolution recognizing the Armenian Genocide was approved by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Approval by the Committee is a key step towards the resolution being considered by the full House of Representatives.
March 4, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C – Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) today voted in support of tax cuts that will create jobs and spur economic growth in the Valley. By voting to amend H.R.
March 2, 2010
FRESNO, CA – Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) today announced funding to bridge the technological divide and increase economic opportunities in vulnerable and low-income communities in the Valley.
March 2, 2010

Named "Centrist" By National Journal Vote Study

February 26, 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressmen Jim Costa (D-Fresno) and Dennis Cardoza (D-Merced) issued the following statement regarding the Interior Department's announcement on agricultural water allocations from the federal Central Valley Project.

February 25, 2010

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D- Fresno) voted in favor of legislation that will repeal the special anti-trust exemption for health insurance firms and medical malpractice insurance companies.

February 24, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) and Congressman Dennis Cardoza (D-Merced) sent a letter to Department of the Interior Secretary, Ken Salazar, demanding that he maximize water supply allocations for the 2010 irrigation season.

Congressman Costa and Congressman Cardoza's letter is attached and the text can also be viewed below.

February 23, 2010

February 22, 2010
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Kern County was awarded a $100,000 grant for a solar installation training program for adult farm workers. The funds were awarded by the US Department of Labor through the Green Capacity Building Grant program. "Federal grants to help our Valley's work force obtain new skills are vital in a tough economy," Costa said.
February 19, 2010

Costa Tells Chairwoman Napolitano That PotentialSenate Amendment Is Vital To Valley Families And Workers

 

February 19, 2010
Costa: Delays Add To Uncertainty Experienced By Farmers And Further Exasperates An Already Serious Situation

FRESNO, CA- Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) and Congressman Dennis Cardoza (D-Merced) sent a letter to Department of the Interior Secretary, Ken Salazar, demanding that the U.S.