Fresno Leader

Rep. Jim Costa, a U.S. Congressman representing California's 21st district, has recently expressed concerns over several issues via social media posts on February 6, 2025. Costa has been vocal about the implications of policy decisions and their potential impact on federal workers, environmental monitoring agencies, and privacy concerns involving government payment systems.

On February 6, 2025, Rep. Jim Costa addressed the issue of Trump's buyouts in a tweet stating that these actions "not only threaten the livelihoods of federal workers but also the essential services that millions of Americans rely on." The tweet highlights concerns regarding the stability and functionality of federal services due to administrative changes. "Trump's buyouts not only threaten the livelihoods of federal workers, but also the essential services that millions of Americans rely on."

Later that day, at 19:00 UTC, Costa commented on funding cuts to NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration), emphasizing its crucial role in environmental monitoring. He warned that reduced funding could lead to "less warning time, more property loss, and worsening air quality across the state," highlighting potential consequences for disaster preparedness and public health. "NOAA plays a key role in predicting wildfire, detecting smoke, and monitoring drought conditions...Losing funding means less warning time, more property loss, and worsening air quality across the state."

In another post at 23:50 UTC on February 6th, Costa raised privacy concerns related to Elon Musk's access to sensitive information within the Treasury Department’s payment system. He mentioned sending a letter alongside colleagues to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent demanding transparency regarding what specific information Musk’s team can access."Elon Musk’s access to the Treasury Department’s payment system and sensitive information raises serious privacy concerns...My colleagues and I sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent demanding transparency about what specific information Musk’s team can access."