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Costa, Bipartisan House Members Introduce Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2023

By Fresno Leader report | Jul 5, 2023

Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), along with U.S. Representatives Zoe Lofgren (CA-18), Dan Newhouse (WA-04), David Valadao (CA-22), Mike Simpson (ID-02), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Salud Carbajal (CA-24), John Duarte (CA-13), Henry Cuellar (TX-28), and Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) reintroduced the bipartisan Farm Workforce Modernization Act, groundbreaking legislation that would reform the H-2A program and provide a pathway to legal status for farmworkers.

Costa announces $2.1 Million Federal Grant for Transit Facility in Selma

By Fresno Leader report | Jul 4, 2023

Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) announced a $2,162,886 federal grant for the Fresno County Rural Transit Agency (FCRTA) to advance construction of a bus maintenance and operations facility in Selma, Calif., enhancing its maintenance capabilities and transition to a zero-emission fleet.

Costa Statement on Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling

By Fresno Leader report | Jul 4, 2023

Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s ruling on Affirmative Action.

Costa hosts the 2023 Nursing Workshop in the San Joaquin Valley

By Fresno Leader report | Jun 29, 2023

Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) hosted a Nursing workshop in the San Joaquin Valley, bringing together educators, healthcare providers, practitioners, and government representatives to examine issues creating a nursing shortage nationwide.

Costa introduces legislation to confront Nursing Shortages Nationwide

By Fresno Leader report | Jun 29, 2023

In his continued efforts to address healthcare workforce challenges, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) introduced H.R. 4328 – National Nursing Shortage Task Force Act, which would establish a federal task force to provide recommendations to Congress and the President to address the growing nursing shortage nationwide.

Costa Announces $7.6 Million in Federal Payments to Fresno and Tulare Counties

By Fresno Leader report | Jun 28, 2023

Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) announced that Fresno and Tulare counties have received $7.6 million under the Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) payment program as compensation for lost property tax revenue from non-taxable federal lands

Costa celebrates Win for Valley Farmers, India Lifts Tariffs on Almonds and Walnuts

By Fresno Leader report | Jun 27, 2023

Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement after the Biden Administration announced that the United States and the Republic of India reached an agreement to remove retaliatory tariffs on almonds, walnuts, apples, and other American products, many of which are grown in the San Joaquin Valley and California.

Costa leads California Democratic Delegation in outlining priorities for California Agriculture in the 2023 Farm Bill

By Fresno Leader report | Jun 27, 2023

Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) led California Democrats in a letter to the Chairs of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees outlining the priorities for California agriculture in the 2023 Farm Bill.

Costa appointed to Bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working Group

By Fresno Leader report | Jun 22, 2023

Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) announced that he has been appointed to serve on a bipartisan Agricultural Labor Working Group, focusing on addressing the workforce issues faced by agricultural producers nationwide.

Costa, TLD Reaffirm U.S. Commitment to Sweden Joining NATO

By Fresno Leader report | Jun 22, 2023

Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement after co-leading a bipartisan congressional delegation to Stockholm, Sweden. The delegation held the 86th Inter-Parliamentary Meeting (IPM) of the Transatlantic Legislators’ Dialogue (TLD) focused on strengthening the NATO alliance, global security challenges, and supporting Ukrainians in defending their sovereignty.

Costa cosponsors the American Dream & Promise Act

By Fresno Leader report | Jun 21, 2023

On the 11th anniversary of establishing the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) joined House Democrats in reintroducing and cosponsoring the American Dream and Promise Act.

Costa Introduces Conservation Bills to Invest in California’s River Basins

By Fresno Leader report | Jun 19, 2023

Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), a senior member of the House Agriculture Committee, introduced two bipartisan bills to increase funding for conservation programs and improve water quality in the San Joaquin Valley.

Costa, Padilla, Obernolte, Matsui Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Add Judges to Eastern District Court of California

By Fresno Leader report | Jun 13, 2023

U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21), Jay Obernolte (CA-23), and Doris Matsui (CA-07) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral H.R. 3223 - CASE LOAD Act, which would create five additional judgeships for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California. Senator Alex Padilla (D-CA) is leading the companion legislation in the U.S. Senate.

Costa, Valadao Introduce Resolution Designating June as Portuguese National Heritage Month

By Fresno Leader report | Jun 12, 2023

U.S. Representatives Jim Cost (CA-21) and David Valadao (CA-22) introduced a resolution designating the month of June as Portuguese National Heritage Month.

Costa Introduces Bipartisan Resolution honoring Portuguese World War II hero

By Fresno Leader report | Jun 8, 2023

Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), Co-Chair of the Portuguese American Caucus introduced a bipartisan resolution, H.Res.457, honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Aristides de Sousa Mendes do Amaral e Abranches, a distinguished Portuguese diplomat who saved the lives of an estimated 30,000 people from the terror of the Holocaust.

Costa Introduces Bill to Safeguard Agricultural Supply Chain against Foreign Animal Diseases

By Fresno Leader report | May 25, 2023

U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21), Ronny Jackson (TX-13), Angie Craig (MN-2), Don Bacon (NE-2), and Don Davis (NC-1) introduced H.R.3419 –

Ranking Member Jim Costa Opening Statement at "A Review of Animal Agriculture Stakeholder Priorities" Hearing

By Fresno Leader report | May 20, 2023

House Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, and Produce Subcommittee Ranking Member Jim Costa delivered the following statement at today's hearing entitled "A Review of Animal Agriculture Stakeholder Priorities." Watch the full hearing here.

Costa leads Bipartisan Bill to Protect U.S. Ag Exports

By Fresno Leader report | May 19, 2023

U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21) and Dusty Johnson (SD-AL) along with U.S. Senators John Thune (R-S.D.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Safeguarding American Value-Added Exports (SAVE) Act to protect American food products from unfair trade practices by foreign countries.

Costa, Valadao Introduce Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act

By Fresno Leader report | May 18, 2023

Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) and Congressman David G. Valadao (CA-22) introduced the Emergency Wildfire Fighting Technology Act.

Costa Co-Sponsors Legislation to Support Local Law Enforcement

By Fresno Leader report | May 17, 2023

On National Police Week, U.S. Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) reaffirms his support for law enforcement by co-sponsoring the bipartisan, bicameral Invest to Protect Act, which would invest in local police departments and crime prevention to help make our communities safer.

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