Costa, Jim
In office since
2005 · 21 yrs
Chambers served
House
Born
1952, Fresno
Occupation
Politician, Advocate
Education
California State University, Fresno · San Joaquin Memorial High School
Office history
- member of the California State Assembly 1978–1994
- member of the State Senate of California 1994–2002
- United States representative 2005–2007
- United States representative 2007–2009
- United States representative 2009–2011
- United States representative 2011–2013
- United States representative 2013–2015
- United States representative 2015–2017
- United States representative 2017–2019
- United States representative 2019–2021
- United States representative 2021–present
Contact
Capitol office
2081 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0521
202-225-3341
District office · Visalia
425 E. Oak Ave, Visalia, CA, 93291
559-749-9330
District office · Fresno
2440 Tulare Street, Fresno, CA, 93721
559-495-1620
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29
Bills sponsored
this session · 84 all-time
439
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 586 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 1 all-time
383
Recorded votes
94%
Vote participation
voted in 94% of 383 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
119 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
87.7%
based on 357 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
12.3%
based on 357 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
94.2%
based on 357 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
84 billsCurrent session 29 bills
- HR 2106 Expanding Medical Education Act In Committee
- HR 1856 CASE LOAD Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 1376 Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 1189 National Plan for Epilepsy Act In Committee
- HR 605 Headwaters Protection Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 338 Every Drop Counts Act In Committee
- HR 337 To provide technical and financial assistance for groundwater recharge, aquifer storage, and water source substitution projects. In Committee
- HRES 894 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. In Committee
- HR 5875 COWS Act of 2025 In Committee
- HRES 844 Expressing support for the designation of October 2025 as "Crime Prevention Month". In Committee
- HR 5796 BUILD Act In Committee
- HR 5747 Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 5728 Rural Homeownership Continuity Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 5677 RIDE FAST Act In Committee
- HRES 788 Expressing support for the designation of October 8, 2025, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day". In Committee
- HR 5355 Ian Kalvinskas Pediatric Liver Cancer Early Detection and Screening Act In Committee
- HR 5259 Permanent OPTN Fee Authority Act In Committee
- HR 5227 Unleashing Low-Cost Rural AI Act In Committee
- HR 5111 CRP Improvement and Flexibility Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 4879 Emergency Rural Water Response Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 3333 MORE Nurses Act In Committee
- HR 3099 STOP Health Threats Act In Committee
- HR 3098 FAIR Fleets Act In Committee
- HR 3035 Restoring WIFIA Eligibility Act In Committee
- HCONRES 25 Expressing the sense of Congress that Trump administration tariffs on Mexico and Canada are in violation of the United States of America-Mexico-Canada Agreement. In Committee
Historical 55 bills
- HR 9038 FAIR Fleets Act Fair Allocation and Improvement of Regional Fleets Act Died
- HR 8451 BUILD Act Boosting University Investments in Low-Income Districts Act Died
- HR 8065 Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act of 2024 Died
- HRES 615 Expressing support for the designation of October 8, 2019, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day". Died
- HR 4203 Jane’s Law Died
- HR 4204 Special Guerrilla Unit (SGU) Veterans Service Recognition Expansion Act of 2019 Died
- HR 4105 Transatlantic Legislators’ Dialogue Enhancement Act Died
- HRES 90 Supporting the observation of "National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month" during January 2019 to promote efforts to prevent, eradicate, and raise awareness of human trafficking and modern slavery. Died
- HR 5752 Conveyance Capacity Correction Act Died
- HR 5805 High Speed Rail Corridor Development Act of 2020 Died
- HR 9244 SMART Act Died
- HRES 822 Urging Tom Flores be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Died
- HR 9043 Respect for Child Survivors Act Died
- HR 5726 Non-Federal Reservoir Operations Improvement Act Died
- HRES 1385 Recognizing September 22nd, 2022, as the Order of the Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, Colombo-Stella Lodge 1149 Day. Died
- HR 5654 Expanding Medical Education Act of 2020 Died
- HRES 1366 Expressing support for the designation of October 8, 2022, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day". Died
- HR 8688 To establish a grant program for certain institutions of higher education to plan and implement projects for economic and community development in economically distressed communities, and for other purposes. Died
- HR 5487 Regional Conservation Partnership Program Improvement Act of 2018 Died
- HRES 742 Recognizing the continued success of the Food for Peace Act. Died
