Jim Costa

The President's decision to enter this conflict has driven diesel prices higher, hitting Valley farmers where it hurts most. Farmers rely on diesel to power tractors, harvest crops, pump water, a...

Today is Save Medicaid Day of Action and the anniversary of Medicaid becoming law. As nearly $900 million in Medicaid funding is being withheld from California, our Valley hospitals and families a...

Happy National Intern Day! I'm grateful for the hard work and dedication of our interns, from our Washington, D.C. office to our District office. As they've grown their skills and gained valuable...

This month, I had the honor of attending the GHG International Youth Festival, where I was humbled to receive a plaque of appreciation.  One of the largest Punjabi youth festivals in Fresno, this ...

I’ve made no secret of my frustration with this reorganization plan since it was announced last year.  Today, I’m still demanding answers about why these decisions were made. These closures are ha...

Last week, I met with tribal leaders from California, Arizona, Maine, and New York for a productive discussion on prediction markets and the reauthorization of the Commodity Futures Trading Commiss...

Last week, I pressed the Forest Service on the President’s budget proposal to cut funding for wildfire research and prevention. California is once again battling active wildfires, with more than 3...

This week, I met with Laura Lane, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Chevron, to discuss energy policy and the opportunities and challenges facing California’s 21st Congressional District.  We had...

The American people deserve answers. With no clear end in sight, the Administration must explain its strategy and why hardworking families are paying the price through higher gas prices, rising e...

The 2026 Congressional App Challenge is officially open to all middle and high school students in California’s 21st Congressional District!   If you’re interested in coding, app development, or te...

One donation can make all the difference.  It was great to donate blood at the @cencabloodcenter during their Pint for a Pint campaign. With blood donations critically needed, now is the time to r...

Six years ago today, we lost a friend and colleague, the Conscience of the Congress, Congressman John Lewis.    From leading the march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge to serving in the House, he ne...

Today, I had a productive meeting with the Southeast Asia Resource Action Center @searac, including David Bouttavong and Mackenzie Saephanh from CA-21, to discuss the challenges facing Southeast As...

It was great meeting with representatives from @smallbizmajority, including Reyna Medrano, owner of Reyna's Business Center in Sanger. We had a productive conversation about health care, trade p...

Two more lives have been lost during ICE enforcement actions. There must be accountability. I joined my Democratic colleagues in calling on DHS and ICE to launch independent investigations, pres...

Yesterday, New Dem Vice Chair @repcarbajal, @repdonbeyer, and @repjimcosta met with local small business owners to hear firsthand how they're being affected by Trump's reckless economic and immigra...

With another ceasefire ending, it’s even more important that Congress reassert its constitutional role and demand a clear strategy and defined objectives. The American people deserve accountabili...

The President’s war of choice in Iran is hitting hardworking Americans where it hurts most: at the gas pump.  Since February 28, Americans have paid $56.4 billion more for gas—an average of $477 m...

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Republicans have now cut SNAP and nutrition assistance twice. First in the Big Ugly Bill. Now again with another $6 billion cut in the Agriculture Appropriations bill.    I took to the House floor ...