Fresno Leader

Rep. Jim Costa, a longstanding member of the U.S. Congress representing California's 21st district, has recently shared his views on several critical issues through social media posts. These tweets cover topics such as immigration reform, the importance of farmworkers in agriculture, and environmental protection measures.

On January 23, 2025, Rep. Costa expressed concerns over mass deportations, stating that they "will separate families and harm farms by removing workers, increasing food prices, and destabilizing local economies." He emphasized the need for "bipartisan efforts to reform the broken immigration system instead of damaging families and industries." The full post can be accessed here.

Later that day, Costa highlighted the significance of farmworkers in American agriculture. In a discussion with the California Farmworker Foundation, he reiterated his support for the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. According to Costa's tweet at 04:00 AM UTC on January 23rd: "Farmworkers are crucial to American agriculture, ensuring food supply despite challenges." He advocates for this act to "secure agriculture's future and strengthen our workforce." The original tweet is available here.

In another post on January 23rd at 19:30 UTC, Rep. Costa addressed environmental concerns through legislative efforts. He mentioned that "The Headwaters Protection Act," part of broader legislation known as the Fix Our Forests Act, is vital for safeguarding water supplies in San Joaquin Valley and mitigating wildfire risks. This initiative represents a significant investment in community well-being and success over time. For more details on this statement visit this link.