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Rep. Jim Costa Press Release
July 21, 2025

WASHINGTON - In a heartfelt tribute, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) honored the life and legacy of John C. Harris on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives, recognizing his decades of leadership in California and San Joaquin Valley agriculture. This formal recognition is one of the highest honors a Member of Congress can bestow.

July 18, 2025

The Fresno Bee

The Trump Administration walked back its decision to freeze $6.2 billion in federal K-12 funding and will restore a portion of the money ahead of the new school year. 

A senior official confirmed to POLITICO that about $1.3 billion in funds would be restored on Monday. It’s unclear when, and if, the remaining grant funding will be restored.

Issues:Education
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July 17, 2025

WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa and the California Democratic Congressional Delegation are demanding that the Trump Administration immediately release nearly $7 billion in federal funding already appropriated by Congress for K-12 schools and adult education,

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Rep Jim Costa Press Release
July 15, 2025

WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), co-founder and co-chair of the Crime Survivors and Justice Caucus (CSJC), is leading a push with 33 lawmakers calling on the Trump Administration to immediately release long-delayed funding allocations under the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA).  

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July 15, 2025

WASHINGTON — Today, House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry Ranking Member Jim Costa (CA-21) delivered the following opening statement at a subcommittee hearing titled “Safeguarding U.S. Agriculture: The Role of the National Animal Health Laboratory Network (NAHLN).” Watch the full hearing here.

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Statement by Rep. Jim Costa
July 14, 2025

FRESNO, Calif. - Congressman Jim Costa released the following statement after learning the passing of Henry L. Thompson, Director of Aviation for the City of Fresno. 

July 3, 2025

VISALIA, Calif. – On the first anniversary of the Visalia VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic (CBOC), the Office of Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) recognized the transformational impact the Visalia VA Outpatient Clinic has had on the veterans of Tulare County.

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Rep. Jim Costa Honors John C. Harris
July 3, 2025

WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement in honor of the passing of John Harris, a notable farmer, and philanthropist in the San Joaquin Valley.

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Press Release Rep. Jim Costa
July 3, 2025

WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement after voting against the partisan Republican budget,

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Statement Jim Costa
June 27, 2025

WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement after the  Supreme Court’s decision to scale back national injunctions related to President Trump’s birthright citizenship order. 

Issues:Immigration