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FRESNO – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement in response to the incident at the U.S. Capitol:
"Once again, we find our Capitol under attack. I am saddened to learn that we have lost another brave police officer protecting the People's House. We are not in session and in our districts for the Easter break, but I am closely monitoring the situation.
Federal relief of $100 million is coming to Fresno, Madera and Merced health facilities to expand COVID-19 vaccinations and treatment, Rep. Jim Costa said on Friday.
The Fresno-area Democrat said health centers can use the funding to expand COVID-19 vaccinations, testing and treatment for vulnerable populations, as well as deliver preventive and primary health care services to people at higher risk for COVID-19.
(DELANO) On a day in which the nation celebrates the life and work of Cesar Chavez, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) joined First Lady of the United States Jill Biden and Governor Gavin Newsom for a National Day of Action event in Delano to honor the former labor leader and reflect on his work for the Latino Community:
FRESNO – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16), Chairman of Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture, participated in a hearing with United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack to discuss the detrimental impact of longstanding, systemic discrimination against Black, Southeast Asian, Hispanic and other socially disadvantaged farmers in the San Joaquin Valley.
FRESNO – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) along with colleagues, Representatives Zoe Lofgren (CA-19), Jerry McNerney (CA-09), and Senators Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla, joined 47 members of Congress in urging the Biden Administration to "go big" on funding for science-based strategies to prevent and respond to destructive wildfires.
(FRESNO) - Sergeant Xeng Koua Moua, a Special Guerilla Unit (SGU) veteran, was interred at the San Joaquin Valley National Cemetery in Santa Nella on Monday, March 22, 2021. Sgt. Moua is the first Central Valley SGU veteran to receive the honor of burial at a national cemetery and only the third in the state of California. This honor was made possible by legislation from Congressman Jim Costa.
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif (KSEE).- On Thursday the U.S. House passed two major immigration bills: one bill would grant permanent resident status to migrant farm workers, the other major bill, the American Dream and Promise Act of 2021, would provide permanent resident status and a path to citizenship for those brought to the U.S. as children, and who are temporarily protected under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals or DACA. Central Valley congressman Jim Costa has been a proponent of this bill with Democratic House leadership.
(FRESNO) Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after leading efforts to correct a technical error in the Consolidations Appropriations Act of 2021 which would prevent rural health clinics from receiving Medicare reimbursements:
(WASHINGTON) - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after his vote for H.R. 6, the Dream and Promise Act, and H.R.
The year 2020 was unlike any in our lifetime. The COVID-19 pandemic challenged us in ways we never thought possible. Paired with the prospect of another drought, this year looks to be just as challenging for our ag communities. As a ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, I remain committed to ensuring they have the resources needed to weather this once in a lifetime crisis: A skilled workforce and reliable water supply.