Jim Costa

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Costa voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.

1. Animals 67% · 2 of 3 party 0%
2. Education 50% · 6 of 12 party 0%
3. Finance and Financial Sector 38% · 5 of 13 party 8%

Where Costa broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

• Statement · Press release · Oct 1, 2026

  Costa Leads Bipartisan Effort to Protect $232 Million in Rural Homeownership Funding

  Led bipartisan effort urging USDA to protect $232 million in rural homeownership funding.

  “To have these critical funds expire at a time when the program has been challenged with new and burdensome rules would be a real tragedy for rural families looking to buy a home. We applaud Congressman Costa and his colleagues for their leadership on this issue.”

  Rural HousingAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 30, 2026

  Costa Joins Three Congressional Caucuses Focused on Campus Antisemitism, U.S.-Japan Ties, and Transatlantic Partnership

  Joined three congressional caucuses focused on antisemitism, U.S.-Japan relations, and Denmark ties.

  “Since Hamas’ October 7 terrorist attack on Israel, too many Jewish students have been harassed, threatened, or made to feel unwelcome on their own campuses.”

  October 7th Terrorist Attacks ResolutionCampus AntisemitismAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 24, 2026

  Costa Leads Bipartisan Push to Protect American Produce Growers in U.S.-Mexico Trade

  Led bipartisan letter urging Trump administration to strengthen payment protections for U.S. produce growers in Mexico.

  Agriculture and FoodAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 24, 2026

  Costa Applauds $35 Million for South Valley Water Infrastructure Projects

  Applauded $35 million in federal funding for South Valley water infrastructure projects.

  “Water is the lifeblood of the San Joaquin Valley, and we need to capture and store every drop we can.”

  Water InfrastructureAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 18, 2026

  Costa Statement on Trump's Decision to Ban CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House

  Criticized Trump administration's ban of CNN, MSNBC, and Politico from White House.

  “The First Amendment is clear: freedom of speech and freedom of the press are fundamental rights that are strongly stated in our Constitution and must be protected. This is yet another attempt by this Administration to undermine those freedoms and silence a free press.”

  Trump Press BanPress FreedomAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 15, 2026

  Costa, Huffman, Padilla, Schiff Lead Bipartisan Congressional Push to Stop Proposed Yosemite Land Transfer

  Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (CA-02), and U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) are leading a bipartisan group of 157 lawmakers in urging Interior Secretary…

  “At its core, this proposal appears to provide a private benefit at the expense of land that belongs to all Americans. Any decision to relinquish public land to private ownership should be supported by a clear and compelling public benefit, not merely the economic interests of a private party.”

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Costa voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Sponsored 29 (House median 25) · cosponsored 493 (median 289), 187 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Agriculture and Food, Water Resources Development.

• H.Res. 1356 A resolution commemorating the Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities, and for other purposes.International Affairs · Introduced Jun 10, 2026 In committee
• H.Res. 1190 Supporting the designation of April 19 through April 25, 2026, as "National Crime Victims' Rights Week".Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Apr 21, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 1189 National Plan for Epilepsy ActHealth · Introduced Feb 25, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 7609 Rural Development Modernization ActAgriculture and Food · Introduced Feb 20, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 5111 CRP Improvement and Flexibility Act of 2025Modifies Conservation Reserve Program rules and enrollment flexibility. AI-readAgriculture and Food · Introduced Jan 22, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 5227 Unleashing Low-Cost Rural AI ActEnergy · Introduced Jan 6, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 3333 MORE Nurses ActHealth · Introduced Dec 16, 2025 In committee
• H.Res. 894 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that strong public education in United States history and civics is essential to preserving the Nation's founding ideals on the eve of the 250th anniversary of the United States.Education · Introduced Nov 25, 2025 In committee

How often Costa voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Costa’s campaign raised $1.3M: $528K (39%) from individuals and $797K (60%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $939K.

Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.

Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro

Who funds Costa

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 250.

1. Across the Aisle PAC Independent PAC
2. American Crystal Sugar Compay Cooperative PAC
3. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO Labor union PAC

Costa’s own leadership PAC: Valley First Leadership PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.