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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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.R. 5862 · American Energy Independence and Affordability Act
Introduced Oct 28, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 28, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Oct 28, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced Oct 28, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 7, 2025 · Congress
Latest action (Oct 28, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
H.R. 5840 · Feed the Community Act
Introduced Oct 28, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 16, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Oct 28, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 5835 · REPO Implementation Act of 2025
Introduced Oct 24, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 31, 2025 · International Affairs
Latest action (Oct 24, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced Oct 24, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 12, 2025 · Education
Latest action (Oct 24, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced Oct 21, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 24, 2025 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Oct 21, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and House Administration, 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. 804 · Recognizing the importance of Spanish-language media in the United States.
Introduced Oct 14, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 28, 2025 · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Oct 14, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced Oct 14, 2025 · cosponsored Nov 17, 2025 · Energy
Latest action (Oct 14, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
H.R. 5740 · WIC Benefits Protection Act
Introduced Oct 10, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 28, 2025 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Oct 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 797 · Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Introduced Oct 8, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Oct 8, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Armed Services, 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. 795 · Condemning the Hamas attacks of October 7, 2023, and calling for Hamas and its leaders to immediately and unconditionally surrender and to release the hostages, including Americans.
Introduced Oct 8, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Oct 8, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Con.Res. 56 · Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to Latina women in comparison to White, non-Hispanic men.
Introduced Oct 8, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 8, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Oct 8, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 5674 · Emergency Relief for Federal Workers Act of 2025
Introduced Oct 3, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Oct 3, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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. 5673 · Stop the Trump Electricity Price Hikes Act
Introduced Oct 3, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 3, 2025 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Oct 3, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 781 · Expressing support for the designation of October 1, 2025, as "National Animal Rescue Day" to create awareness of the importance of animal adoption, to educate on the importance of spaying and neutering animals, and to encourage animal adoptions throughout the United States.
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Animals
Latest action (Sep 30, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Res. 778 · Expressing support for the recognition of September 29, 2025, as "International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste".
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 3, 2025 · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (Sep 30, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R. 5652 · Wildfire Recovery Act
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Emergency Management
Latest action (Dec 1, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
H.R. 5619 · Federal Firefighter Paycheck Protection Act
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 6, 2025 · Economics and Public Finance
Latest action (Sep 30, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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. 5616 · $2.50 for America’s 250th Act
Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 6, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Feb 12, 2026): Received in the Senate.
H.R. 5597 · BECCS Advancement Commission Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 26, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Dec 2, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
H.Res. 757 · Expressing support for the designation of September 22, 2025, as "National Hispanic Nurses Day" and recognizing the National Association of Hispanic Nurses as the leading organization representing and advocating for Hispanic nurses.
Introduced Sep 23, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 23, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Sep 23, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 5543 · Baltic Security Assessment Act of 2025
Introduced Sep 23, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 23, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 22, 2026): Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 3.
H.Res. 741 · Acknowledging that in the aftermath of September 11, 2001, individuals experienced hate and were targeted by the government on account of their faith, race, national origin and immigration status, and suggesting various forms of relief to support those affected.
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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. 734 · Recognizing the importance of engagement with the Latino community to get into outdoor recreation and participate in activities to protect United States natural resources, and expressing support for the designation of the third week of September as "Latino Conservation Week".
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 18, 2025 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R. 5506 · Courtney Wild Reinforcing Crime Victims’ Rights Act
Introduced Sep 18, 2025 · cosponsored Oct 1, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Sep 18, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.