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Costa's Clean Diesel Bill Passes First Hurdle

February 15, 2008

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Subcommittee on Energy and Air Quality passed H.R. 3754, legislation to allow the retrofitting of diesel engines with new, lower emissions technology. HR 3754 is authored by Congressman Jim Costa and co-sponsored by fellow California colleagues: Dennis Cardoza, Jerry McNerney, Doris Matsui and Devin Nunes. Costa introduced this legislation in partnership with Senator Tom Carper, who introduced companion legislation in the United States Senate. Carper's bill was recently approved by the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works.

Rep. Costa Announces $6.9 Million In Construction Project For Fresno VA Hospital

February 11, 2008

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced that approximately $6.997 million has been approved for the Fresno VA hospital by the Department of Veterans Affairs. These funds will be dedicated to a minor construction project for the Mental Health Outreach and Rehabilitation building.

"This is good news for the Fresno VA and all our local veterans," said Costa. "Minor construction projects done today save from doing major construction projects ten or fifteen years from now."

Costa Media Availability on December 21st, 2007

December 20, 2007

Press Release

FRESNO, CA - Tomorrow, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) will be available to the media to discuss the recently passed Energy Independence and Security Act and, an overview of the end of the first session of the 110th Congress, and other issues relating to the Valley and Congress.

The Energy Independence and Security Act, which was signed into law on December 19, 2007, is an important first step toward reducing our dependence on foreign sources of energy. Specifically, the bill increases vehicle fuel efficiency standard to 35 miles per gallon by 2020.

Costa Announces Page for Spring Session of Congress

December 6, 2007

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced that Ms. Elizabeth Monsma of Shafter, California will serve as his Congressional Page for part of the second session of the 110^th Congress. Monsma is the daughter of Kevin and Deborah Monsma, and is a junior at Shafter High School. She will be working for the House of Representatives from January 27^th, 2008 and will end her semester on June 6^th, 2008.

Costa Media Availability on December 7th, 2007

December 6, 2007

Press Release

FRESNO, CA - Tomorrow, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) will be attending a joint meeting of the Fresno County Board of Supervisors and the Fresno City Council regarding homelessness in Fresno County. At 1:30pm, Costa will introduce the keynote speaker, Mr. Philip Mangano, who was appointed by President George W. Bush in 2002 to serve as Executive Director of the United States Interagency Council on Homelessness. Mangano is addressing the Board and the Council to discuss ways to combat homelessness in Fresno and Fresno County.

Rep. Costa's San Joaquin River Settlement Act Passes Through Committee

November 15, 2007

Press Release

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Jim Costa announced that the San Joaquin River Restoration Act, HR 4074, passed out of the House Committee on Natural Resources by a vote of 25 to 15. The committee action marks an important milestone in resolving an 18-year-old lawsuit that will provide long term water certainty for the Valley.

"This is a step in the right direction for the San Joaquin River, and the settlement," said Costa.

Rep. Costa Attending Homebuyer and Foreclosure Prevention Fair on November 3rd

November 2, 2007

Press Release

BAKERSFIELD, CA - On Saturday, November 3rd, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) will be attending a Homebuyer and Foreclosure Prevention Fair which he is sponsoring. Some of the agencies providing information about home purchasing and preventing foreclosure include Housing and Urban Development, ACORN Housing, Consumer Credit Counseling Services, as well as local banks and licensed Realtors.

Rep. Costa To Host Homebuyer and Foreclosure Prevention Fair

October 29, 2007

Press Release

BAKERSFIELD, CA - Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced today he will host a Homebuyer and Foreclosure Prevention Fair on Saturday, November 3rd. Agencies providing information at the fair include Housing and Urban Development, ACORN Housing, Consumer Credit Counseling Services, and local banks and Realtors. The workshop will be held on Saturday, November 3rd, at the Richard Prado East Bakersfield Senior Center, 2101 Ridge Road, Bakersfield, CA 93307, from 9:00am to noon.

El Congresista Jim Costa ofrecerá una Feria Informativa para Compradores de Vivienda

October 29, 2007

Press Release

BAKERSFIELD, CA - El Congresista Jim Costa (Democrata de Fresno) anunció hoy que estará patrocinando una Feria Informativa para ayudar a compradores de vivienda por primera vez y aquellos que están a punto de sufrir un embargo de hogar este 3 de Noviembre en Bakersfield. Las agencias que proporcionaran información incluyen al Departamento de Vivienda y Desarrollo Urbano de Estados Unidos, ACORN Housing, el Centro de Recursos de Vivienda, Agencias y Agentes de Crédito, Bancos Locales, Agentes de Bienes y Raíces entre otras organizaciones de vivienda que sirven al Valle Central.

Statement on Armenian Genocide

October 24, 2007

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"Thank you Chairman Lantos for bringing such an important resolution before the Foreign Affairs Committee for mark-up, and for the profiles in courage that you, as our Chairman, and our Speaker are demonstrating today that this measure should be heard in the House of Representatives. "The importance of Turkey as an ally to the United States, both as a supporter of the War on Terrorism and our efforts in Afghanistan and Iraq obviously have been well stated and should not be taken for granted and I certainly don't, but I do support this resolution.

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