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January 27, 2026
 
FRESNO, Calif, (KFSN) -- Amid fallout over the killing of Alex Pretti in Minnesota last weekend, Valley lawmakers are pressing for answers.
 
"I think this gives an opportunity for serious and sweeping reforms within (the) Department of Homeland Security," Fresno Democratic Congressman Jim Costa told Ac
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Press Release Jim Costa
January 27, 2026

FRESNO, Calif. - Congressman Jim Costa released the following statement and video in light of the tragic death of Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old U.S. Citizen and ICU nurse for a Veterans' Hospital, during an ICE raid in Minneapolis, Minnesota. 

Issues:Immigration
January 22, 2026

GV Wire 

The House of Representatives is reviewing a new bill that would bring millions in funding to Fresno State University and drive economic growth in the Central Valley.
 

The BUILD Act would authorize up to $1.7 billion per year for five years and support 174 universities across the nation, including Fresno State.

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Press Release Jim Costa
January 20, 2026

FRESNO, CA — Following a report from the U.S. Drought Monitor confirming that California is no longer experiencing drought conditions statewide for the first time since 2000, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement: 

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Press Release Jim Costa
January 16, 2026

WASHINGTON -  This week, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) announced his support for the of the Farm and Family Relief Act framework which was rolled out by Democratic members of the House Agriculture Committee at a press conference on Capitol Hill. 

Issues:Agriculture
January 14, 2026

The Business Journal 

Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) recently opened its largest terminal expansion in history, a $150 million project financed entirely without City of Fresno general fund dollars.

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Press Release Jim Costa
January 13, 2026

WASHINGTON -  Last night, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), co-founder and co-chair of the Crime Survivors and Justice Caucus (CSJC), celebrated the passage of the 

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Press Release Jim Costa
January 8, 2026

WASHINGTON - Following today’s House passage of legislation extending the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits, Rep. Jim Costa released the following statement: 

Issues:Healthcare