What I’ve Been Working on For You!

After another busy week in Washington, I was back in the district for the 4th of July work period to talk to constituents about the important work we’re doing in our nation’s capital. Here are some highlights from the week of July 1st.

Happy Independence Day

As we celebrate the 243rd birthday of our great nation, let’s cherish the country we live in and appreciate the sacrifices our soldiers have made for us. I feel so proud to be part of the most wonderful country in the world and it’s been my honor to work each and every day on behalf of you and your families in Washington. I wish you a safe and joyous holiday weekend. Happy Birthday, America!

Resolving the humanitarian crisis at our border

The situation at our border has escalated to a humanitarian crisis. It’s past time we act to address these issues and that’s why I supported a funding bill to immediately provide assistance to migrants in detention centers at our border. The bill provides money to supply basic needs like food, blankets and clean drinking water that these people should already be receiving. 

Engaging Valley Farmers

Last week I had the honor of hosting the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue for a town hall in Los Banos with Ag producers from across the valley. Among the discussion with participants were concerns about trade, water and immigration.  

Pushing for fair elections

Also last week I voted to pass H.R. 2722, the S.A.F.E. Act (Securing America’s Federal Elections) to guard against foreign interference in our democracy.

Protecting our elections is critical to ensuring that every American’s vote counts. I support the S.A.F.E. Act because it works to modernize our voting infrastructure and ensures that state and local election officials have the tools they need to safeguard the integrity of our elections.

Valley lands big dollars

Big news for Madera! My office helped secure much needed funding to help improve downtown and build affordable housing for the community. The $11.3 million dollar dollar grant will help build a 48 unit housing project for veterans, seniors and families and provide for improvements to pedestrian walkways and an adult bike share program.

New high school for Central Unified

Congratulations to the Central Unified School District which finally broke ground at the site of what will be their newest high school. It’s been a long time coming for the district; they had to shelve plans to build the school back in 2008 due to the recession. The new state of the art high school is expected to be completed in the fall of 2021.

Upcoming Events Across the District:

Recent News Coverage:

• Your Central Valley | 7/28/2019 | Farmers Hopeful Solutions to Come After Sec.Perdue Visit
• Visalia Times Delta | 07/28/2019 | ‘I don’t have Democratic or Republican cows’: Ag secretary, congressmen address Valley growers
• The Business Journal | 7/02/2019 | Madera Awarded $11.3 Million for Veteran’s Housing Project
• Fresno Bee | 7/03/2019 | Abandoned Historic Building in Downtown Fresno Will House 79 Families

Sincerely,

Jim Costa
Member of Congress

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