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FRESNO – Congressman Jim Costa released the following statement after an agreement was made to hold a standalone vote on President Biden's bipartisan infrastructure bill by September 27, 2021 and to only bring a reconciliation package to the House that has the backing of 51 votes in the Senate and complies with the Senate Byrd Rule:
WASHINGTON — California Congressman Jim Costa released the following statement after his vote on H.R. 4502, a $253 billion package to fund the federal government in the next fiscal year that also makes historic investments in American jobs and opportunities for working families. If passed in the Senate, the bill would bring nearly $500 million to Rep. Costa's district:
Time kills deals. This is an old business saying and the essence of why we are pushing to get the bipartisan infrastructure bill through Congress and immediately to President Biden’s desk — as the president himself requested the day after it passed the Senate.
The writers are Democratic members of the House of Representatives from Georgia, Hawaii, California, Texas, Maine, New Jersey and Oregon.
Time kills deals. This is an old business saying and the essence of why we are pushing to get the bipartisan infrastructure billthrough Congress and immediately to President Biden's desk — as the president himself requested the day after it passed the Senate.
Challenging your own political party is not easy. I know because I've done it and I've paid the price. I've been removed from multiple committee assignments and had my legislation sidelined as retaliation by Democratic leadership for my unapologetic defense of Valley water and criticism of the State Water Resources Control Board.
FRESNO – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after the Biden Administration permanently increased Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits by 25%, providing a significant boost to million
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Jim Costa (AC-16) and the Problem Solvers Caucus endorsed the Growing Climate Solutions Act, which aims to remove barriers for farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners to participate in the voluntary carbon credit marketplace. As producers look to reduce their environmental footprint, they often look to the carbon credit marketplace to offset their emissions.
U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack visited California this week, meeting with growers, industry groups, and state officials to learn about the challenges facing agriculture. During his stop at Terranova Ranch in Fresno County, Secretary Vilsack heard from local producers about the impacts of drought. Secretary Vilsack noted that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) may need to rethink assistance programs to better address the unique situation in California.
WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) issued the following statement after the Senate passed its bipartisan infrastructure package:
"The Senate's action shows the American people that both sides of the aisle can work together to deliver results. This infrastructure package helps the middle class by investing in everything from roads, tunnels, rail, water, and broadband. I look forward to working with my House colleagues to finish this effort."
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after his vote on H.R.