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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.
On Monday, in Boston, we were reminded how vulnerable we all are as Americans and how important it is that we stay together. Today, I rise to recognize the Merced Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Task Force. This hardworking…
The legislative process is a two way street. It's about listening and incorporating the concerns of our colleagues to improve a bill. This amendment does just that. Environmental review is important, but it needs to be an appropriate level…
I want to thank the ranking member, Congresswoman Napolitano, for her efforts on this legislation, Chairman Doc Hastings, as well as the chair of the subcommittee, Tom McClintock, and the author of this measure, Congressman Tipton, for…
As a third-generation family farmer, I know firsthand that water is the lifeblood of not only San Joaquin Valley, but our entire world. For decades, generations have had to fight tooth and nail for a reliable water supply. It grows our…
On National Agriculture Day, we honor the hardworking efforts of America's farmers, farm workers and processors who provide our family with safe and affordable healthy foods. As a third-generation San Joaquin Valley farmer, I'm proud to…
In our San Joaquin Valley in California, unfortunately we are facing yet another fight for every drop of water that's critical to our economic recovery. For over the last 2 months, we have lost over 700,000 acre-feet of water that…
Later this week, the United States Senate will pick up where Congress left off by passing the Violence Against Women Act. As a cochair of the Victims' Rights Caucus, every day victims' advocates do the hard work of making sure their voices…
It's time to get to work. When Congress recessed for the election, we left much undone, including the farm bill, which is critical to the economy of my district and to our country. Just this weekend, The Fresno Bee got it right when they…
I thank the gentleman from Maryland for yielding, because we ought to be about doing the people's business. Walking away as we are for the next 46 days to focus on elections when we ought to be focusing on the people's business is a very…
The gentleman is correct. We had over 70 farm organizations from the American Farm Bureau, the National Farmers Union to the, as we say, the ``barnyard coalition'' that represents all of the poultry and pork and dairy and beef cattle…
From September 15 to October 15, we honor the heritage and many contributions of the Latino community nationwide. The story of Hispanic Americans is truly an American story. In America, if you work hard, play by the rules and dream big…
I am opposed to this legislation in its current form. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Mr. Costa moves to recommit the bill H.R. 6233 to the Committee on Agriculture with…
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