Deleted Tweets From Jim Costa, D-Calif.
Jim Costa's accounts: RepJimCosta
Tracking Since: June 01, 2012
Hunger & food insecurity are far too common across the #SanJoaquin Valley, & we must continue to work together to address this challenge. So it was great to visit the new Bobcat #FoodPantry run by @UCMBasicNeeds & met some of the remarkable @ucmerced students working there. https://t.co/yobnbpRskv
Yes, coming together - Ds & Rs - to do what's best for the Valley and America is the type of responsible leadership and good governance this country needs and deserves. I will continue to work for bipartisan solutions that serve the people of our #SanJoaquin Valley & our nation. QT @Fresnomac: Bipartisanship in DC? @RepJimCosta & @RepJeffDenham show its possible. They teamed up on #water storage legislation… https://t.co/mwjhmJwHq5)
The @CaWaterBoards staff's plan is a #WaterGrab, plain & simple. I have spent decades fighting for Valley #water, and I will continue working w/ local, state, & federal leaders - Ds & Rs - to secure safe & reliable water sources for the #SanJoaquin Valley. #StopTheWaterGrab! QT @CalAgToday: California Ag Today continues our report on the recent water rally in Sacramento with comments from @RepJimCosta an… https://t.co/SYAamoiTKQ)
This morning I was honored to join @capmadera in celebrating & thanking Jim Maxwell for all he has done for our #FarmWorkers & their families in @MaderaCounty. Jim was recently recognized by the @_NMSHSA w/ the #PlateOfBounty award. He makes a real difference in our Valley. https://t.co/DGFJqLp81H
This morning I was honored to join @capmadera in celebrating & thanking Jim Maxwell for all he has done for our #FarmWorkers & their families in @MaderaCounty. Jim was recently recognized by the @_NMSHSA w/ the #PlateOfBounty award. He makes a real difference in our Valley. https://t.co/DJPhP6Ovvk
Thank you @EvanOnstot & @KSEE24 for having me on Sunday Morning Matters to discuss me hosting @USDA @SecretarySonny in the Valley so he could hear our #agriculture producers' concerns first-hand, my efforts to fight for Valley #water, & more. Interview-> https://t.co/joUozNBVEt
Retweet to share: NOTICE -- @MyCalVet will hold a FREE veterans benefits and employment workshop for our women #veterans this Saturday in #Fresno. Sat. Aug. 25th - 10am-2pm - At Betty Rodriguez #Library For more info/to register: https://t.co/QPKF2ZaKhu @FCPL @CAStateLibrary https://t.co/ovA9iROjcM
#HealthCenters have their finger on the pulse of community #health needs & play a central role in ensuring access to #MedicalCare in the #SanJoaquin Valley. Thank you to their staff, volunteer board members, & medical professionals for serving our Valley. #NHCW18 #valueCHCs https://t.co/p8KCHcFGT4
#Agriculture can be different in every region, & I want to thank @USDA @SecretarySonny for coming to the #SanJoaquin Valley & hearing from our local #farmers I look forward to continuing to work w/ Sec. Perdue to address our Valley concerns on #water, #trade, & access to #labor. https://t.co/6cl8DJA7Dx
#California has some of the most productive #farmland in the world, cultivated by some of the hardest working individuals anywhere. I was honored to share in a meal featuring produce fresh off one of our #SanJoaquin Valley #farm yesterday in #Fresno. https://t.co/ndIOt5vgSm
Yesterday I led fellow CA House members – along w/ Rep. Jeff Denham – in calling on @USDA @SecretarySonny to work w/ us & #SpecialtyCrop producers to ensure they receive mitigation dollars equal to damage the specialty crop industry is already feeling from retaliatory #tariffs. https://t.co/1lh7Nd03v0
The #USCensus determines #representation in Congress and which communities qualify for federal support. #BeCounted in the #2020Census. #EveryoneCounts More via @nytimes: https://t.co/gtnVq4XbNe
House Passage of California Central Valley Congressman’s Legislation Another Win for Valley Water https://t.co/yyJHv3p74M
Regardless of our political beliefs & opinions, most of us agree that we need real facts & as accurate of information as possible. Here are some tips from @Fresno_State's Institute for Media & Public Trust for identifying "real" versus "#FakeNews" -> https://t.co/XYHbTHvY0t
