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Summary

Representative Jim Costa

Full Name: Jim Costa
Office: U.S. House (CA) - District 16, Democratic
First Elected: 11/02/2004
Last Elected: 11/06/2012
Next Election: 2014
Gender: Male
Family: Single
Birth Date: 04/13/1952
Birth Place: Fresno, CA
Home City: Fresno, CA
Religion: Catholic

Recent Key Votes

HR 4970 - Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2012
Legislation (Nay)

May 16, 2012 - Requires all programs funded by the Violence Against Women Act to have a nondiscrimination policy that includes race, color, religion, national origin, sex, and ...

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Recent Public Statements

Costa Cheers Decision to Keep Castle Air Tower Open

May 10, 2013 - Rep. Jim Costa applauded the Federal Aviation Administration's decision to continue air traffic control service at Merced's Castle Airport and 148 other contract towers nationwide. ...

Costa Introduces Major Water Legislation

May 9, 2013 - Congressman Jim Costa introduced critical legislation, the More Water and Security for Californians Act, which would significantly increase the water supply in the Valley. Farmers ...

FAA Heeds Costa Call to Maintain Overnight Service at Fresno Yosemite

May 8, 2013 - Rep. Jim Costa applauded the FAA's decision to halt the elimination of the overnight shift at Fresno Yosemite International Airport and 71 other facilities nationwide. ...

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Recent Interest Group Ratings

Span Name Rating
2011 Federally Employed Women Positions 100%
2010 Federally Employed Women Positions 50%
2009-2010 American Association of University Women Positions 70%
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Campaign Finances

Election Cycle 2012
Total Income $1,483,125.53
Total Spent $1,274,918.69
Cash On Hand $210,609.24
Debt $27,484.28
Source OpenSecrets.org
Updated 12/31/2012
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Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

Jim Costa refused to tell citizens where he stands on any of the issues addressed in the 2012 Political Courage Test, despite repeated requests from Vote Smart, national media, and prominent political leaders.

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View Jim Costa's California Congressional Election 2008 Political Courage Test
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Contact Information

Washington, D.C. Webmail
http://www.house.gov/formcosta/issue.htm

Washington, D.C. Website
http://costa.house.gov/

Capitol Website - YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/RepJimCostaCA20

Washington, D.C.
1314 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-3341

District
2700 M Street
Suite 225
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone: 661-869-1620
Fax: 661-869-1027

District
855 M Street
Suite 940
Fresno, CA 93721
Phone: 559-495-1620

Key Staff
Bret Rumbeck
Press Secretary
1314 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-3341
Fax: 202-225-9308
E-mail: http://www.house.gov/costa/IMA/issue_subscribe.htm

Key Staff
Scott Nishioki
Chief of Staff
1314 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-3341
Fax: 202-225-9308
E-mail: http://www.house.gov/costa/IMA/issue_subscribe.htm

Key Staff
Juan Lopez
Scheduler
1314 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: 202-225-3341
Fax: 202-225-9308
E-mail: http://www.house.gov/costa/IMA/issue_subscribe.htm

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