Congressman Jim Costa and colleagues request emergency federal funding to address the invasive golden mussel crisis in California waterways.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Costa leads bipartisan effort: Congressman Jim Costa, alongside Representatives Vince Fong, Josh Harder, and David Valadao, issued a bipartisan letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, advocating for immediate federal funding to address the invasive golden mussel's spread in California's waterways.
Impact of golden mussels: Introduced in 2024, golden mussels threaten crucial water infrastructure and agricultural production, prompting local states of emergency in Kern and San Joaquin Counties. The lawmakers warn that without prompt action, the economic burden on local communities will increase significantly.
Call to action: The letter requests expedited funding for invasive species control and coordination with federal agencies to mitigate future threats. It emphasizes the importance of preventive measures to protect California's vital water systems from escalating damage.
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Jim Costa Fundraising
Jim Costa recently disclosed $52.0K of fundraising in a Pre-Primary FEC disclosure filed on May 21st, 2026. This was the 333rd most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year. 24.5% came from individual donors.
Costa disclosed $87.7K of spending. This was the 372nd most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Costa disclosed $818.1K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 167th most from all Pre-Primary reports we have seen this year.
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Jim Costa Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Jim Costa is worth $4.4M, as of June 2nd, 2026. This is the 178th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Costa has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Jim Costa Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Jim Costa:
- H.R.7609: Rural Development Modernization Act
- H.R.5875: COWS Act of 2025
- H.R.5796: BUILD Act
- H.R.5747: Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act of 2025
- H.R.5728: Rural Homeownership Continuity Act of 2025
- H.R.5677: RIDE FAST Act
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2026 California's 21st Congressional District Election
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Approximately $60,119 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs.
The rating for this race is currently "Likely D".
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