Sep 23, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I rise today during Hispanic Heritage Month. We know that millions and millions of Hispanics for generations have made so many contributions to our country in every way of life. Today, I want to recognize the distinguished…
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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Sep 23, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, RBG. For all Americans, I believe Friday night was a sad evening as we learned the news. Justice Ginsburg truly made a difference, both during her…
Sep 16, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to one of the greatest baseball players to ever play the game, ``Tom Terrific'' Seaver, a member of the Miracle Memorable Mets championship season in 1969 that won the World Series. He passed away…
Sep 16, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I also rise today to draw attention to the devastating wildfires burning in the West, throughout Washington, Oregon, and California, and other Western States, and, more precisely, this fire, the Creek fire, that is burning…
Jul 29, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to stress the importance of investing in programs that expand opportunities for every person in every corner of our Nation, including my district in California's San Joaquin Valley. Just last week, we passed a…
Jul 22, 2020
Madam Speaker, I rise today to call attention to the escalating violence that is occurring in the Armenian-Azerbaijani border. Beginning July 12, the Azeri soldiers approached the Armenian border, a place that has been one of contention…
Jul 22, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I thank the chairman for his efforts to bring this legislation to the House floor. I rise today to speak on the Great American Outdoors Act and the importance of this legislation and why we should move on a bipartisan effort…
May 27, 2020
Madam Speaker, I rise today to address the physician shortage in the United States, and our need to act swiftly for the future. If this pandemic has taught us one thing, that is the need to have an adequate number of physicians throughout…
May 15, 2020
Mr. Speaker, the HEROES Act legislation is vital to the health of the San Joaquin Valley and throughout the country by providing funding for much-needed medical education. It provides funding to protect farmers and farmworkers and our food…
Mar 11, 2020
Mr. Speaker, every March, we honor the extraordinary contributions of women who have shaped our Nation's history and those who continue to pave the way for the next generation. This year also marks the 100th year since the 19th Amendment…
Feb 27, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an exceptional veteran in my hometown of Fresno, California, Albert Henderson. In this photo, Albert Henderson and I are here at the veterans home in Fresno, a wonderful facility that provides a continuum…
Feb 27, 2020
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to talk about the challenges facing our country and the world with the recent outbreak of the coronavirus. This disease presents a serious threat that I think requires a proactive approach in a bipartisan fashion…
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