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Jim Costa
U.S. Representative, California
2081 Rayburn House Office Building
Summary
James Manuel Costa is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for California's 21st congressional district since 2023. He previously represented the 20th congressional district from 2005 to 2013 and the 16th congressional district from 2013 to 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, his district includes most of Fresno.
Views on the Issues
See where Rep. Costa stands — alongside Democratic and Republican positions.
Sponsored Legislation
186 bills totalHRES 1190 · Introduced Apr 20, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Apr 20, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 7609 · Introduced Feb 20, 2026 · Agriculture and Food
Feb 20, 2026: 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 consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 894 · Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · Education
Nov 19, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 5875 · Introduced Oct 31, 2025 · Agriculture and Food
Oct 31, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
HRES 844 · Introduced Oct 31, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Oct 31, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 5796 · Introduced Oct 21, 2025 · Commerce
Dec 1, 2025: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
HR 5747 · Introduced Oct 14, 2025 · Health
Oct 14, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 5728 · Introduced Oct 10, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Oct 10, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HRES 788 · Introduced Oct 6, 2025 · Energy
Oct 6, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 5677 · Introduced Oct 3, 2025 · Transportation and Public Works
Dec 1, 2025: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Landmark Legislation
Major bills from recent Congresses — outcomes and party vote breakdowns. For Rep. Costa's individual votes, view their full record on Congress.gov.
Inflation Reduction Act
Enacted2022 · H.R. 5376Largest climate investment in U.S. history; allowed Medicare to negotiate drug prices; reduced the federal deficit.
D: 50 yeaR: 0 yeaFinal: 51–50
CHIPS Act
Enacted2022 · H.R. 4346Invested $52 billion in domestic semiconductor manufacturing to reduce dependence on foreign chip supply chains.
D: 47 yeaR: 17 yeaFinal: 64–33
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Enacted