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July 24, 2020

(WASHINGTON) Congressman Jim Costa released the following statement praising California Governor Gavin Newsom's announcement of a new program aimed at extending protections for the state's farm labor workforce who may need to isolate during the COVID 19 health crisis:

Issues:Agriculture
July 22, 2020

(WASHINGTON) – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after the House passed the Great American Outdoors Act:

"This legislation will help preserve, protect, and maintain Yosemite and Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks by investing in long overdue maintenance," said Costa. "It will increase safety in our parks and enhance recreational opportunities. These are the kinds investments we need to make for future generations to come. It's part of America's legacy."

July 21, 2020

(WASHINGTON) – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after the House passed the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):

July 18, 2020

(FRESNO) Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement following the death of Congressman John Lewis:

"America has lost a legend. Congressman John Lewis was a real American Hero – someone who truly cared and made a difference during his life.

July 16, 2020

(FRESNO,CA) Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement in response to the recent escalation of tensions along the Armenian-Azerbaijani border:

"Azerbaijan's violation of the ceasefire once again delays the progress towards peace for Nagorno-Karabakh. In midst of a global pandemic, where supplies and resources are low, it is critical now more than ever Azerbaijan be held accountable for its disgraceful actions. I support re-examining our security assistance to Azerbaijan immediately."

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July 1, 2020

(WASHINGTON) – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after passage of H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act, a bill which would invest more than $1.5 trillion in modern, sustainable infrastructure.

June 30, 2020

(WASHINGTON) Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after House passage of H.R.

Issues:Housing
June 26, 2020

(FRESNO) Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after passage of the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020, a bill which provides a comprehensive approach to change the culture of law enforcement and build trust between police and our communities: