Jim Costa: United States Congressman
Position: Representative, United States Congress
Biography: Jim Costa was born on April 13, 1952, in Fresno, California. He has been a significant figure in American politics, particularly within the Democratic Party. Costa graduated from California State University, Fresno, in 1974 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. He began his public service career in the California State Assembly and the California State Senate before being elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2004, representing California's 16th Congressional District.
Current Place of Work: Jim Costa is currently serving as a Representative in the United States Congress, a position he has held since January 3, 2005.
Important Events: Recently, Representative Jim Costa participated in signing a letter to the Colombian Ambassador to the United States, part of efforts to improve U.S.-Colombia relations. Additionally, he led a bipartisan coalition of 75 members of the U.S. House of Representatives, advocating for enforcement actions against Canada regarding dairy commitments under the USMCA.
Modified: 2025/12/28