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SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Recent events have focused attention again on the safety of our elected officials in the face of increasing violence against them. Three members of Congress spoke to ABC7 News about their thoughts and their fears on the state of our democracy.
"The incidents of hate has increased 900% in threats to lives of members of Congress in the last four years. Think about that," Congressman Jim Costa said.
Congressman Costa was part of a panel meeting in Oakland on supply chain issues. But also on everyone's mind - their safety.
OAKLAND, Calif. – U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (CA-16), Barbara Lee (CA-13), Mike Thompson (CA-05), and John Garamendi (CA-03), along with Chair of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) Chair Daniel B. Maffei held a roundtable discussion with industry leaders in agriculture, logistics, and trade. The purpose of this roundtable was to discuss supply chain issues in the international shipping industry and the impacts on American businesses and consumers.
FRESNO, Calif. - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) issued the following statement following the news that Paul Pelosi, husband of Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was violently attacked at his home in San Francisco, California.
"I want to express my heartfelt concern to Paul and Nancy Pelosi. I am praying that Paul makes a full recovery. There is no place for violence in our politics and we must all do what we can to ramp down rhetoric that incites these vicious and criminal attacks." said Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16)
FRESNO, Calif. - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement in response to the U.S.
FRESNO, Calif. - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) announced that they would cut oil production by 2 million barrels a day from its production quotas beginning in November.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (CA-16), John Larson (CT-01), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) were joined by U.S.
As one of the only members of Congress to have stayed overnight in Ukraine since Russia’s unprovoked attack in February, I’ve witnessed the 24-hour cycle of a capital city finding energy through every-day routine.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after he voted to pass the Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2023 to keep the government open, fund vital public programs, and support Ukraine amidst Putin’s unprovoked war.
Since its founding during World War II, the airfield now known as Fresno Yosemite International Airport has been synonymous with the military.
In the beginning, it was the U.S. Army Air Force’s Fourth Air Force. After a stint under civilian control following World War II, the 194th Fighter Interceptor Squadron relocated to the airport, with the 144th Fighter Wingcoming in 1954. In the almost six decades since, civilians and military have successfully co-existed at the airport.