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D Democrat · U.S. Representative
Jim Costa
California's 21st district
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 In Congress since 2005 Terms 11 House Age 74
Office: 2081 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0521
676roll calls this Congress
4%missed (27)
90.2%voted with their party
31bills sponsored
500cosponsored
Votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | Yea | Retire through Ownership Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed 401–14 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Yea | Water Resources Development Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 415–9 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Yea | Ratepayer Protection Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 417–3 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Nay | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection… On Passage | Passed 214–208 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Nay | PROOF Act On Passage | Passed 217–207 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Yea | National Fraud Enforcement Division Act On Passage | Passed 352–72 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | Yea against party | An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other… On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments | Passed 262–159 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with… On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed 220–204 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Nay | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental… On Passage | Passed 216–211 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 408–17 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | Diesel Emissions Reduction Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed 343–79 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | Whistleblower Protection Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 424–0 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 417–7 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Yea | GUARD Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 414–7 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Nay | Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and… On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed 214–211 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Nay | Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and… On Ordering the Previous Question | Passed 214–208 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Present | Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors On Motion to Table | Passed 232–147 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Yea | Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 345–60 |
| Sep 14, 2026 | Yea | National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed 371–33 |
| Sep 3, 2026 | Yea against party | Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act On Passage | Passed 237–169 |
Bills sponsored
All 31 →- H.R. 10772IntroducedTo evaluate and invest in Ukrainian defense technologies.Oct 9, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- H.Res. 1611IntroducedExpressing support for the designation of October 8, 2026, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".Oct 5, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- A resolution commemorating the Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities, and for other purposes. Jun 10, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Supporting the designation of April 19 through April 25, 2026, as "National Crime Victims' Rights Week". Apr 20, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Rural Development Modernization Act Feb 20, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the…
- CRP Improvement and Flexibility Act of 2025 Jan 13, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- COWS Act of 2025 Dec 2, 2025: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
- RIDE FAST Act Dec 1, 2025: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- BUILD Act Dec 1, 2025: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
- Every Drop Counts Act Nov 19, 2025: Subcommittee Hearings Held
Recently cosponsored
- H.R. 10794IntroducedTo establish a grant program to make grants to States to improve access to the special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children.Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35] + 22 cosponsorsOct 9, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- H.R. 10740IntroducedTo designate Ukraine under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide certain nationals of Ukraine with continued eligibility for temporary protected status, and for other purposes.Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9] + 45 cosponsorsOct 5, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Expressing support for the designation of October 2026 as "National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month". Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26] + 25 cosponsorsOct 1, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- H.R. 10640IntroducedUrban Health Transformation Act of 2026Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43] + 12 cosponsorsOct 1, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such…
- H.R. 10698IntroducedICE Shootings Transparency ActRep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6] + 8 cosponsorsOct 1, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for…
- H.Res. 1603IntroducedExpressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8] + 73 cosponsorsOct 1, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of…
- H.R. 10680IntroducedFood Access in Community Health Centers Act of 2026Rep. Latimer, George [D-NY-16] + 13 cosponsorsOct 1, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
- Clergy Act Rep. Fong, Vince [R-CA-20] + 21 cosponsorsSep 30, 2026: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5298)
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