Fresno Leader

Rep. Jim Costa, a long-serving member of the U.S. Congress representing California's 21st district, has recently taken to social media to discuss pressing issues affecting his constituents and the broader community. His comments touch on employment, federal worker challenges, and public health concerns in the San Joaquin Valley.

On February 5, 2025, Rep. Costa highlighted the economic impact of the California High-Speed Rail project in Central Valley. "The California High-Speed Rail has created 14,500 Central Valley jobs, boosting the economy for future generations," he stated. He expressed concern over "unwarranted investigations" that could threaten job security and emphasized the importance of focusing on infrastructure and water investment.

Later that day, Costa addressed issues faced by federal workers in his district. In a tweet posted at 21:17 UTC, he stated: "5,000 federal workers in my district—who serve our vets, protect our food, and process taxes—are being pressured into life-changing decisions with no clarity." He criticized Trump’s Deferred Resignation program for threatening jobs and essential services relied upon by millions.

On February 6, 2025, Rep. Costa turned his attention to a public health issue affecting the San Joaquin Valley. At 00:37 UTC he tweeted about the bird flu epidemic: "The San Joaquin Valley is at the center of the bird flu epidemic, affecting producers and driving up costs for Americans." He mentioned meeting with California Egg Farmers to discuss vaccination efforts and monitoring strategies to combat this challenge.