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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement on the passing of longtime Central Valley news anchor Nancy Osborne:
“Nancy Osborne was a trusted voice in the San Joaquin Valley for nearly four decades and a pioneer in broadcast journalism who broke glass ceilings for women in the field.
FRESNO, CA - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) announced $25.6 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to support Head Start programs serving families across Fresno and Tulare counties. These programs help ensure children enter school ready to learn by providing early education, health services, and family support.
A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced a resolution, obtained exclusively by the Washington Reporter, that would designate March 24, 2026 as National Agriculture Day.
Washington, DC - Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04), and Congressman Adrian Smith (NE-03) introduced a bipartisan resolution designating March 24, 2026, as National Agriculture Day and recognizing the importance of agriculture as one of the most impactful industries in the United States.
Washington, DC — In response to reports detailing sexual abuse by Cesar Chavez, Rep. Jim Costa (CA-21), Co-Chair and Co-Founder of the Congressional Crime Survivors and Justice Caucus, issued the following statement:
“The recent reports regarding Cesar Chavez are deeply disturbing. While he played an important role in advancing farmworker rights, the actions described by survivors are unacceptable and cannot be ignored.
Washington, DC - Following the U.S. Department of the Interior’s announcement of $540 million in funding for California water infrastructure projects, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement:
FRESNO, Calif. - This week, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) met with Central Valley health care providers to discuss challenges facing local hospitals and clinics.
WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), senior member of the House Agriculture Committee, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry, and Co-Chair of the Congressional Specialty Crops Caucus, announced major victories for the Central Valley in the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. The legislation passed out of committee last night and now advances to the House floor for consideration.
FRESNO — Following U.S. military strikes against Iran, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement:
“I am closely monitoring the situation following President Trump’s announcement that U.S. forces have launched major combat operations against Iran.
WASHINGTON – Following the Bureau of Reclamation’s 2026 water allocation announcement for Central Valley Project (CVP) contractors, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) and Adam Gray (CA-13) released the following statement: