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April 2, 2025

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FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- This open lot of dirt may not look like much now, but UC Merced said it'll develop into a new medical education building by Fall 2026.

But it's one of the very few options for students looking to get into the medical field.

April 2, 2025

Punchbowl News! 

News: California Democratic Rep. Jim Costa is leading a dozen Democrats in a new push to condemn President Donald Trump’s Mexico and Canada tariffs.

Issues:Economy
April 2, 2025
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News: California Democratic Rep. Jim Costa is leading a dozen Democrats in a new push to condemn President Donald Trump’s Mexico and Canada tariffs.

Issues:AgricultureEconomyForeign Affairs & National Security
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Press Release Jim Costa
March 31, 2025

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21) and Nick Langworthy (NY-23), along with Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced the Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act of 2025, bicameral, bipartisan legislation to expand dairy access for SNAP/food stamps recipients while supporting local farmers. 
 

Issues:Agriculture
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Rep. Jim Costa Press Release 2025 Congressional Art Competition
March 21, 2025

WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) invites high school and home-schooled (grades 9-12) students in California’s 21st Congressional District to participate in the

Issues:Education
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Statement Rep. Jim Costa
March 20, 2025

FRESNO, Calif. – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement after President Donald Trump signed an executive order attempting to abolish the United States Department of Education.

Issues:Education
March 19, 2025
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Rep. Jim Costa (D–Fresno) has introduced legislation that seeks to protect people from having to pay an inheritance tax. 

Costa teamed up with a bipartisan group of representatives to introduce a bill in support of preserving the stepped-up basis provision in the tax code. 

Why it matters: The stepped-up provision allows Americans to inherit assets – such as land, equipment and buildings – and adjust their cost basis to reflect the fair market value, which protects them from capital gains taxes. 

Issues:AgricultureEconomy
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Rep Jim Costa Press Release
March 18, 2025

FRESNO, Calif. – On National Agricultural Day, U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21) and Mark Alford (MO-04) introduced a resolution designating March 18, 2025, as "National Agriculture Day" and celebrating the importance of agriculture as one of the most impactful industries in the United States.

Issues:Agriculture