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FRESNO – In an effort to ensure socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers have equal access to federal resources, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture, held a virtual event for African American, Hispanic, Indian and other disadvantaged farming communities from the San Joaquin Valley to meet with officials about how to take advantage of federal programs:

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(WASHINGTON) – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) and Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-21) released the following statement after introducing the Biodiesel, Renewable Diesel and Alternative Fuels Extension Act of 2021:

(WASHINGTON) – Congressman Jim Costa sent a letter to the State Water Resources Control Board about the need for a balanced approach towards municipal, agricultural, and environmental water use in any response to California's worsening drought crisis.

The letter reads in part:

(WASHINGTON) – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement on escalating rocket attacks by Hamas:

As we know, our friend and ally Israel lives in a tough neighborhood," said Costa. "The recent rocket attacks by Hamas once again confirm their intent. Israel has the right to defend itself against these atrocities and we know the purpose of this assault is to propagate terror and derail prospects for peace.

(WASHINGTON) - At a time when California is facing severe drought conditions that triggered Governor Gavin Newsom's declaring a state of emergency and providing more than $5 billion dollars for water infrastructure and drought response funding, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) introduced bipartisan legislation to address California water supply and water quality goals:

Letter to key House leaders signed by 13 farm district Democrats urges House leadership to exempt family farms from any changes to ‘stepped-up basis'