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Jim Costa

Jim Costa

DDemocratCA-21 · Representative
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
130
Total Statements
60
Floor Speeches
70
Press Releases
14
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Environment: 7Taxes: 6Immigration: 5Trade: 4Housing: 3Healthcare: 3Labor: 2Economy: 2Crime & Justice: 2Agriculture: 2Defense: 2Ukraine: 1Veterans: 1Foreign Policy: 1

Speech Tone

: 114Neutral: 9Bipartisan: 4Urgent: 3

Statements (130)

Floor Speech2026-03-27ImmigrationHealthcare
HONORING THE LEGACY OF KOPI SOTIROPULOS

HONORING 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 […

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Floor Speech2026-03-27ImmigrationHealthcare
HONORING THE LEGACY OF KOPI SOTIROPULOS

HONORING 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 […

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Floor Speech2026-03-05EnvironmentTradeAgriculture
FOOD IS NATIONAL SECURITY

FOOD 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…

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Floor Speech2026-03-05EnvironmentTradeAgriculture
FOOD IS NATIONAL SECURITY

FOOD 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…

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Floor Speech2026-02-20
Sponsored: Rural Development Modernization Act

Jim 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…

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Floor Speech2026-02-20
Sponsored: Rural Development Modernization Act

Jim 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…

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Floor Speech2026-02-20
Sponsored: Rural Development Modernization Act

Jim 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…

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Floor Speech2026-02-20
Sponsored: Rural Development Modernization Act

Jim 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…

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Floor Speech2026-02-20
Sponsored: Rural Development Modernization Act

Jim 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…

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Floor Speech2026-02-20
Sponsored: Rural Development Modernization Act

Jim 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…

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Press Release2026-01-14
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Press Release2026-01-14
119th EOY

119th EOY 119th EOY Image or Video Image Karen.Cassine@… Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:56

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Press Release2026-01-14
119th EOY

119th EOY 119th EOY Image or Video Image Karen.Cassine@… Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:56

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Press Release2026-01-14
119th EOY

119th EOY 119th EOY Image or Video Image Karen.Cassine@… Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:56

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Press Release2026-01-14
119th EOY

119th EOY 119th EOY Image or Video Image Karen.Cassine@… Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:56

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Press Release2026-01-14
119th EOY

119th EOY 119th EOY Image or Video Image Karen.Cassine@… Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:56

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Press Release2026-01-14
119th EOY

119th EOY 119th EOY Image or Video Image Karen.Cassine@… Wed, 01/14/2026 - 10:56

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Floor Speech2025-11-19
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…

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Floor Speech2025-11-19
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…

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Floor Speech2025-11-19
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…

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Floor Speech2025-11-19
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…

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Floor Speech2025-11-19
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…

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Floor Speech2025-11-19
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…

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Floor Speech2025-10-31
Sponsored: COWS Act of 2025

Jim Costa sponsored this legislation: COWS Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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Floor Speech2025-10-31
Sponsored: COWS Act of 2025

Jim Costa sponsored this legislation: COWS Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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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.

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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.

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Floor Speech2025-10-31
Sponsored: COWS Act of 2025

Jim Costa sponsored this legislation: COWS Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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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.

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Floor Speech2025-10-31
Sponsored: COWS Act of 2025

Jim Costa sponsored this legislation: COWS Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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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.

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Floor Speech2025-10-31
Sponsored: COWS Act of 2025

Jim Costa sponsored this legislation: COWS Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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Floor Speech2025-10-31
Sponsored: COWS Act of 2025

Jim Costa sponsored this legislation: COWS Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

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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.

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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.

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Floor Speech2025-10-14
Sponsored: Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act of 2025

Jim Costa sponsored this legislation: Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Floor Speech2025-10-14
Sponsored: Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act of 2025

Jim Costa sponsored this legislation: Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Floor Speech2025-10-14
Sponsored: Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act of 2025

Jim Costa sponsored this legislation: Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Floor Speech2025-10-14
Sponsored: Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act of 2025

Jim Costa sponsored this legislation: Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Floor Speech2025-10-14
Sponsored: Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act of 2025

Jim Costa sponsored this legislation: Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Floor Speech2025-10-14
Sponsored: Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act of 2025

Jim Costa sponsored this legislation: Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Floor Speech2025-10-10
Sponsored: Rural Homeownership Continuity Act of 2025

Jim Costa sponsored this legislation: Rural Homeownership Continuity Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Floor Speech2025-10-10
Sponsored: Rural Homeownership Continuity Act of 2025

Jim Costa sponsored this legislation: Rural Homeownership Continuity Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Floor Speech2025-10-10
Sponsored: Rural Homeownership Continuity Act of 2025

Jim Costa sponsored this legislation: Rural Homeownership Continuity Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Floor Speech2025-10-10
Sponsored: Rural Homeownership Continuity Act of 2025

Jim Costa sponsored this legislation: Rural Homeownership Continuity Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Floor Speech2025-10-10
Sponsored: Rural Homeownership Continuity Act of 2025

Jim Costa sponsored this legislation: Rural Homeownership Continuity Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Floor Speech2025-10-10
Sponsored: Rural Homeownership Continuity Act of 2025

Jim Costa sponsored this legislation: Rural Homeownership Continuity Act of 2025. Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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