Jim Costa
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James Manuel Costa ComM (born April 13, 1952) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for California's 21st congressional district since 2023, previously representing the 20th congressional district from 2005 to 2013 and the 16th congressional district from 2013 to 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, his district includes most of Fresno.
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Co-Chair of the Blue Dog Coalition | |
In office January 3, 2023 – May 24, 2023 | |
Preceded by | Ed Case Stephanie Murphy Tom O'Halleran |
Succeeded by | Marie Gluesenkamp Perez Mary Peltola |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California | |
Assumed office January 3, 2005 | |
Preceded by | Cal Dooley |
Constituency | 20th district (2005–2013) 16th district (2013–2023) 21st district (2023–present) |
Member of the California State Senate from the 16th district | |
In office December 5, 1994 – November 30, 2002 | |
Preceded by | Phil Wyman |
Succeeded by | Dean Florez |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 30th district | |
In office December 4, 1978 – November 30, 1994 | |
Preceded by | Kenneth L. Maddy |
Succeeded by | Brian Setencich |
Personal details | |
Born | James Manuel Costa (1952-04-13) April 13, 1952 (age 72) Fresno, California, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Residence(s) | Fresno, California |
Education | California State University, Fresno (BA) |
Website | House website |
Jim Costa on the humanitarian crisis at the Mexico–United States border Recorded July 11, 2019 | |
Costa served in the California State Assembly from 1978 to 1994 before he was elected to the California State Senate from 1994 until 2002. During his time in the California State Assembly, he served as Majority Caucus Chair. Costa, who chaired the Blue Dog Coalition in the U.S. House of Representatives,[1] also chaired the Subcommittee on Livestock and Foreign Agriculture during the 117th Congress.