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January 22, 2026

GV Wire 

The House of Representatives is reviewing a new bill that would bring millions in funding to Fresno State University and drive economic growth in the Central Valley.
 

The BUILD Act would authorize up to $1.7 billion per year for five years and support 174 universities across the nation, including Fresno State.

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Press Release Jim Costa
January 20, 2026

FRESNO, CA — Following a report from the U.S. Drought Monitor confirming that California is no longer experiencing drought conditions statewide for the first time since 2000, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement: 

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Press Release Jim Costa
January 16, 2026

WASHINGTON -  This week, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) announced his support for the of the Farm and Family Relief Act framework which was rolled out by Democratic members of the House Agriculture Committee at a press conference on Capitol Hill. 

Issues:Agriculture
January 14, 2026

The Business Journal 

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) recently opened its largest terminal expansion in history, a $150 million project financed entirely without City of Fresno general fund dollars.

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Press Release Jim Costa
January 13, 2026

WASHINGTON -  Last night, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), co-founder and co-chair of the Crime Survivors and Justice Caucus (CSJC), celebrated the passage of the 

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Press Release Jim Costa
January 8, 2026

WASHINGTON - Following today’s House passage of legislation extending the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits, Rep. Jim Costa released the following statement: 

Issues:Healthcare
January 6, 2026

Yourcentralvalley.com 

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Fresno-area Congressman Jim Costa says he is relieved the reign of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has come to an end, but believes President Donald Trump must detail how the capture benefits Americans.

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Press Release Jim Costa
January 3, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement regarding reports that the President ordered unilateral military action in Venezuela:

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Press Release Jim Costa
December 31, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This month Representative Jim Costa (CA-21) has secured $6.5 million in federal funding for four community projects included in the fiscal year 2026 agriculture funding package. These investments will strengthen key infrastructure and public safety initiatives across the Central Valley, helping to improve the quality of life for constituents in California’s 21st Congressional District.  

The four community project funding requests that Rep. Costa secured are as follows: