Jim Costa reflects on refugee resilience and community heritage

Jim Costa reflects on refugee resilience and community heritage
U.S. Rep. Jim Costa Representing the 21st District of California — Official U.S. House headshot
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Representative Jim Costa, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing California’s 21st district since 2005, shared a series of tweets commemorating various significant events and cultural celebrations. The tweets reflect his engagement with global issues and community heritage.

On June 20, 2025, Rep. Jim Costa acknowledged #WorldRefugeeDay, highlighting the resilience of refugees worldwide. He stated, “On #WorldRefugeeDay, we honor the strength and resilience of refugees around the world as they seek sanctuary and hope for a better future for themselves and their families.”

Later that day, he posted about a local event celebrating freedom, writing “Yesterday in our community, we honored the ongoing fight for freedom.” He expressed his commitment to building a future based on justice and equality: “It was a privilege to take part in this celebration – and may we always commit ourselves to building a future rooted in justice, equality, and unity for all.”

The following day, on June 21, 2025, Rep. Costa extended greetings for #PortugueseHeritageMonth. He celebrated the contributions of Portuguese Americans by stating: “This month, we celebrate the rich culture, traditions, and contributions of Portuguese Americans who have helped shape our communities and our country.”

Jim Costa has had an extensive political career prior to his current congressional role. Before joining Congress in 2005 after replacing Cal Dooley, he served in both the California State Assembly from 1978 to 1994 and the California Senate from 1994 to 2002.



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