- HRES 1055 Supporting the designation of April 24 through April 30, 2022, as "National Crime Victims' Rights Week". Died
- HR 7419 Victims of Child Abuse Act Reauthorization Act of 2022 Died
- HRES 1043 Recognizing the accomplishments and contributions of Sikh Americans and Sikhs worldwide. Died
- HR 6864 Ocean Shipping Antitrust Enforcement Act Died
- HR 6624 Transatlantic Legislators’ Dialogue Act Died
Co-sponsored
586 billsCurrent session 439 bills
- HRES 1372 Remembering kindness in the United States and affirming our commitment to fostering community and building resiliency through every day acts of kindness. In Committee
- HR 9250 Great American Outdoors Act 250 In Committee
- HR 9404 VA Home Loan Navigator Act In Committee
- HRES 1390 Expressing support for the designation of June as Portuguese National Heritage Month. In Committee
- HRES 1384 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress must urgently take all appropriate measures to guarantee civil rights and fair political representation to all Americans. In Committee
- HR 9517 To amend the Arms Export Control Act to modify a limitation relating to export and transfers of defense articles and services under the AUKUS partnership, and for other purposes. In Committee
- HR 9550 Strategic Unmanned Systems Partnership Act In Committee
- HJRES 200 Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Turkey of certain defense articles and services. In Committee
- HRES 1427 Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. In Committee
- HR 8497 Supporting Energy and Economic Development (SEED) Act In Committee
- HRES 1219 Expressing support for the month of April as "Sikh History Month". In Committee
- HR 8567 UNLEADED Act In Committee
- HR 8691 Nursing is a Professional Degree Act In Committee
- HRES 1252 Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. Passed
- HRES 1291 Expressing support for the recognition of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as Wildfire Preparedness Week, the national event educating the public on fire safety and preparedness, and supporting the goals of a Wildfire Preparedness Week. In Committee
- HRES 1329 Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Mental Health Awareness Month". In Committee
- HR 9047 Arlington National Cemetery Viewshed Protection Act In Committee
- HR 51 Washington, D.C. Admission Act In Committee
- HRES 16 Recognizing Russian actions in Ukraine as a genocide. In Committee
- HRES 30 Honoring the life, achievements, legacy, and public service of former President James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr. In Committee
- HR 330 Organ Donation Referral Improvement Act In Committee
- HRES 33 Supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day. In Committee
- HR 347 Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 392 PRECEPT Nurses Act In Committee
- HR 433 Department of Education Protection Act In Committee
Historical 147 bills
- HRES 585 Reaffirming support for the Good Friday Agreement and other agreements to ensure a lasting peace in Northern Ireland. Died
- HRES 1086 Expressing support for the designation of March 19, 2024, as "National Agriculture Day" and celebrating the importance of agriculture as one of the most impactful industries in the United States. Died
- HR 3344 Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act Died
- HR 1315 RFS Reform Act of 2017 Died
- HRES 296 Affirming the United States record on the Armenian Genocide. Died
- HR 3376 Enhancing COPS Hiring Program Grants for Local Law Enforcement Act Died
- HR 4970 Protect Innocent Victims Of Taxation After Fire Act Died
- HCONRES 52 Expressing the sense of Congress that an appropriate site in the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery should be provided for a memorial marker to honor the memory of those who have been awarded or are eligible for the Korean Defense Service Medal who are missing in action, are unaccounted for, or died in-theater. Died
- HRES 664 Commemorating the anniversary of the invasion of Poland and recognizing the importance of the United States alliance with the Republic of Poland. Died
- HR 8566 MEGOBARI Act Mobilizing and Enhancing Georgia’s Options for Building Accountability, Resilience, and Independence Act Died
- HRES 1522 Condemning the horrific attack on November 19, 2022, at Club Q, honoring the memories of those who were murdered, and offering support to all who were impacted. Died
- HRES 256 Expressing support for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. Died
- HR 5142 To award posthumously a Congressional Gold Medal, in commemoration to the servicemembers who perished in Afghanistan on August 26, 2021, during the evacuation of citizens of the United States and Afghan allies at Hamid Karzai International Airport, and for other purposes. Signed
- HR 1891 Safe Agriculture Production Act of 2017 Died
- HR 825 Public Land Renewable Energy Development Act of 2017 Died
- HR 5623 Addressing Addiction After Disasters Act Died
- HR 3575 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 7911 Imperial Highway in Downey, California, as the "Lucille Roybal-Allard Post Office Building". Died
- HR 818 Crime Victims Fund Preservation Act of 2017 Died
- HR 512 WINGMAN Act Died
- HRES 374 Condemning Iranian state-sponsored terrorism and expressing support for the Iranian people's desire for a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic of Iran. Died
