Jim Costa

Happy 251st Birthday to the United States Army! For 251 years, Army soldiers have defended the freedoms and liberties we hold dear. Today, we honor the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of...

Yesterday, I met with members of the International Fresh Produce Association @IntFreshProduce to discuss the importance of the Farm Bill, workforce challenges, and increasing fresh produce consumpt...

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...

Sixty-three years ago today, the Equal Pay Act was signed into law, marking a major step forward in the fight for fairness in the workplace. This landmark legislation made it illegal for employers ...

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 countr...

Today, as a senior member of the House Agriculture Committee, I pushed for a stronger USMCA for American farmers.  During the hearing, I stressed the importance of maintaining strong trade relatio...

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

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...

This morning, I joined FOX26 to discuss the growing impacts of the conflict in Iran, Republicans’ $70 billion ICE spending plan, and the future of trade under the USMCA.    These issues have real c...

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-...

While families in the San Joaquin Valley struggle to afford groceries, gas, and health care, Republicans passed another reckless spending bill with no help for working families, no guardrails on IC...

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...

Want to stay informed about the work I'm doing on your behalf in Washington? From fighting for the Central Valley's water needs and agricultural economy to improving infrastructure, health care, ...

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...

Today, we #WearOrange to honor the lives lost to gun violence and stand with the families, survivors, and communities forever changed by it. No family should have to endure the pain of losing a lo...

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

My statement regarding H.R. 8646, the FY2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. https://t.co/fnhs4VUYar

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 ...

On this #WorldEnvironmentDay, we recognize the importance of protecting our natural resources for future generations.    Together, let’s continue raising awareness and taking meaningful action to b...