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WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) announced that families in the 16th Congressional District of California will soon see more affordable prescription drugs for Medicare recipients and lower health insurance premiums made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act, which Costa voted for last month.
WASHINGTON - As children start the new school year, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16), a senior member of the House Agriculture Committee is joining an effort to end school meal stigma and ensure 10 million American children in need have access to food. Costa is calling on congressional leadership for an extension of federally-provided school breakfast and lunch for students in the upcoming continuing resolution.
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Jim Costa co-led a letter to the U.S. Secretary of the Air Force requesting that the 144th Fighter Wing of California Air National Guard receive new F-35 or F-15EX fighter aircraft, as the current F-15C is near its end of service. This will help ensure the 144th Fighter Wing can continue executing its mission with the best available technology.
WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and Congressional Armenian Caucus released the following statement condemning Azerbaijan's attacks on Armenia:
“I condemn Azerbaijan’s unprovoked attack on Armenia. My heart goes out to the people of Armenia and I stand strong with them. Azerbaijan has been unwilling to comply with the peace process and we must hold them accountable.”
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WASHINGTON—Just hours after the Azerbaijani government launched a heavy artillery attack on Armenian military and civilian sites, Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chair Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and leaders of the Congressional Armenian Caucus issued powerful rebukes against President Aliyev’s aggression and demanded an end to U.S. military aid to the brutal dictator, reported the Armenian National Committee of America.
WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee released the following statement on the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom:
"This is a sad day. Queen Elizabeth II has been a steadfast leader who never shied away from her duty and dedication to the people of the United Kingdom. Through good times and bad, she was a constant presence who was admired around the world. I offer my deepest sympathies to her family and all our friends in Britain."
WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) joined a bipartisan group of colleagues in a letter to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and Interior (DOI) Secretary Deb Haaland urging for additional support to combat wildfires and ensure Western communities have the resources they need to suppress wildfires.
WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16), a member of the Congressional Armenian Caucus, joined over 40 bipartisan colleagues in calling on the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Agency for International Development to address the overwhelming humanitarian crisis in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) as a result of Azerbaijan’s aggression.
Fresno State opened in 1911 as what was then called Fresno State Normal School. Today it is officially called California State University, Fresno.
Regardless of the name, there is no question of the huge role the university has had over its 111-year-history in the educational advancement of the San Joaquin Valley.