RT to spread the word - NOTICE: The #IRS will be sending letters for those who may owe more in taxes. If you receive a letter: Know your #TaxpayerRights, respond to the @IRSNews in some way, & keep the letter. For more on your #rights & help res
It's great to see progress on our efforts to revitalize @CityofFresno. This #GranitePark project is entering Phase 2, which includes 12 new #soccer fields, to be completed mid-August. For @FresnoBee video by @CraigKohlruss and article by @ FresnoBeeBob:
#Agriculture is crucial in our #SanJoaquin Valley, w/ #farmers & #FarmWorkers playing vital roles in our economy & communities. This @FresnoBee video tells of one of our Valley #farms, including some factors important to producers during #harvest
Workers start the harvest season of melons in Firebaugh https://t.co/90sTp4mPXw
Congrats @CareForKids for your @USNews ranking as 1 of the best children's #hospitals in the US in 4 specialties! Thank you to those at #ValleyChildren's working hard every day to serve the children of our #SanJoaquin Valley & their families. https:/
Yesterday I joined w/ fellow @HispanicCaucus members for a fact-finding trip to #immigration detention facilities. Rs & Ds must come together & NOT allow children or #DREAMers to be used as leverage. More via @FresnoBee's @RoryDoesPhonics: https
As we all know, affordable, safe, & secure housing remains a challenge for many in the #SanJoaquin Valley & throughout CA. Here's my @MercedSunStar op-ed discussing working together in a bipartisan effort to rebuild the Valley after the #GreatRe
Our Valley has a rich history which plays a part in who we are today. Tomorrow night @MaderaLibrary will host a free community event to commemorate Sen. Robert Kennedy's visit to #Madera during his presidential run, 50 years ago. For more via @MadTrib:
It was an honor to join in the ribbon-cutting of #Fresno's new center for homeless & disabled #veterans. Our veterans deserve our deep gratitude & respect, and we must ensure they get the services & justice they have earned. Thank you to a QT @FresnoCountyCA: Proud to be a part of a special ribbon-cutting ceremony today, officially opening Renaissance at Parc Grove! This 4… https://t.co/9WRPy3vYdL)
RT @FresnoCountyCA: Proud to be a part of a special ribbon-cutting ceremony today, officially opening Renaissance at Parc Grove! This 4… https://t.co/9WRPy3vYdL
The Administration's steel & aluminum tariffs are bad for our #SanJoaquin Valley, #CA, & our nation. I will continue to call for a more strategic & comprehensive approach to address #trade imbalances, one that does NOT lead to a #TradeWar. @SI
Central Valley Congressman Continues to Lead on Trade for California Agriculture – Calls for Replacement of China Tariffs With a “Strategic” Allied Approach https://t.co/gJRCcjrHg9
@FresnoAirport and #rural #airports in @MercedCounty are big winners in the Federal Aviation Administration (@FAANews) Reauthorization Act we passed in the House of Representatives with strong bipartisan support last week. For more: https://t.co/q2HNvrhk
We are blessed in the #SanJoaquin Valley w/ an incredibly diverse & culturally-rich community. Thank you to our Valley Laotians, #Hmong, & other community organizations & leaders for sharing your vibrant culture w/ us in #Merced! -> via @
Free Entry And Fun In Yosemite For Earth Day https://t.co/XP3buqeV7u via @@SNOnews
Community health centers are integral to improving the #health & well-being of the people of our #SanJoaquin Valley, and I was honored to join Castle Family Health Centers celebrate the groundbreaking of its new facility. Together, we are building a
Yesterday I was joined by #SGU veterans & #veterans organization leaders to celebrate the enactment of the #Hmong Veterans’ Service Recognition Act as incorporated into last week’s appropriations law. https://t.co/CVbvEulNKx
The 2018 #FarmBill presents the opportunity to strengthen #SanJoaquin Valley agriculture & our nation's food policy. We must come together – Ds & Rs – to pass a strong, bipartisan Farm Bill. https://t.co/AaUwtUrzw2 via @mattosnews
