Jim Costa

Supporting the designation of April 19 through April 25, 2026, as "National Crime Victims' Rights Week".

This resolution would officially designate the week of April 19-25, 2026, as "National Crime Victims' Rights Week" to raise awareness about the rights and needs of people who have been harmed by crime. The designation would encourage communities, organizations, and government agencies to recognize and support crime victims during that week through events and educational activities. This is a symbolic measure that doesn't create new laws or programs, but rather highlights an important cause.

Rural Development Modernization Act

This bill would update federal programs that help develop rural areas, likely including improvements to loans, grants, and infrastructure projects for farming communities and small towns. The changes would probably affect farmers, rural businesses, and residents in less populated regions who rely on government support for things like broadband internet, water systems, and economic development. Since the bill has been sent to multiple committees, it likely touches on agriculture, energy, natural resources, and financial services in rural America.

CRP Improvement and Flexibility Act of 2025

This bill would make changes to the Conservation Reserve Program, a federal initiative that pays farmers to take environmentally sensitive land out of production and plant conservation-friendly vegetation instead. The legislation aims to give farmers more flexibility in how they manage their enrolled land while potentially improving the program's environmental benefits. The changes would affect farmers participating in the program and could influence agricultural practices across the country.

BUILD Act

The BUILD Act would likely provide federal funding and support for infrastructure projects, economic development, and public building improvements across the country. The bill appears designed to help communities invest in construction, renovation, and modernization of public facilities while potentially creating jobs in the construction and development sectors. Local governments, construction companies, and workers in infrastructure-related fields would be the primary beneficiaries of this legislation.

COWS Act of 2025

The COWS Act would establish new regulations or programs related to cattle farming and dairy production in the United States. Based on its agricultural focus, the bill likely aims to address issues affecting livestock farmers, such as animal welfare standards, environmental practices, or market support programs. The proposal is currently under review by the House Agriculture Committee.

Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act of 2025

This bill would crack down on illegal drug manufacturing operations by strengthening enforcement against clandestine labs that produce dangerous substances like methamphetamine and fentanyl, protecting communities from the environmental contamination and public health risks these operations create. The legislation likely increases penalties for operating unlicensed labs, improves law enforcement tools to detect and shut down these facilities, and may provide resources for cleaning up contaminated sites left behind by illegal drug producers.

Expressing support for the designation of October 8, 2025, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".

This resolution supports the designation of National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day.

Ian Kalvinskas Pediatric Liver Cancer Early Detection and Screening Act

The proposal would establish a national program to screen children for liver cancer early, before symptoms appear, with the goal of catching the disease when it's easier to treat. It would fund research and education efforts to help doctors identify liver cancer risk factors in young patients and develop better detection methods. Pediatric patients, their families, and healthcare providers would benefit from improved early warning systems and screening guidelines.

Emergency Rural Water Response Act of 2025

This bill would provide emergency funding and resources to help rural communities deal with water supply problems, such as contamination, system failures, or natural disasters that leave residents without safe drinking water. It aims to help small towns and agricultural areas that often lack the money and infrastructure that larger cities have to fix water emergencies quickly. The bill has been sent to a congressional subcommittee for review.

FAIR Fleets Act

The proposal would require federal agencies to report on the fuel efficiency and environmental impact of their vehicle fleets, and establish standards to reduce emissions from government-owned cars and trucks. Federal agencies and taxpayers would benefit from lower fuel costs and reduced pollution, while the government would gain better data on how its transportation spending affects the environment. The measure aims to make federal fleet management more transparent and environmentally responsible.

Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act of 2025

Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act of 2025 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish a dairy nutrition incentive program to develop and test methods to increase the purchase and consumption of dairy under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Specifically, the program must provide an incentive to SNAP benefit recipients for the purchase of naturally nutrient-rich dairy, which the bill defines to include fluid milk, yogurt, and cheese made from cow's milk. To carry out the program, USDA must enter into cooperative agreements with, or provide competitive grants to, state or local governments and nonprofit organizations for projects. The bill provides funding for the program for each fiscal year. USDA must provide for an independent evaluation of each project that measures, to the maximum extent practicable, the effect of incentives on purchases of naturally nutrient-rich dairy by SNAP recipients. Projects currently carried out by the USDA Healthy Fluid Milk Incentives (HFMI) program must be transitioned to the new dairy nutrition incentive program; the bill repeals the HFMI program one year after USDA certifies that the transition is complete.

Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification Act of 2025

Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification Act of 2025 This bill expands the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) producer indemnity and compensation program to include compensation for all poultry growers and layers located in an APHIS-determined control area, which may include non-infected poultry. Currently, APHIS provides indemnity and compensation to producers to remove animals classified as affected, suspect, or exposed to diseases of concern, including highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). An APHIS-determined control area consists of both an infected zone and a buffer zone. Under the bill, APHIS must compensate all owners of poultry growing or laying facilities for flocks of birds that the facility owner was prohibited from growing or laying due to the location of the facility within a control area. This may include facilities that are located in the buffer zones and have non-infected poultry. Further, the bill establishes a new compensation payment formula that requires payments to be based on the owner’s average income from the five most recent flocks. Under the bill, APHIS's compensation determination is final and not subject to judicial or administrative review (other than by the Secretary of Agriculture or a designee).

CASE LOAD Act of 2025

The bill addresses caseload management within the legal system, likely aiming to reduce the burden on courts and improve case processing efficiency. Based on its referral to the House Judiciary Committee, it probably proposes changes to how courts handle their workload, which could affect judges, court staff, attorneys, and people waiting for their cases to be resolved. The specific reforms would determine whether it impacts court timelines, resources, or procedures for different types of legal cases.

Headwaters Protection Act of 2025

Headwaters Protection Act of 2025 This bill reauthorizes through FY2033 and expands the Water Source Protection Program (WSPP) under which the Forest Service carries out watershed protection and restoration projects on federal land. It also requires the Forest Service's Watershed Condition Framework for National Forest System land to ensure certain activities and authorizations do not result in long-term degradation of the health of a watershed. The bill authorizes the WSPP to support projects on state, local, or private land that is adjacent to projects on National Forest System land, so long as (1) the adjacent land is within the same watershed as the project on federal land, and (2) the owner of the adjacent land supports the project. Further, the bill expands the types of end water users that may participate in the program to include (1) an acequia association (an organization that manages traditional irrigation systems found in the Southwest); (2) a public entity that manages water infrastructure, such as stormwater or wastewater resources; (3) certain land grant entities in New Mexico called land-grant mercedes; and (4) a local, regional, or other private entity that has water delivery authority. The bill requires projects under the program to (1) protect and restore watershed health, water supply and quality, a municipal or agricultural water supply system, and water-related infrastructure; (2) protect and restore forest health from insect infestation and disease or wildfire; or (3) advance any combination of those purposes. Additionally, the bill reduces the cost share for nonfederal WSPP participants.

National Plan for Epilepsy Act

National Plan for Epilepsy Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a national plan, form an advisory council, and take other actions to address epilepsy. The requirements sunset on December 31, 2035. Specifically, the bill requires HHS to carry out a National Plan for Epilepsy to prevent, diagnose, treat, and cure epilepsy. In carrying out the plan, HHS must implement activities such as coordinating research and services across all federal agencies and soliciting public comments. Also, HHS must establish an Advisory Council on Epilepsy Research, Care, and Services. The advisory council must report to HHS and Congress every two years with an evaluation of federally funded efforts. Additionally, HHS must annually report to Congress with recommended actions based on its assessments of the nation’s progress on epilepsy.