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Congressman Jim Costa announced the winners of the 2019 Congressional Art Competition for California's District 16 at a ceremony in Fresno at Arte Americas.
Thalia Garcia, a student from Madera High School, won first prize for her soft pastel artwork "Head in the Clouds." Garcia's art will grace the halls of the Cannon Tunnel at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. for one year.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement on Governor Gavin Newsom's Executive Order directing state agencies to prepare a water resilience portfolio for California:
Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) voted to pass H.R. 9 the Climate Action Now Act.
"The President's decision to pull out of the Paris Agreement was unjustified and shortsighted," said Costa. "We are already seeing the devastating effects of climate change in California from drought to destructive wildfires. That is why I voted to pass the Climate Action Now Act. We must do what we can to ensure we live in and leave behind a safer and more sustainable world for the next generation."
Several central San Joaquin Valley leaders gathered Tuesday to proclaim their opposition to the reinstatement of the United States Social Security Administration's "no-match" letters program, which the elected officials say targets the area's many undocumented workers and will have a devastating effect on the local agricultural economy.
Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16), along with valley Congressmen TJ Cox, Josh Harder, Jimmy Panetta, and Senator Diane Feinstein sent a letter to the Social Security Administration questioning the decision to reinstate the controversial practice of sending "no match" letters to businesses across the country. These letters notify employers that an employee's Social Security number doesn't match up with official records.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement on his vote on H.R. 1644, The Save the Internet Act:
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jim Costa (D-16), co-founder of the Victim's Rights Caucus, continues his fight for women and victims of domestic violence by voting for the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019 (VAWA). The landmark 1994 legislation provided protections to all American's affected from violence and abuse and provided survivors essential services, which are now in jeopardy of being cut.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jim Costa released the following statement on the introduction of H.R.5 - The Equality Act.
"California has provided LGBTQ protections for years, but 30 states still leave LGBTQ people at risk of being fired, evicted or denied services - simply for being who they are. I am proud to join my colleagues in Congress to co-sponsor the Equality Act. We must end this patchwork of protections once and for all, and ensure that every American's rights are protected."
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement following the passage of H.R.1, The For The People Act:
It's time to change many of the influences that can corrupt the lawmaking process in Washington. We have a government -- as President Lincoln described -- of the people, by the people, and for the people. H.R.1 restores the voice of the American people by making it easier to vote and makes our democracy stronger by making our institutions more inclusive, ethical, transparent and accountable.
Washington, D.C. - Congressman Jim Costa has released the following statement on the introduction of H.R. 6, The Dream and Promise Act of 2019:
"I am unwavering in my support for Dreamers. Living with uncertainty is not right, unfair and immoral. It is past the time to act -- as an original co-sponsor of The Dream and Promise Act, I urge my colleagues to pass this legislation to protect our Dreamers once and for all by giving them a path to citizenship. It is the right thing to do."