Jim Costa

Yesterday, I met with members of the International Fresh Produce Association to discuss the importance of the Farm Bill, workforce challenges, and increasing fresh produce consumption.     It was g...

It’s plain and simple: farmers across CA-21 and throughout the country need certainty in the marketplace—not chaos. At a time when farm bankruptcies are rising, we need to stay focused on ensuring...

Today, I met with the National Milk Producers Federation to discuss issues important to the Central Valley’s dairy industry, including school nutrition and accurate labeling of imitation dairy prod...

We support efforts to reach a negotiated agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and help ease costs driven by the conflict with Iran. But what’s being described still does not reflect the durab...

June 10 is Portugal Day, and today, alongside @RepDavidValadao, I introduced a resolution in Congress to officially commemorate it. 🇵🇹  More than 1.3 million Portuguese Americans call this country...

Today, I met with the Olive Oil Commission of California to discuss glassy-winged sharpshooters, crop insurance for specialty crops, and concerns with the proposed Olive Oil Research and Promotion ...

This morning, I joined Center Forward’s panel to discuss export markets for American farmers, the impact of tariffs, and the upcoming USMCA review.     I appreciated the bipartisan discussion on st...

Proud to deliver $7 million for California growers. My amendment to the FY27 Agriculture Appropriations Bill was adopted on the House floor, directing $7 million to USDA APHIS to fight the Glassy-...

82 years ago, thousands of brave soldiers landed on the beaches of Normandy to defend the freedoms we hold dear. On D-Day, we honor the courage, service, and sacrifice of these American patriots a...

June is #PrideMonth—a time to celebrate the values that strengthen our communities: equality, inclusion, and respect for every individual.    Today, those values are as important as ever.    As we ...

This week, I had the honor of speaking at the 2026 Health Dialogue Series hosted by @chcidc We focused on critical public health issues, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and tobacco-re...

My statement regarding H.R. 8646, the FY2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.

The USDA reorganization plan is intended to bring USDA closer to the communities it serves, yet none of the five regional hubs are located in California—the nation’s leading agricultural state.    ...

It was great to meet with the California Association of Winegrape Growers today to discuss trade, tariffs, and wine grape pest disease research. California’s wine grape growers are vital to our a...

The President’s disparaging comments about our allies are dangerous and undermine the strongest alliance we have had since World War II.  I asked Secretary Rubio for his thoughts. We need to resto...

Today, I joined my colleagues in calling for emergency federal funding to combat the invasive golden mussel threatening our water infrastructure.   The San Joaquin Valley, including our farmers an...

It was great to return to @saltandlight.works and see firsthand how they continue transforming lives for Central Valley families facing homelessness. I was proud to help secure $1.2 million to ex...

My team and I have been hard at work fighting for YOU.    In May alone, Team Costa delivered over $47K in casework wins for CA-21 constituents, bringing the total amount for the year to more than $...

During times of uncertainty, it is critical that we listen to one another and engage directly with the communities we serve. I was pleased to meet with leaders from across our region to discuss th...

This week, I visited Fowler Packing to learn more about the challenges and opportunities facing a company that specializes in growing, packing, and distributing premium citrus and table grapes. As...