Foreign Affairs and National Security
Keeping Americans safe is my greatest responsibility as your representative in Congress. I believe that we must always take a diplomatic approach to our nation’s foreign policy. As a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, I am responsible for dealing with matters of national security abroad that affect us here at home. I am proud to work with my colleagues to strengthen our national security and global leadership.
To protect our interests abroad, I have advocated to defend human rights, strengthen diplomatic relations, invest in our national defense, and improve America’s leadership in the international community. As the U.S. Chairman of the Transatlantic Legislators’ Dialogue (TLD), I have worked with members of the U.S. House and European Parliament to strengthen trade, energy, climate, and security relations on several issues that affect our constituents. With rising challenges from terrorism, nuclear developments, and human rights violations, the United States must assert its global leadership to keep us safe at home and abroad.
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WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) hosted the 85th EU-U.S.
WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee joined Chairman Gregory W. Meeks, and 15 members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee in releasing the following statement recognizing two months since protests in Iran began:
WASHINGTON - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) co-signed a letter with nearly 20 House members urging the Biden administration to support calling a special session of the United Nations Rights Council to investigate Iran’s human rights abuses, including its crackdown on nationwide protests and broader violations of women’s rights.
FRESNO, Calif. – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) continued to advocate for new, advanced aircraft for Fresno’s 144th Fighter Wing.
FRESNO, Calif. - Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) announced that they would cut oil production by 2 million barrels a day from its production quotas beginning in November.
As one of the only members of Congress to have stayed overnight in Ukraine since Russia’s unprovoked attack in February, I’ve witnessed the 24-hour cycle of a capital city finding energy through every-day routine.
WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement after he voted to pass the Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2023 to keep the government open, fund vital public programs, and support Ukraine amidst Putin’s unprovoked war.
Since its founding during World War II, the airfield now known as Fresno Yosemite International Airport has been synonymous with the military.
In the beginning, it was the U.S. Army Air Force’s Fourth Air Force. After a stint under civilian control following World War II, the 194th Fighter Interceptor Squadron relocated to the airport, with the 144th Fighter Wingcoming in 1954. In the almost six decades since, civilians and military have successfully co-existed at the airport.
WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Jim Costa co-led a letter to the U.S. Secretary of the Air Force requesting that the 144th Fighter Wing of California Air National Guard receive new F-35 or F-15EX fighter aircraft, as the current F-15C is near its end of service. This will help ensure the 144th Fighter Wing can continue executing its mission with the best available technology.