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Washington, D.C. – Valley Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) was elected Vice Chairperson of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly's Economic Security Committee yesterday during the Assembly's 64th annual session in Halifax, Canada.

Washington, D.C. – This week Valley Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) led a bipartisan coalition of 42 members of the House Specialty Crop Caucus in calling on House and Senate Agriculture Committee leadership to give specialty crops – such as fruits, vegetables, and nuts – equal treatment in ongoing Farm Bill Conference Committee negotiations.

Fresno, CA – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) issued the following statement after the California State Water Resources Control Board voted today to delay the final vote on amendments to the Bay-Delta plan until December 12, 2018:

Fresno, CA – The federal milk marketing order takes effect in California today, marking the culmination of years of work and the beginning of a new era for California dairy.

Fresno, CA – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) hosted national, state, and Valley leaders, survivor service providers, law enforcement, and victim advocates at a forum today at Fresno State on serving victims and survivors of violent crime.

Fresno, CA – Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) called on President Trump to use his position as President to unite the American people around American values and a commitment to civility.

Fresno, CA – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced this week it would award the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) over $3.7 million for two projects the District is spearheading to improve Valley air quality by reducing heavy-duty diesel vehicle emissions.

Fresno, CA – Today, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) issued the following statement regarding the recent mailing of explosives to political leaders and media outlets:

"The recent targeting of political leaders and media outlets with explosive packages should raise concerns regarding our current political climate for all Americans.