Without fixing our broken #immigration system, I'm concerned these I-9 audits will be counterproductive, divert @ICEgov resources from other critical enforcement priorities, and have severe & disproportionate economic impacts on communities like ours QT @FresnoBee: Costa: More ICE audits will have 'severe and disproportionate' impact on Valley business https://t.co/rJrETaNaC6)
Today I urged @Interior @SecretaryZinke to increase pumping during storms falling in our #SanJoaquin Valley & across #CA. This is consistent w/ provisions I secured in the #WIINAct, a significant piece of legislation whose power can't be waste because
Today is #InternationalWomensDay. Retweet & tag the women in your life you think should be honored! As we celebrate the countless contributions of women today, let's also recommit to continue to our work to advance equality and #PressforProgress. h
Today is the 5th Anniversary of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act, which is critical for ending the violence against women that plagues our nation. Although we have been working to end this violence, we continue to work to end this horrendous
@YosemiteNPS, crown jewel of #California #NationalParks, has over $555 million in backlogged maintenance needs, & national parks across the U.S. need support. We on the @NatResources Committee should focus on a bipartisan bill for a real solution here
@YosemiteNPS, crown jewel of #California #NationalParks, has over $555 million in backlogged maintenance needs, & national parks across the U.S. need support. We on the @NatResources Committee should focus on a bipartisan bill for a real solution here
Our nation's food policy impacts both those who produce food & those who eat food, so no American is unaffected by the #FarmBill. We must pass a strong, bipartisan farm bill that strengthens our agriculture system & ensures a secure food supply --
We are blessed in our Valley with some of the most beautiful land in the country, including @YosemiteNPS. https://t.co/sm2M5DRJOS QT @YosemiteNPS: Doesn't it feel like you're here? Let your mind wander, and share with us some quiet moments from the idyllic morni… https://t.co/AAEIk0Koak)
Let us #NeverForget what happens when we give into our fears. Let us always protect #CivilLiberties for all Americans, especially during times of crisis. Let us remember that the things that unite us as Americans are more powerful than any differences b/t
Our farmers in #California grow roughly 80% of the world's #almonds. As an almond farmer in California's #SanJoaquin Valley, I am especially proud to wish everyone a Happy #NationalAlmondDay! https://t.co/T0LTbpP66O
RT @BaileyPMiller: .@SecretarySonny visited the San Luis Reservoir to learn about the California’s complex water issue. @RepJimCosta &… https://t.co/nImdmWv8qa
Congratulations to @Fresno_State President @JosephICastro for being @linked_learning's 2018 Educator Champion! https://t.co/7CNjdF73hz QT @TheCollegian: .@JosephICastro to be honored as Linked Learning ‘champion’ https://t.co/TEHeqV5PLo via @Raz_Canas)
RT @TheCollegian: .@JosephICastro to be honored as Linked Learning ‘champion’ https://t.co/TEHeqV5PLo via @Raz_Canas
In case you missed it: Yesterday's simultaneous #BlueMoon, supermoon, and total lunar eclipse as captured in our #SanJoaquin Valley by a @ucmerced student. #BlueMoon2018 #BlueBloodMoon #BlueBloodMoon2018 #BlueBloodSuperMoon https://t.co/BPAGC5Eg1w QT @MercedSunStar: A beautiful early morning sky show https://t.co/VsDnORXOa4)
It was an honor to meet with these remarkable young people at @Fresno_State last week. Their strength and determination is truly inspiring. I will continue to fight to #ProtectDREAMers in our #SanJoaquin Valley and across our country. #DREAMers #DACA QT @Fresno_State: There was laughter and tears as #FresnoState #DREAMers shared their stories of struggle & accomplishment with U.S.… https://t.co/tID9t2kzis)
Today I met with #SanJoaquin Valley DREAMers and the Chancellor of UC Merced to hear their stories and discuss my ongoing efforts to find a permanent legislative solution to protect our #DREAMers. #ProtectDREAMers #DreamAct https://t.co/vgrAuK3qcT