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Jim Costa
U.S. Representative, CA-21
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Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Representative, CA-21 current
California |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2025 | Jan 3, 2027 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, CA-21
California |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2023 | Jan 3, 2025 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, CA-16
California |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2021 | Jan 3, 2023 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, CA-16
California |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2019 | Jan 3, 2021 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, CA-16
California |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2017 | Jan 3, 2019 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, CA-16
California |
Democratic | Jan 6, 2015 | Jan 3, 2017 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, CA-16
California |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2013 | Jan 3, 2015 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, CA-20
California |
Democratic | Jan 5, 2011 | Jan 3, 2013 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, CA-20
California |
Democratic | Jan 6, 2009 | Jan 3, 2011 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, CA-20
California |
Democratic | Jan 4, 2007 | Jan 3, 2009 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, CA-20
California |
Democratic | Jan 4, 2005 | Jan 3, 2007 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| US House District CA-21
United States |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2023 | Jan 3, 2025 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| US House District CA-16
United States |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2021 | Jan 3, 2023 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| US House District CA-16
United States |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2019 | Jan 3, 2021 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| US House District CA-16
United States |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2017 | Jan 3, 2019 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| US House District CA-16
United States |
Democratic | Jan 6, 2015 | Jan 3, 2017 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| US House District CA-16
United States |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2013 | Jan 3, 2015 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| US House District CA-20
United States |
Democratic | Jan 5, 2011 | Jan 3, 2013 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| US House District CA-20
United States |
Democratic | Jan 6, 2009 | Jan 3, 2011 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| US House District CA-20
United States |
Democratic | Jan 4, 2007 | Jan 3, 2009 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| US House District CA-20
United States |
Democratic | Jan 4, 2005 | Jan 3, 2007 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Committee assignments
- House Committee on Agriculture — Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry — Ranking Member unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Agriculture unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Agriculture — Forestry and Horticulture unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Foreign Affairs unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Foreign Affairs — Europe unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
Ideology — academic context, not a GovTally claim
DW-NOMINATE coordinates (Congress 119): economic dim. -0.199, social dim. 0.447. Voteview DW-NOMINATE Voteview-academic
Roll-call votes (583 recorded)
| Bill | Motion / question | Position | Chamber · stage · roll | Date | Outcome | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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HR 4553
Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2026
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On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2025-234 | Sep 3, 2025 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll234 US-GOV-PD |
| On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2025-233 | Sep 3, 2025 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll233 US-GOV-PD | |
| On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2025-232 | Sep 3, 2025 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll232 US-GOV-PD | |
| On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2025-231 | Sep 3, 2025 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll231 US-GOV-PD | |
| On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2025-230 | Sep 3, 2025 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll230 US-GOV-PD | |
| On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2025-229 | Sep 3, 2025 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll229 US-GOV-PD | |
| On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2025-228 | Sep 3, 2025 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll228 US-GOV-PD | |
| On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2025-227 | Sep 3, 2025 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll227 US-GOV-PD | |
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HJRES 105
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…
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On Passage | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-226 | Sep 3, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll226 US-GOV-PD |
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HJRES 106
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…
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On Passage | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-225 | Sep 3, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll225 US-GOV-PD |
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HJRES 104
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule…
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On Passage | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-224 | Sep 3, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll224 US-GOV-PD |
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HRES 539
Censuring Representative LaMonica McIver and removing her from the Committee on Homeland Security.
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On Motion to Table | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-223 | Sep 3, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll223 US-GOV-PD |
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HRES 672
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4553) making appropriations for energy and water…
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2025-222 | Sep 3, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll222 US-GOV-PD |
| On Ordering the Previous Question | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-221 | Sep 3, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll221 US-GOV-PD | |
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HR 747
Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act of 2025
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-220 | Sep 2, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll220 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 4216
Made-in-America Defense Act
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-219 | Sep 2, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll219 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 4275
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025
|
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-218 | Jul 23, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll218 US-GOV-PD |
|
HR 3357
Enhancing Multi-Class Share Disclosures Act
|
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-217 | Jul 23, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll217 US-GOV-PD |
|
HR 1917
Great Lakes Mass Marking Program Act of 2025
|
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-216 | Jul 22, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll216 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 3937
Wabeno Economic Development Act
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-215 | Jul 22, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll215 US-GOV-PD |
|
HR 3351
Improving Access to Small Business Information Act
|
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-214 | Jul 21, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll214 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 3095
To direct the United States Postal Service to designate single, unique ZIP Codes for certain…
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Not voting | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-213 | Jul 21, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll213 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 4016
Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026
|
On Passage | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-212 | Jul 18, 2025 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll212 US-GOV-PD |
| On Motion to Recommit | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2025-211 | Jul 18, 2025 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll211 US-GOV-PD | |
| On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2025-210 | Jul 18, 2025 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2025-roll210 US-GOV-PD |
Campaign finance
2024 cycle · official FEC aggregate
Period Jan 1, 2023–Dec 31, 2024 · as of Dec 31, 2024 · coverage: official aggregate · FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
| Receipts | Spending | Cash | Debt | Refunds | Self-funding | Net receipts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,705,408 | $1,885,604 | $208,882 | $27,665 | $24,630 | — | $1,680,778 |
2024 · Itemized receipts loaded
Period Jan 23, 2023–Dec 26, 2024 · verified Jun 21, 2026 · 7:10 AM · coverage: itemized partial · FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
| Gross receipts loaded | Refunds/reversals loaded | Net receipts loaded |
|---|---|---|
| $1,805,120 | $0 | $1,805,120 |
Largest itemized receipts
| Cycle | Amount | Donor | To committee | Type | Date | Coverage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,500 | AFZAL, TEHMINA | JIM COSTA FOR CONGRESS | Big donor | Aug 14, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally funding-type rules |
| 2024 | $6,500 | SINGH, JASPREET | JIM COSTA FOR CONGRESS | Big donor | Aug 14, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally funding-type rules |
| 2024 | $6,500 | ARK, MANDEEP | JIM COSTA FOR CONGRESS | Big donor | Aug 14, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD GovTally funding-type rules |
| 2024 | $5,000 | NATIONAL CATTLEMEN'S BEEF ASSOCIATION | JIM COSTA FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | May 12, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | CALIFORNIA CITRUS MUTUAL FEDERAL PAC | JIM COSTA FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Oct 5, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE | JIM COSTA FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Oct 8, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY PAC | JIM COSTA FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Jun 9, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | INTERNATIONAL DAIRY FOODS ASSOCIATION | JIM COSTA FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Nov 1, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | MARATHON PETROLEUM CO. EMPLOYEES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (MEPAC) | JIM COSTA FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Oct 28, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS | JIM COSTA FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Nov 1, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | BRAVANTE FARM CAPITAL, LLC | JIM COSTA FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Nov 2, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | WESTERN GROWERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | JIM COSTA FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Jun 21, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | THE HOME DEPOT INC. PAC | JIM COSTA FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Jun 9, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | J. R. SIMPLOT CO., PAC | JIM COSTA FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Jun 23, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION | JIM COSTA FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Oct 14, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
Largest loaded receipts, not a complete total. FEC contributor data may not be used for commercial solicitation.
Outside spending
Independent expenditures are not campaign contributions and are shown separately by support or opposition.
| Cycle | Position | Itemized spending loaded | Period / as of | Coverage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Support | $60,277 (15 records) | Feb 1, 2023–Oct 23, 2024 · as of Oct 23, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
Sponsored legislation (1 as lead sponsor)
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HRES 1356
US · Jun 10, 2026
A resolution commemorating the Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities, and for other purposes.
Social media
Recent posts
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