- HRES 703 Supporting the designation of September 2023 as "National Voting Rights Month". Died
- HR 806 Ozone Standards Implementation Act of 2017 Died
- HR 1763 Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2019 Died
- HR 1270 Living Donor Protection Act of 2017 Died
- HR 5788 SERVICE Act of 2021 Died
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HR 498
Do No Harm in Medicaid Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 18, 2025 |
|
HR 498
Do No Harm in Medicaid Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | December 18, 2025 |
|
HR 845
Pet and Livestock Protection Act
On Passage |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2025 |
|
HR 845
Pet and Livestock Protection Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | December 18, 2025 |
|
HR 1366
Mining Regulatory Clarity Act
On Passage |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2025 |
|
HR 1366
Mining Regulatory Clarity Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | December 18, 2025 |
|
HR 4776
SPEED Act
On Passage |
Yea | pass | December 18, 2025 |
|
HR 4776
SPEED Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | December 18, 2025 |
|
HR 4776
SPEED Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment |
Nay | fail | December 18, 2025 |
|
HR 3492
Protect Children’s Innocence Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 17, 2025 |
|
HR 3492
Protect Children’s Innocence Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | December 17, 2025 |
|
HR 6703
Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 17, 2025 |
|
HR 6703
Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | December 17, 2025 |
|
HR 3616
Reliable Power Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 17, 2025 |
|
HCONRES 64
To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Yea | fail | December 17, 2025 |
|
HCONRES 61
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Yea | fail | December 17, 2025 |
|
HRES 953
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit Federal Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures for minors; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3492) to amend section 116 of title 18, United States Code, with respect to genital and bodily mutilation and chemical castration of minors; and relating to consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Nay | pass | December 17, 2025 |
|
HRES 953
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit Federal Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures for minors; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3492) to amend section 116 of title 18, United States Code, with respect to genital and bodily mutilation and chemical castration of minors; and relating to consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process.
On Ordering the Previous Question |
Nay | pass | December 17, 2025 |
|
HR 3632
Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 16, 2025 |
|
HR 3632
Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | December 16, 2025 |
|
HR 4371
Kayla Hamilton Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 16, 2025 |
|
HR 4371
Kayla Hamilton Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | December 16, 2025 |
|
HRES 951
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1366) to provide for the location of multiple hardrock mining mill sites, to establish the Abandoned Hardrock Mine Fund, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 845) to require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue regulations removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3616) to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to review regulations that may affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3632) to amend the Federal Power Act to adjust the requirements for orders, rules, and regulations relating to furnishing adequate service, to require owners or operators of generating facilities to provide notice of planned retirements of certain electric generating units, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4371) to amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to enhance efforts to combat the trafficking of children.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Nay | pass | December 16, 2025 |
|
HRES 951
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1366) to provide for the location of multiple hardrock mining mill sites, to establish the Abandoned Hardrock Mine Fund, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 845) to require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue regulations removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3616) to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to review regulations that may affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3632) to amend the Federal Power Act to adjust the requirements for orders, rules, and regulations relating to furnishing adequate service, to require owners or operators of generating facilities to provide notice of planned retirements of certain electric generating units, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4371) to amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to enhance efforts to combat the trafficking of children.
