Feb 12, 2020
Madam Speaker, I rise today to talk about the importance of investing in our Nation's infrastructure. And, in particular, to fix our broken and aging water delivery systems, not only in California but throughout the country. In…
Jim Costa
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Jim Costa is a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives, representing California's 16th congressional district since January 3, 2013. He has a long history of public service, having previously served in the California State Assembly and the California State Senate. Throughout his career, Costa has focused on issues such as agriculture, water resources, and education, reflecting the needs of his constituents in the Central Valley of California.
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Feb 12, 2020
Madam Speaker, I thank the gentlewoman from California for the good work that she does on behalf of her constituents, and I appreciate the opportunity to make comments that are important investments that we should be making in our…
Jan 28, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to talk about the healthcare crisis that we have in America today--primarily, the physician shortage that exists throughout the entire United States. It is a crisis that we must do something about. In the next 15…
Jan 28, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I also rise today to recognize the career of Tom Flores, a trailblazer in the Latino/Hispanic communities in professional football. It is appropriate. With the Super Bowl coming up this Sunday, I can't think of a better time…
Jan 15, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I rise today also to recognize National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month to raise awareness about this atrocity that plagues our Nation and the world. There are estimated to be more than 40 million victims of…
Jan 15, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his life of service to our Nation. Next week, on January 20, we will observe Martin Luther King's birthday. We know that Dr. King was the most influential civil rights…
Jan 8, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to talk about the impending impacts of climate change on our planet and the unquestionable impact that all of us are aware of. Over the world, we see prolonged droughts fueling disastrous fires. Over the last 6…
Dec 19, 2019
Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize all the hard work it took to reach this agreement for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement: Chairman Neal, Chairman Brady, Chairman Blumenauer, the good work of Ambassador Lighthizer, the working…
Dec 18, 2019
Madam Speaker, I rise with a heavy heart. The two most difficult votes any Member of Congress ever has to cast is to vote to go to war or to impeach. Today, I will vote for the Articles of Impeachment. Over the last few months, I have…
Dec 11, 2019
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Let me first thank Chairperson Zoe Lofgren and Ranking Member Dan Newhouse for their hard work in forming this bipartisan compromise. Farmworkers are some of the…
Dec 11, 2019
Mr. Speaker, I also rise to support the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act. Americans want Congress to tackle issues that they care most about, and spiraling drug costs is one of the most important issues. Passing H.R. 3, the…
Dec 11, 2019
Mr. Speaker, today is a monumental and historical day. This bipartisan Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019 will truly help people throughout the country. I want to thank Chairperson Zoe Lofgren and Dan Newhouse for their hard work…
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