Fresno Leader

Rep. Jim Costa, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing California's 21st district, has recently shared several updates on his Twitter account. These tweets reflect his ongoing involvement in local and national issues.

On February 15, 2025, Rep. Jim Costa extended his congratulations to Mindy Casto for her appointment as Chief of the Fresno Police Department. He expressed his eagerness to collaborate with Chief Casto to ensure the safety and well-being of Fresno residents, wishing her success in her new role. "Congratulations to Mindy Casto on being named Chief of @FresnoPolice."

Later that day, Costa highlighted the significance of propane in agricultural operations such as milking parlors and irrigation engines. He announced his co-leadership with Rep. Finstad on the GRAIN DRY Act, which aims to help farmers by increasing propane storage capacity, reducing fuel costs, and preventing supply chain disruptions. "Propane plays a key role in powering farms—from milking parlors to irrigation engines."

In another tweet posted on February 16, 2025, Costa addressed the growing concern over xylazine, a drug being mixed with fentanyl that exacerbates the overdose crisis. He emphasized the need for action to protect communities and announced his co-sponsorship of Rep. Jimmy Panetta's Combating Illicit Xylazine Act aimed at providing law enforcement with tools to tackle traffickers effectively. "Xylazine, or 'tranq,' is a dangerous drug being mixed with fentanyl..."