On Ordering the Previous Question |
Nay | pass | December 16, 2025 |
|
HR 3187
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey a parcel of property of the Forest Service to Perry County, Arkansas, and for other purposes.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended |
Not Voting | pass | December 15, 2025 |
|
S 284
Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Not Voting | pass | December 15, 2025 |
|
HR 3668
Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act
On Passage |
Yea | pass | December 12, 2025 |
|
HR 3668
Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | December 12, 2025 |
|
HR 2550
Protect America's Workforce Act
On Passage |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2025 |
|
HRES 432
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2550) to nullify the Executive order relating to Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2025 |
|
HR 3898
PERMIT Act
On Passage |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2025 |
|
HR 3898
PERMIT Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | December 11, 2025 |
|
HR 3383
Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation Act of 2025
On Passage |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2025 |
|
HR 3383
Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation Act of 2025
On Agreeing to the Amendment |
Nay | fail | December 11, 2025 |
|
HR 3638
Electric Supply Chain Act
On Passage |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2025 |
|
HR 3628
State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 11, 2025 |
|
HRES 939
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States for high crimes and misdemeanors.
On Motion to Table |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2025 |
|
HRES 432
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2550) to nullify the Executive order relating to Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs, and for other purposes.
On Motion to Discharge |
Yea | pass | December 10, 2025 |
|
S 1071
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
On Passage |
Not Voting | pass | December 10, 2025 |
|
S 1071
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
On Motion to Commit |
Not Voting | fail | December 10, 2025 |
|
HRES 936
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3898) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make targeted reforms with respect to waters of the United States and other matters, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3383) to amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 with respect to the authority of closed-end companies to invest in private funds; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3638) to direct the Secretary of Energy to prepare periodic assessments and submit reports on the supply chain for the generation and transmission of electricity, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3628) to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to add a standard related to State consideration of reliable generation, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3668) to promote interagency coordination for reviewing certain authorizations under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1071) to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Nay | pass | December 10, 2025 |
|
HRES 936
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3898) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make targeted reforms with respect to waters of the United States and other matters, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3383) to amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 with respect to the authority of closed-end companies to invest in private funds; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3638) to direct the Secretary of Energy to prepare periodic assessments and submit reports on the supply chain for the generation and transmission of electricity, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3628) to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to add a standard related to State consideration of reliable generation, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3668) to promote interagency coordination for reviewing certain authorizations under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1071) to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question |
Nay | pass | December 10, 2025 |
|
HR 1676
Make SWAPs Efficient Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended |
Yea | pass | December 09, 2025 |
|
S 356
Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | December 09, 2025 |
|
HR 1049
Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 04, 2025 |
|
HR 1069
PROTECT Our Kids Act
On Passage |
Yea | pass | December 04, 2025 |
|
HR 1005
Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act
On Passage |
Yea | pass | December 03, 2025 |
|
HR 4305
DUMP Red Tape Act
On Passage |
Yea | pass | December 03, 2025 |
|
HR 2965
Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act of 2025
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 03, 2025 |
|
HRES 916
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4312) to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of student athletes and to promote fair competition with respect to intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1005) to prohibit elementary and secondary schools from accepting funds from or entering into contracts with the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1049) to ensure that parents are aware of foreign influence in their child’s public school, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1069) to prohibit the availability of Federal education funds for elementary and secondary schools that receive direct or indirect support from the Government of the People’s Republic of China; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2965) to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to ensure that the small business regulatory budget for a small business concern in a fiscal year is not greater than zero, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4305) to direct the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration to establish a Red Tape Hotline to receive notifications of burdensome agency rules, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Nay | pass | December 02, 2025 |
Career history 5 past roles
- Lower chamber District 16 Democratic
- Lower chamber District 16 Democratic
- Lower chamber District 16 Democratic
- Lower chamber District 21 Democratic
- Lower chamber District 21 Democratic