Fresno Leader

Rep. Jim Costa, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing California's 21st district since 2005, recently shared his views on various issues affecting his constituents through a series of tweets. Costa has had a long political career, having previously served in the California State Assembly and Senate.

On March 5, 2025, Rep. Jim Costa expressed concern over federal funds being withheld from farmers in his district. He stated that "Nearly $3 million in federal funds are being withheld from farmers in my district." According to him, this situation is causing ripple effects across communities, leading to higher food costs and disruptions in the food supply chain.

In another tweet posted on the same day, Costa addressed misinformation regarding Social Security checks. He wrote "Lie: 'Millions of dead people are getting Social Security checks.' Fact https://t.co/eI3rA2g15C", providing a link to further information.

Later that day, Costa commented on broader economic and political issues following a speech by President Trump. He tweeted "Grocery prices are up, the stock market is down, and healthcare is on the chopping block. Tonight, President Trump sowed division instead of proposing solutions." He emphasized the need for bipartisan solutions rather than political games to address these challenges faced by Americans.