Jim Costa
Democrat Representative, District 21, California
18 bills355 cosponsored$1.6M raised674 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceEducation
- “After graduation, he was an aide for Congressman John Krebs and Chief of Staff to California State Assemblyman and U.S. Congressman Richard Lehman” source
- “During college, he was an intern for U.S. Congressman B.F. Sisk” source
- “earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from California State University, Fresno” source
- “he graduated from San Joaquin Memorial High School” source
Public service
- “California State Assembly (1978–1994) and California State Senate (1994–2002)” source
- “Costa proudly represents California’s 21st Congressional District” source
- “has represented the San Joaquin Valley in the United States House of Representatives since 2005” source
- “He also served as Chair of the State Senate Agriculture Committee” source
- “In 1978, Costa was elected to the California State Assembly” source
- “represents California’s 21st Congressional District, which includes parts of Fresno and Tulare counties” source
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Legislation
HR 10814cosponsor
To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide further transparency and accountability for the use of content that is generated by artificial intelligence (generative AI) in political advertisements by requiring such advertisements to include a statement within the contents of the advertisements if generative AI was used to generate any image or video footage in the advertisements, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
HR 10828cosponsor
To impose sanctions with respect to oil and gas extraction and refinement by the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Ways and Means, Oversight and Government Reform, and Rules, 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.
HR 10794cosponsor
To establish a grant program to make grants to States to improve access to the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10772sponsor
To evaluate and invest in Ukrainian defense technologies.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
HRES 1611sponsor
Expressing support for the designation of October 8, 2026, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HRES 1592cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of October 2026 as "National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10640cosponsor
To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to establish an Urban Health Transformation Program.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
HR 10698cosponsor
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General to share evidence with appropriate State and local law enforcement agencies related to shootings, injuries, or killings, by officers or employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, 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.
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HRES 1603cosponsor
Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
HR 10557cosponsor
To restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
HR 10593cosponsor
To amend section 6906 of title 31, United States Code, to permanently authorize the Payment in Lieu of Taxes program.
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HRES 1567cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of September 22, 2026, as "National Hispanic Nurses Day" and recognizing the National Association of Hispanic Nurses as the leading organization representing and advocating for Hispanic nurses.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10514cosponsor
To approve certain requests for a major disaster declaration, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HRES 1559cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HRES 1564cosponsor
Recognizing September 17, 2026, as National Teach Ag Day.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
HRES 1545cosponsor
Recognizing the importance of Latino community leadership and engagement in outdoor recreation and conservation activities that protect United States natural resources, and expressing support for the designation of September 12 through September 20, 2026, as "Latino Conservation Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HR 10473cosponsor
To authorize amounts for the purpose of investigating, documenting, verifying, and preventing the Russian Federation's ongoing and systemic unlawful transfer, deportation, indoctrination, and militarization of Ukrainian children, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
HR 10415cosponsor
Food for Thought Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10393cosponsor
To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to extend certain certification periods for the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HRES 1542cosponsor
Designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Oversight and Government Reform, and Education and Workforce, 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.
Voting Record
334 yea310 nay27 missed3 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Kyle KirklandRepublican$457K raised
- Lorenzo RiosRepublican$427K raised
- Jim CostaDemocratic· this member—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$1.6M
Small donors $18KLarge individual $610KPACs $956K
Spent $1.2MCash $658K
2024 cycle$1.7M
Small donors $5KLarge individual $687KPACs $1.0M
Spent $1.9MCash $209K
2022 cycle$2.0M
Small donors $15KLarge individual $956KPACs $1.1M
Spent $2.1MCash $389K
2020 cycle$2.1M
Small donors $7KLarge individual $900KPACs $1.2M
Spent $1.8MCash $410K
2018 cycle$1.9M
Small donors $4KLarge individual $774KPACs $1.1M
Spent $2.4MCash $110K
2016 cycle$1.8M
Small donors $7KLarge individual $831KPACs $912K
Spent $1.8MCash $617K
2014 cycle$1.5M
Small donors $13KLarge individual $731KPACs $689K
Spent $1.1MCash $618K
2012 cycle$1.5M
Small donors $12KLarge individual $754KPACs $705K
Spent $1.3MCash $211K
Top Contributors
CALIFORNIA STRATEGIES$14K
FORHAN COMPANY$13K
SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY COLLEGE$11K
COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEM$10K
PACHULSKI, STANG, ZIEHL & JONES$10K
CDM$7K
HACKMAN CAPITAL PARTNERS$7K
FAGUNDES DAIRY$7K
KALSHI$7K
FORHAN COMPANY$7K
Committees
House Committee on Agriculture
- Forestry and Horticulture
- Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
- Europe
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HR 10814: To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide further transparency and accountability for the use of content that is generated by artificial intelligence (generative AI) in political advertisements by requiring such advertisements to include a statement within the contents of the advertisements if generative AI was used to generate any image or video footage in the advertisements, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-10-15
legislation
HR 10828: To impose sanctions with respect to oil and gas extraction and refinement by the Russian Federation, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-10-15
legislation
HR 10772: To evaluate and invest in Ukrainian defense technologies.
sponsor2026-10-09
legislation
HR 10794: To establish a grant program to make grants to States to improve access to the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children.
cosponsor2026-10-09
legislation
HRES 1611: Expressing support for the designation of October 8, 2026, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".
sponsor2026-10-05
legislation
HRES 1603: Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HR 10640: To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to establish an Urban Health Transformation Program.
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HRES 1592: Expressing support for the designation of October 2026 as "National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month".
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
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HR 10698: To require the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General to share evidence with appropriate State and local law enforcement agencies related to shootings, injuries, or killings, by officers or employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HR 10593: To amend section 6906 of title 31, United States Code, to permanently authorize the Payment in Lieu of Taxes program.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10557: To restore protections for Social Security, Railroad retirement, and Black Lung benefits from administrative offset.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10514: To approve certain requests for a major disaster declaration, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-21
legislation
HRES 1567: Expressing support for the designation of September 22, 2026, as "National Hispanic Nurses Day" and recognizing the National Association of Hispanic Nurses as the leading organization representing and advocating for Hispanic nurses.
cosponsor2026-09-21
legislation
HRES 1564: Recognizing September 17, 2026, as National Teach Ag Day.
cosponsor2026-09-17
legislation
HRES 1559: Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
cosponsor2026-09-17
legislation
HR 10415: Food for Thought Act of 2026
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
HRES 1545: Recognizing the importance of Latino community leadership and engagement in outdoor recreation and conservation activities that protect United States natural resources, and expressing support for the designation of September 12 through September 20, 2026, as "Latino Conservation Week".
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
HR 10473: To authorize amounts for the purpose of investigating, documenting, verifying, and preventing the Russian Federation's ongoing and systemic unlawful transfer, deportation, indoctrination, and militarization of Ukrainian children, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
yea2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
nay2026-09-16
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
nay2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Retire through Ownership Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
HR 10393: To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to extend certain certification periods for the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-15
legislation
HR 10397: To authorize financial restitution for the violation of rights of survivors of sexual violence, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-15
legislation
HRES 1542: Designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".
cosponsor2026-09-15
legislation
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
present2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
nay2026-09-15
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 212025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 212023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 162021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 162019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 162017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 162015-01-06, 2017-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 162013-01-03, 2015-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 202011-01-05, 2013-01-03Democrat
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House, Dist. 202009-01-06, 2011-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 202007-01-04, 2009-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 202005-01-04, 2007-01-03Democrat
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