Fresno Leader

Jim Costa, a U.S. Congressman representing California's 21st district, shared a series of tweets on March 6, 2025, addressing several key issues impacting his constituency and beyond. The tweets covered topics ranging from federal funding cuts to wildlife conservation efforts.

In a tweet posted on March 6, 2025, at 02:00 UTC, Costa expressed concern over President Trump's Executive Order that reduces federal NRCS funding. He highlighted the impact this could have on farmers and rural families in California's Central Valley. Costa urged USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins to adhere to legal obligations supporting farmers.

Later that day, at 04:00 UTC, Costa announced a financial development in healthcare through another tweet. He reported that $159K had been secured for Community Hospitals of Central California via the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). This grant aims to enhance outpatient healthcare services and support individuals with HIV. Costa emphasized his ongoing advocacy for federal HIV-related funding and celebrated the positive outcomes resulting from these efforts.

At 05:00 UTC on the same day, Costa turned his attention to wildlife conservation. In a tweet, he praised Fresno Zoo for its excellence in education, conservation, and species protection within California's 21st district. He mentioned having met with Sean Den Bok from Fresno Zoo to discuss enhancing support for zoos and reiterated the importance of investing in conservation efforts benefiting the Central Valley.