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April 30, 2026

Fresno Business Journal 

The House passed a $390 billion farm bill Thursday after three years of delays. It includes $50 million in assistance for specialty crops — fruits, vegetables and nuts — that dominate Central Valley agriculture.

Issues:Agriculture
April 30, 2026

ABC30

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Since 1965, Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act has been in place, prohibiting voting practices that discriminate on the basis of race or minority status.

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Press Release Rep. Jim Costa
April 30, 2026

WASHINGTON - Following House passage of the 

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Press Release Jim Costa
April 25, 2026

FRESNO, Calif. — Congressman Jim Costa released the following statement after the attempted attack at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner:

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Press Release Rep. Jim Costa
April 24, 2026

FRESNO, Calif. — Representative Jim Costa released the following statement upon learning of the passing of Fresno County Supervisor Phil Larson:

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Press Release Rep Jim Costa
April 23, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21) and Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), bipartisan co-chairs of the Crime Survivors and Justice Caucus, introduced a resolution recognizing April 19 through April 25, 2026, as National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

The resolution recognizes the impact that crime, victimization, and mass violence have on victims, survivors, and communities across the country. It also honors the advocates, service providers, and organizations that work every day to support survivors and uphold their rights.

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Press Release Jim Costa
April 23, 2026

Washington, D.C. — Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (CA-12), and Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren (CA-18) are leading members of the California delegation in urging House Democratic leadership to oppose any Farm Bill provisions that would overturn or weaken California’s Proposition 12, a voter-approved animal welfare law.

Issues:Agriculture
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Honoring National Crime Victims' Rights Week
April 22, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) honored Family Healing Center as his honoree at the 2026 Crime Survivors and Justice Caucus Awards, held at the Library of Congress during National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.

April 22, 2026

Your Central Valley 

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A group of valley veterans is enjoying the sights and sounds of Washington, D.C.

The first stop on Tuesday was the Capitol building. 

For Ron Lee, there’s just one word to describe the experience: “Terrific. I’ve been to Washington, D.C., but not in this detail.”

Issues:Veterans