Jim Costa
The saved record holds 1,250 recorded votes by Jim Costa, from 2005 to 2026.
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This record covers the votes that passed a law: votes on passage, and votes on a House resolution that passed a law. Each Congress below lists the two apart. Votes on bills that did not become law are not included yet.
118th Congress, 2023 and 2024
72 Yes · 1 No · 6 Did not vote on 79 laws of this Congress. 2 votes on a resolution that passed a law.
Votes on a resolution that passed a law
What this member says about laws and orders
This section has two lists: statements in the official record, and excerpts from this member’s own press releases. Together they name 2 laws and 1 executive order.
From the official record
Statements from the official record: Not checked yet. A statement appears here after a person reviews our account of the law or order it is about.
From this member’s press releases
From a secondary sourceThese are excerpts from press releases on this member’s official website that name a law or an executive order. We save a copy of each one.
5 excerpts
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActMarch 11, 2026
“The roundtable focused on the impact of federal funding reductions under H.R.1, including changes to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act, and explored opportunities for federal support amid record-low ACA enrollment.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActMarch 5, 2026
2026 Farm Bill Advances with Costa Priorities Supporting Central Valley Farmers and Working Families
“The legislation avoids furthering the damage made to nutrition programs by H.R. 1. It strengthens local food purchasing programs connecting farmers to communities, supports rural seniors through home-delivery pilots, and includes Buy America provisions prioritizing domestic food in schools.”
- Emergency Measures To Provide Water Resources in California and Improve Disaster Response in Certain AreasDecember 11, 2025
“By codifying the provisions of Executive Order 14181, our communities and farms can improve their access to the water resources they desperately need and along with the authorization of critical projects for improved water storage and management, the Central Valley would be poised to make meaningful progress in addressing our water needs and securing a sustainable future for our families”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActJuly 3, 2025
Rep. Jim Costa Votes against the Largest Medicaid and SNAP Cuts in History
“WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) released the following statement after voting against the partisan Republican budget, H.R. 1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also known as the Big-Ugly Bill.”
- Rescissions Act of 2025June 13, 2025
Costa Slams Bill That Risks Farm Exports and Silences Valley PBS, KVPR
“WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21) voted against H.R. 4 – Rescissions Act of 2025, which would revoke $9.8 billion in approved federal funding by Congress. The bill cuts global food aid programs that support U.S. farmers who export food, and it threatens public broadcasting relied on by millions of households.”
Member-requested spending
Congress printed 15 spending items this member requested, $19,884,000 in all, in the lists read for 4 laws.
Laws read: Public Law 119-37, Public Law 119-74, Public Law 119-75, Public Law 119-86.
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tulare Irrigation District | Public Law 119-37 | Kaweah River Siphon Resiliency ProjectNatural Resources Conservation Service · Conservation Operations | CA | $3,500,000 |
| City of Orange Cove | Public Law 119-37 | Police Department Facility ConstructionRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | CA | $1,000,000 |
| City of Kingsburg | Public Law 119-37 | Emergency Operations Center ConstructionRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | CA | $1,000,000 |
| City of Parlier | Public Law 119-37 | Police Department Facility ImprovementsRural Housing Service · Rural Community Facilities Program | CA | $1,000,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e CA City of Woodla Drain EnhanceEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,092,000 |
| on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | tate CA City of Dinuba Tower ReplaceEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,092,000 |
| City of Fresno | Public Law 119-75 | Fresno Airport ImprovementsDepartment of Transportation · Grants-in-Aid for Airports | CA | $3,150,000 |
| Central California Food Bank | Public Law 119-75 | Central California Food Bank Volunteer Center ExpansionDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | CA | $1,000,000 |
| City of Fresno | Public Law 119-75 | San Joaquin River Parkway ProjectDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | CA | $2,000,000 |
| Reedley College | Public Law 119-75 | Reedley College Ag Innovation CenterDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | CA | $2,000,000 |
Show all 15
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County of Tulare | Public Law 119-75 | Neighborhood Village Salt and Light Phase II ProjectDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | CA | $1,200,000 |
| City of Fresno | Public Law 119-75 | Clean Air Mobility NetworkDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | CA | $850,000 |
| City of Exeter | Public Law 119-75 | Exeter Street Improvement ProjectDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | CA | $500,000 |
| City of Fresno | Public Law 119-75 | Fresno Area Business Development IncubatorDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | CA | $250,000 |
| City of Visalia | Public Law 119-75 | Riggin Avenue Widening and StreetscapingDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | CA | $250,000 |
Read from the lists Congress printed for 4 laws. An item requested by several members appears under each of them, so sums across members count such an item more than once. A requester is tied to a member only when exactly one member serving in that chamber on that day has the printed name.
Where this comes from
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