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Costa, Jim

Costa, Jim

Serving since 2005 (109th–119th Congresses)

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2081 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0521

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About

Jim Costa is a Democratic Representative from California's 21st district who has served in Congress since 2005 and previously chaired the Blue Dog Coalition.

Background

Jim Costa was born on April 13, 1952. Before his election to the U.S. House of Representatives, he established a long career in California state government, serving in the California State Assembly from 1978 to 1994 and the California State Senate from 1994 to 2002. During his tenure in the State Assembly, he held the position of Majority Caucus Chair.

Political career

Jim Costa began his career in public service in the California State Assembly from 1978 to 1994, where he served as Majority Caucus Chair, followed by a tenure in the California State Senate from 1994 until 2002. A member of the Democratic Party, he was first sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives in 2005. He represented California's 20th district until 2013 and the 16th district until 2023, and he currently serves as the representative for the 21st congressional district.

Current focus

Costa, Jim represents the 21st congressional district of CA in the U.S. House. Costa, Jim currently serves on the Europe, the Forestry and Horticulture, and the House Committee on Agriculture. They have sponsored 97 bills in the current House, including H.R. 7609; H.Res. 894; H.Res. 844.

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Committee Assignments

Legislative Activity

97

Bills Sponsored

10

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