Jim Costa
DDemocratCA-21 · Representative
59
/ 100
Average
Attendance95
Avg: 96
Independence10
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone20
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency61
Avg: 57
Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.
Methodology35
Total Statements
25
Floor Speeches
10
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered
What They Talk About
Taxes: 12Agriculture: 11Environment: 10Trade: 8Crime & Justice: 6Infrastructure: 5Healthcare: 5Housing: 4Immigration: 4Defense: 2Labor: 2Veterans: 2Economy: 2Ukraine: 1Gun Policy: 1
Speech Tone
Neutral: 21Bipartisan: 7Ceremonial: 5Urgent: 2
Statements (35)
Floor Speech2026-05-14HealthcareGun PolicyTaxes
RECOGNIZING NATIONAL POLICE WEEKRECOGNIZING NATIONAL POLICE WEEK Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 82 (Thursday, May 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H3464] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING…
Floor Speech2026-05-13CeremonialInfrastructureAgriculture
HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF WESTERN GROWERSHONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF WESTERN GROWERS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E442-E443] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-05-13TaxesCrime & JusticeLabor
HONORING THE LEGACY OF MAX RODRIGUEZHONORING THE LEGACY OF MAX RODRIGUEZ Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E440] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-05-13TaxesCrime & JusticeVeterans
HONORING THE LEGACY OF JOHN "PHIL" LARSONHONORING THE LEGACY OF JOHN "PHIL" LARSON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E437-E438] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…
Floor Speech2026-04-30CeremonialHealthcare
HONORING THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ELBOW ROOM BAR AND GRILLHONORING THE 70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ELBOW ROOM BAR AND GRILL Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E393] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…
Floor Speech2026-04-30CeremonialDefenseAgriculture
CELEBRATING SIKH AMERICAN HISTORY MONTHCELEBRATING SIKH AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 76 (Thursday, April 30, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E394] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-03-27ImmigrationHealthcare
HONORING THE LEGACY OF KOPI SOTIROPULOSHONORING THE LEGACY OF KOPI SOTIROPULOS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E287] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-03-05BipartisanEnvironmentTradeAgriculture
FOOD IS NATIONAL SECURITYFOOD IS NATIONAL SECURITY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 42 (Thursday, March 5, 2026)] [House] [Page H2427] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] FOOD IS NATIONAL…
Floor Speech2026-02-20Agriculture
Sponsored: Rural Development Modernization ActJim Costa sponsored this legislation: Rural Development Modernization Act. Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for…
Floor Speech2026-02-04BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentTrade
STOPPING UNREGULATED BIOLOGICAL LABORATORIESSTOPPING UNREGULATED BIOLOGICAL LABORATORIES Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 25 (Wednesday, February 4, 2026)] [House] [Pages H1985-H1986] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Press Release2026-01-14
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Floor Speech2026-01-14Bipartisan
APPLAUDING STABILIZING CRIME VICTIMS FUNDAPPLAUDING STABILIZING CRIME VICTIMS FUND Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H728] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-01-13BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareEconomy
CELEBRATING 2025 WINS FOR CALIFORNIA-21CELEBRATING 2025 WINS FOR CALIFORNIA-21 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [House] [Page H668] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…
Floor Speech2026-01-08CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentTrade
IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE HONORABLE DOUG LaMALFAIN REMEMBRANCE OF THE HONORABLE DOUG LaMALFA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [House] [Pages H231-H238] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Floor Speech2026-01-08BipartisanHealthcareTaxesTrade
PUTTING AMERICANS FIRSTPUTTING AMERICANS FIRST Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 5 (Thursday, January 8, 2026)] [House] [Page H144] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PUTTING AMERICANS…
Floor Speech2025-11-19Ceremonial
Sponsored: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that strong public education in United States history and civics is essential to…Jim Costa sponsored this legislation: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that strong public education in United States history and civics is essential to preserving the Nation's founding ideals on the eve of the 250th anniversary of the United States.. Referred to the House…
Floor Speech2025-10-31
Sponsored: Expressing support for the designation of October 2025 as "Crime Prevention Month".Jim Costa sponsored this legislation: Expressing support for the designation of October 2025 as "Crime Prevention Month".. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Floor Speech2025-10-31Agriculture
Sponsored: COWS Act of 2025Jim Costa sponsored this legislation: COWS Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Floor Speech2025-10-14
Sponsored: Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act of 2025Jim Costa sponsored this legislation: Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Floor Speech2025-10-10Agriculture
