Jul 18, 2022
Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Maryland (Mr. Hoyer), the distinguished majority leader of the House of Representatives.
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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Jun 8, 2022
Madam Speaker, gun violence, as we know, is plaguing our Nation. In 2022, this year, there have already been 200 mass shootings in the United States. Think about that. It is absolutely horrific. We ask ourselves, when is enough enough? Our…
Jun 8, 2022
Madam Speaker, I rise today also to celebrate Dia de Portugal, which is a significant holiday for Portuguese people all over the world. My grandparents came to the United States from the Azore Islands in the late 19th century and the turn…
Apr 28, 2022
Madam Speaker, I rise today to bring attention to the increased cost of building materials, creating an affordability crisis for housing in America. This is, in part, because the COVID-19 pandemic has played a significant role in harming…
Apr 7, 2022
Madam Speaker, we have all seen the horrific images coming out of the Kyiv suburb of Bucha and the surrounding areas, where hundreds of civilians have been killed, left lying in the street by Russian forces. Bucha residents have recounted…
Mar 31, 2022
Mr. Speaker, let me close by saying, God bless the people of Ukraine and the suffering during this horrific war taken on by the pariah Putin, who is a war criminal and must be punished for it. God bless them. ____________________
Mar 31, 2022
Mr. Speaker, I now want to turn to an important issue that is affecting our economy, and that is the supply chain issue. Congress can take effective action by cracking down on foreign-owned shipping companies that have monopolized the…
Mar 31, 2022
Mr. Speaker, I want to begin by taking a moment to remember one of my constituents who lived an extraordinary life, Major Nhia Long Vang, who recently passed away. Major Vang was a longtime leader in the Fresno Hmong community and bravely…
Mar 31, 2022
Mr. Speaker, I want to turn now to recognize Women's History Month. While it is the end of March now, we so honor always the contributions that women make in our country and in our valley. Across the world they make a difference every day…
Mar 18, 2022
Madam Speaker, as Vladimir Putin attempts to drape the Iron Curtain over Russia once again, I stress the importance of working together with our European allies to support Ukraine's sovereignty and democracies around the world. Make no…
Feb 2, 2022
Madam Speaker, I rise to speak on behalf of the America COMPETES Act of 2022, which makes a critical $45 billion investment in supply chain resiliency--critical. Farmers in my district have suffered from a backlog seen in American ports…
Jan 13, 2022
Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of a champion for democracy, David Sassoli, President of the European Parliament, who passed away earlier this week. President Sassoli was a respected leader of conviction and principle; a…
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