Energy
Our Valley is rich in energy and natural resources that are critical to our nation. I believe in and support U.S. energy independence, which will advance our energy security, end dependence on foreign countries and create good-paying American jobs. We must also invest in energy efficiency while transitioning to cheaper, clean energy and other policies that will diversify and sustain our domestic energy sector.
Congressional Democrats passed the Inflation Reduction Act supports energy reliability and cleaner energy production coupled with historic investments in American clean energy manufacturing. The law includes direct consumer incentives to buy energy-efficient and electric appliances, clean vehicles, and rooftop solar, and invest in home energy efficiency, with a significant portion of the funding going to lower-income households and disadvantaged communities. In Congress, I will continue to advocate for policies that will safeguard American energy security for years to come.
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FRESNO, Calif. - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) announced that they would cut oil production by 2 million barrels a day from its production quotas beginning in November.
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (CA-16), John Larson (CT-01), and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) were joined by U.S.
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after he voted to pass the Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2023 to keep the government open, fund vital public programs, and support Ukraine amidst Putin’s unprovoked war.
WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) joined a bipartisan group of colleagues in a letter to the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and Interior (DOI) Secretary Deb Haaland urging for additional support to combat wildfires and ensure Western communities have the resources they need to suppress wildfires.
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WASHINGTON – Representatives Jim Costa (CA-16) and Burgess Owens (UT-04) introduced the Mining Schools Act of 2022, bipartisan legislation to increase and improve opportunities for university and college mining and geological programs to prepare students to meet America's fu
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after he voted to pass H.R. 7606 – Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act legislation that will bolster the food and agriculture supply chain, ensure fair competition in the meat and poultry sectors, and lower food and gasoline costs for American consumers.
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