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Jim Costa

U.S. Representative · California's 21st congressional district

This seat is on the ballot Tuesday, November 3, 202614 days away. The current term ends Sunday, January 3, 2027.Source

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Recent votes

Jim Costa is listed on 675 roll call votes in the 119th Congress and did not vote on 26 of them. The latest 10 are below.

  1. Voted yes
    S. 2403: Retire through Ownership Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · Passed · · House roll call 314
  2. Voted yes
    H.R. 9497: Water Resources Development Act of 2026
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · · House roll call 313
  3. Voted yes
    H.R. 9340: Ratepayer Protection Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · · House roll call 312
  4. Voted no
    H.J.Res. 213: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 311
  5. Voted no
    H.R. 10326: PROOF Act
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 310
  6. Voted yes
    H.R. 9576: National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 309
  7. Voted yes
    H.R. 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
    On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments · Passed · · House roll call 308
  8. Voted yes
    H.Con.Res. 93: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
    On Agreeing to the Resolution · Passed · · House roll call 307
  9. Voted no
    H.J.Res. 210: Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision".
    On Passage · Passed · · House roll call 306
  10. Voted yes
    H.R. 9500: Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
    On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Passed · · House roll call 305

Bills sponsored

30 bills and resolutions sponsored in the 119th Congress. The newest 10 are below.

  1. H.Res. 1611: Expressing support for the designation of October 8, 2026, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".
    Introduced Oct 5, 2026 · Latest action Oct 5, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  2. H.Res. 1356: A resolution commemorating the Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities, and for other purposes.
    Introduced Jun 10, 2026 · Latest action Jun 10, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  3. H.Res. 1190: Supporting the designation of April 19 through April 25, 2026, as "National Crime Victims' Rights Week".
    Introduced Apr 20, 2026 · Latest action Apr 20, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  4. H.R. 7609: Rural Development Modernization Act
    Introduced Feb 20, 2026 · Latest action 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 Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  5. 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.
    Introduced Nov 19, 2025 · Latest action Nov 19, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  6. H.R. 5875: COWS Act of 2025
    Introduced Oct 31, 2025 · Latest action Dec 2, 2025: Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
  7. H.Res. 844: Expressing support for the designation of October 2025 as "Crime Prevention Month".
    Introduced Oct 31, 2025 · Latest action Oct 31, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  8. H.R. 5796: BUILD Act
    Introduced Oct 21, 2025 · Latest action Dec 1, 2025: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  9. H.R. 5747: Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act of 2025
    Introduced Oct 14, 2025 · Latest action Oct 14, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  10. H.R. 5728: Rural Homeownership Continuity Act of 2025
    Introduced Oct 10, 2025 · Latest action Oct 10, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Where they stand

Key votes are the votes that decided bills on each issue. Statements are not tracked yet.

Immigration

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51 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted yes H.R. 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments, passed, Sep 16, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.Res. 1490: Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes. (On Agreeing to the Resolution, passed, Sep 1, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.R. 9770: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 (On Passage, passed, Jul 21, 2026, roll call)

Abortion

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

2 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted no H.R. 6359: Pregnant Students’ Rights Act (On Passage, passed, Jan 22, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.R. 21: Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act (On Passage, passed, Jan 23, 2025, roll call)

Taxes and spending

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

35 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted yes H.R. 9500: Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act (On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended, passed, Sep 15, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.Con.Res. 113: Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036. (On Agreeing to the Resolution, passed, Jul 22, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted no H.R. 9770: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027 (On Passage, passed, Jul 21, 2026, roll call)
Sponsored 1 bill on this issue. Newest:

Foreign policy and defense

No verified summary yet. The record below is from official vote and bill data.

49 key votes in this Congress. Latest:
  • Voted yes H.R. 5334: Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments, passed, Sep 16, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.Con.Res. 93: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. (On Agreeing to the Resolution, passed, Sep 15, 2026, roll call)
  • Voted yes H.Con.Res. 89: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran. (On Agreeing to the Resolution, passed, Jul 23, 2026, roll call)
Sponsored 1 bill on this issue. Newest:
  • H.Res. 1356: A resolution commemorating the Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities, and for other purposes.

Committees

Source: committee membership list

Basics

U.S. Representative
California's 21st congressional district
  • Current term began Friday, January 3, 2025
  • Term ends Sunday, January 3, 2027
  • Phone 202-225-3341
  • Office 2081 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0521
Source

Website costa.house.gov

Sources

Vote positions are as the House recorded them. Members who were absent are listed as not voting.