Jim Costa
Representative · CA-21 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 4, 2005
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Representative · CA-21 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 4, 2005
Official websiteBiographical Directory
Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)
511 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
H.Res. 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.
Introduced Jun 24, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 14, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9404 · VA Home Loan Navigator Act
Introduced Jun 23, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 2, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Jun 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.Res. 1372 · Remembering kindness in the United States and affirming our commitment to fostering community and building resiliency through every day acts of kindness.
Introduced Jun 18, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jun 18, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 9259 · Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 22, 2026 · Immigration
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.
H.R. 9250 · Great American Outdoors Act 250
Introduced Jun 10, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 2, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
H.R. 9211 · Jewish American Security Act
Introduced Jun 9, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 10, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jul 7, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
H.Res. 1329 · Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".
Introduced May 29, 2026 · cosponsored May 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9047 · Arlington National Cemetery Viewshed Protection Act
Introduced May 29, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 13, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (May 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.Res. 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.
Introduced May 14, 2026 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Emergency Management
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Introduced May 14, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 10, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced May 14, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 24, 2026 · Health
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8691 · Nursing is a Professional Degree Act
Introduced May 7, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 9, 2026 · Health
Latest action (May 7, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 1252 · Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
Introduced May 4, 2026 · cosponsored May 7, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 8582 · Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 5, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · cosponsored May 7, 2026 · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.Res. 1219 · Expressing support for the month of April as "Sikh History Month".
Introduced Apr 28, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2026 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Apr 28, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 8497 · Supporting Energy and Economic Development (SEED) Act
Introduced Apr 27, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Apr 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 8403 · To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to modify the definition of food.
Introduced Apr 21, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Apr 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.Res. 1199 · Recognizing linemen, the profession of linemen, the contributions of these brave men and women who protect public safety, and expressing support for the designation of April 18, 2026, as "National Lineman Appreciation Day".
Introduced Apr 20, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Apr 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1170 · Supporting the designation of April 10 as "Dolores Huerta Day", in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of the trailblazing labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta.
Introduced Apr 14, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Apr 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 8163 · Provider Reimbursement Stability Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 30, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 19, 2026 · Health
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
H.Res. 1144 · Supporting recognition of 2026 as the "International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists".
Introduced Mar 27, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Mar 27, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.
H.Res. 1143 · Recognizing the 205th anniversary of the War of Greek Independence.
Introduced Mar 27, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Mar 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Con.Res. 81 · Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity between wages paid to men and women.
Introduced Mar 26, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Mar 26, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 1132 · Expressing support for the designation of March 24, 2026, as "National Agriculture Day" and celebrating the importance of agriculture as one of the most impactful industries in the United States.
Introduced Mar 24, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 24, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Mar 24, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.