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Today, the House Resources Committee agreed to twoamendments introduced by Congressman Jim Costa to the Threatened and EndangeredSpecies Recovery Act. The Threatened andEndangered Species Recovery Act updates the Endangered Species Act. Both amendments recognize the importance oflocal planning agencies and identify a role for them when considering recoveryplanning of endangered species.
Fresno, CA - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-20) announcedthat Fresno County will receive approximately$560,000 from the United States Department of Justice and the United StatesDepartment Health and Human Services.
"These funds play an integral role in the county's abilityto maintain a safe environment in which residents can thrive," CongressmanCosta said.
Fresno, CA - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-20) announcedthat Kern County will receive approximately$310,000 from the United States Department of Justice and the United StatesDepartment Health and Human Services.
"These funds play an integral role in the county's abilityto maintain a safe environment in which residents can thrive," CongressmanCosta said.
Fresno, CA - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-20)announced a Department of Health and Human Services grant to California's 20th CongressionalDistrict.
"Thefunds awarded to Fresno County Human Services System's Healthy Start Program aimat eliminating racial and ethnic disparities and provide the department withthe necessary tools to achieve their mission," Congressman Costa said.
Fresno, CA - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-20)announced a Department of Housing and Urban Development grant to California's 20thCongressional District.
"TheIndian Housing Block Grant will provide considerable funds to help provideaffordable housing and services to the Santa Rosa Rancheria," Congressman Costasaid.
Fresno, CA - Today, Congressman JimCosta (CA-20) announced grant funding totaling near $135 million that is availablefrom the United States Department of Justice's Office of Community OrientedPolicing Services (COPS). Three grantsare currently available to select law enforcement agencies: InteroperableCommunications Technology program, Secure our Schools program and TribalResources Grant program.
"Thesegrant programs are assets to the community and all who are eligible shouldapply," Congressman Costa said
Fresno, CA - Today, Congressman JimCosta (CA-20) announced that schools are eligible to apply for the LiveIn-Flight Downlink offered by NASA Spaceflight Education Opportunities (NSEO);which allows students, educators and community members to communicate within-flight astronauts.
"Thisis an exciting chance for students to gain first-hand knowledge on a range ofsubjects from interacting with crewmembers on an in-space flight," CongressmanCosta said.
Washington, DC-Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-20), a co-founder of the CongressionalVictims' Rights Caucus, announced that the Crime Victims Fund is maintained inthe House Appropriations bill. ThePresident's budget proposed a $1.2 billion rescission of the Fund. Fortunately, the Science, State, Justice andCommerce House Appropriations bill does not include the rescission.
Washington DC- In celebration of Memorial Day week, Congressman Costa visits the troops.
Congressman Costa was invitedon an official congressional trip oversees that will include stops in Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan,Afghanistan and Pakistan. In addition to military personnel, Costa willbe joined by Representatives Mike Sodrel (IN-09) and Lincoln Davis (TN-04).
Fresno, CA - Today, Congressman JimCosta (CA-20) announced the availability of funds from the United StatesDepartment of Homeland Security's Office of State and Local GovernmentCoordination and Preparedness (SLGCP). Grants are available to local fire departments to recruit, hire andretain qualified volunteer and career firefighters.
"Alleligible Fire Departments should apply for these funds, which will greatlyassist them in their role as facilitators of public safety," Congressman Costasaid.