110th Congress
FRESNO, CA- Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) announced today that the FresnoInterdenominational Refugee Ministries operated by the Office of Refugee Resettlementwill receive $180,000 in funding from the United States Department of Healthand Human Services.
"With theCentral Valley receiving 2,400 refugees over the last two years, it isimportant to provide these newly arrived refugees services that will help themget started in living in the in the United States" Congressman Costa explained.
Fresno, CA -Congressman Jim Costa(CA-20) announced today that the FresnoArt Museum will receive the Museums ofAmerica grant in the amount of $149,176 from the Institute of Museumand Library Services.
"The Museums of America grant supports hundreds ofeducational programs and the advancement of community partnerships of museumsacross the country. This grant will allow the Fresno Art Museumto create lasting relationships with the community while they continue to expandthe programs and projects they currently have," Congressman Costa explained.
FRESNO, CA -Congressman Jim Costa (CA-20) announced today that theLamont Elementary School District will receive over $300,000 in funds from theUnited States Department of Education (DOE) Literacy and School LibrariesProgram. The funds will be used to better equip and enhance the Lamont SchoolLibrary.
FRESNO,CA - Pointing out the need for localhousing development, Congressman Jim Costa (D - Fresno) announced today that the 20thCongressional District will receive over $4.5 million in Capital Fund grantsfrom the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
FRESNO,CA - Pointing out the need for localhousing development, Congressman Jim Costa (D - Fresno) announced today that the 20thCongressional District will receive over $4.5 million in Capital Fund grantsfrom the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
WASHINGTON, DC - Pointing out the continued patience of the United States'beef and industry and Congress, Congressman Jim Costa (D-Fresno) todayintroduced legislation calling for "beefed up" restrictions on Japanese beefimports until fair and even-handed trade resumes.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Costa announced today that the U.S. Department of Justice has allocated $115 million for the completion of the Mendota Federal Correctional Institution.
"Funding for this facility is long overdue," Costa said. "The completion of the Federal prison will help boost economic development in the City of Mendota."
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jim Costa, D-Fresno, will speak on the House Floor this afternoon between 12 p.m. and 1:15 p.m. P.S.T.
Costa will introduce House Resolution 119 expressing Congress' support of the goals and ideals of National Crime Victims' Rights Week and the efforts to increase public awareness of the rights, needs, and concerns of crime victims and survivors in the United States.