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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.
Madam Speaker, I rise to discuss the surge in the coronavirus cases that Americans are struggling with. Part of that is the access to COVID tests. Many are waiting in long lines to get PCR tests and 2 to 3 days to receive their results. We…
Madam Speaker, I thank my good friend and colleague Eric Swalwell, Rodney Davis, and Jerry McNerney. I think we are all here to celebrate a life well-lived. Coach John Madden had such an extraordinary career in so many different areas that…
Madam Speaker, I thank my friend, Congressman Cartwright, for allowing me the opportunity to speak on the bipartisan infrastructure package. The fact of the matter is, this is long overdue. We have been living off the investments our…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Aristides de Sousa Mendes, a Portuguese diplomat and hero who singlehandedly saved tens of thousands of lives of people fleeing the Nazi persecution in 1940. On October 19, 2021, Sousa Mendes was laid to…
Madam Speaker, I rise today to speak in support of the Private First Class Joseph P. Dwyer Peer Support Program Act. I want to thank my colleague, Representative Zeldin, for his good work and his efforts on behalf of veterans who serve our…
I commend the gentleman and my colleagues on this effort. It is very important, and it is the right thing to do.
Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Sadly, domestic violence has plagued our families and communities in the Nation for far too long. Each year, one in three women and one in four men in the…
Madam Speaker, as we talk about building back better, let me also note that we must pass a continuing resolution to ensure that government stays operating. Shutting down the government is not an option, and we should act upon this in the…
Madam Speaker, the time is now to make historic investments in families, workers, and communities across the country. Everyone, no matter who they are or where they live, deserves access to modern, dependable infrastructure to maintain the…
Madam Speaker, I was saddened to learn of our colleague Congressman Sherry Boehlert's passing. I served with him during his last term, as he was chair of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee. Sherry was terrific. Sherry's focus on…
Mr. Speaker, next week we can make bold investments in our Nation, helping families, workers, and communities across the country, by passing the bipartisan infrastructure bill. Everyone, no matter where you live, deserves access to modern…
Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize a significant milestone for one of the local news stations in my hometown and district in Fresno, California. KMPH Television is celebrating 50 years of TV programming and broadcast news excellence…
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