Sponsored: Rural Homeownership Continuity Act of 2025Jim Costa sponsored this legislation: Rural Homeownership Continuity Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Floor Speech2025-10-06
Sponsored: Expressing support for the designation of October 8, 2025, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".Jim Costa sponsored this legislation: Expressing support for the designation of October 8, 2025, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".. Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Floor Speech2025-10-03
Sponsored: RIDE FAST ActJim Costa sponsored this legislation: RIDE FAST Act. Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Floor Speech2025-09-15
Sponsored: Ian Kalvinskas Pediatric Liver Cancer Early Detection and Screening ActJim Costa sponsored this legislation: Ian Kalvinskas Pediatric Liver Cancer Early Detection and Screening Act. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4418)
Press Release2025-08-06BipartisanTaxesForeign PolicyUkraine
EXCLUSIVE: Boosting Kyiv's Fighter Jet CapabilitiesEXCLUSIVE: Boosting Kyiv's Fighter Jet Capabilities EXCLUSIVE: Boosting Kyiv's Fighter Jet Capabilities FIRST IN NATSEC DAILY — BOOSTING KYIV’S FIGHTER JET CAPABILITIES: A bipartisan group of House members is calling on the U.S. to help Ukraine make the most of the F-16 fighter jets NATO allies…
Press Release2025-08-04
Valley ClinicsValley Clinics Valley Clinics Image or Video Image Anthony.Camach… Sun, 08/03/2025 - 22:36 Link Read More
Press Release2025-07-29TaxesEnvironment
EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Jim Costa continues push to remodel Parlier PDEXCLUSIVE: Rep. Jim Costa continues push to remodel Parlier PD EXCLUSIVE: Rep. Jim Costa continues push to remodel Parlier PD PARLIER, Calif. – The reconstruction of Parlier’s police station is now one step closer to the end following efforts to secure federal funding. On the week of July 15, the…
Press Release2025-05-30
EXCLUSIVE: California Democrats call for reinstatement of National Weather Service staffEXCLUSIVE: California Democrats call for reinstatement of National Weather Service staff EXCLUSIVE: California Democrats call for reinstatement of National Weather Service staff California House Democrats on Friday demanded that the National Weather Service restore some terminated workers and begin…
Press Release2025-04-17ImmigrationTaxesEnvironment
WATCH: Rep. Jim Costa pressures Trump admin to explain DHS, IRS cooperation in exclusive new lettersWATCH: Rep. Jim Costa pressures Trump admin to explain DHS, IRS cooperation in exclusive new letters WATCH: Rep. Jim Costa pressures Trump admin to explain DHS, IRS cooperation in exclusive new letters FRESNO, Calif. - In an exclusive interview with ABC30 Action News, Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21)…
Press Release2025-04-02Trade
EXCLUSIVE: House Dems launch effort to condemn Trump’s Canada, Mexico tariffsEXCLUSIVE: House Dems launch effort to condemn Trump’s Canada, Mexico tariffs EXCLUSIVE: House Dems launch effort to condemn Trump’s Canada, Mexico tariffs News: California Democratic Rep. Jim Costa is leading a dozen Democrats in a new push to condemn President Donald Trump’s Mexico and Canada…
Press Release2025-03-19BipartisanTaxes
EXCLUSIVE: Costa pitches bill to protect inheritance by preserving stepped-up basisEXCLUSIVE: Costa pitches bill to protect inheritance by preserving stepped-up basis EXCLUSIVE: Costa pitches bill to protect inheritance by preserving stepped-up basis Rep. Jim Costa (D–Fresno) has introduced legislation that seeks to protect people from having to pay an inheritance tax. Costa…
Floor Speech2025-03-18EnvironmentTradeEducation
HONORING THE CAREER OF LORRAINE SALAZARHONORING THE CAREER OF LORRAINE SALAZAR Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 50 (Tuesday, March 18, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 50 (Tuesday, March 18, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E224] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […
Press Release2025-02-27Environment
Will Costa's New Bill Become the Long-Awaited Fix for DACA?Will Costa's New Bill Become the Long-Awaited Fix for DACA? Will Costa's New Bill Become the Long-Awaited Fix for DACA? The American Dream and Promise Act from Reps. Jim Costa (D-Fresno) and Sylvia Garcia (D-Houston) provides citizenship opportunities to the nearly 500,000 people in the U.S.…
Floor Speech2025-02-25UrgentImmigrationEconomyTaxesHRES161HJRES20
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.J. RES. 20, PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RELATING TO…PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.J. RES. 20, PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RELATING TO "ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM: ENERGY CONSERVATION... Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume…
Press Release2025-02-16UrgentTradeHousing
EXCLUSIVE: Costa Leads Democratic Push to Block Trump’s Tariffs, Citing Risk to U.S. Housing MarketEXCLUSIVE: Costa Leads Democratic Push to Block Trump’s Tariffs, Citing Risk to U.S. Housing Market EXCLUSIVE: Costa Leads Democratic Push to Block Trump’s Tariffs, Citing Risk to U.S. Housing Market Pressing ahead with steep tariffs on Canada and Mexico risks exacerbating the US housing crisis and…
Floor Speech2024-09-18
HONORING THE CAREER OF TAD WEBERHONORING THE CAREER OF TAD WEBER Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 145 (Wednesday, September 18, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E918] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…