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Costa, Jim

United States Representative · California · District 21

DemocraticBioguide C001059

Jim Costa is the Democratic U.S. representative for California’s 21st District and has served in the House since 2005. A San Joaquin Valley farmer, he previously served 24 years in the California Legislature, including service in both the Assembly and State Senate.

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Profile research reviewed August 22, 2026

Jim Costa is the Democratic U.S. representative for California’s 21st District and has served in the House since 2005. A San Joaquin Valley farmer, he previously served 24 years in the California Legislature, including service in both the Assembly and State Senate.

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Current institutional role

Co-Founder and Co-Chair, Congressional Crime Survivors and Justice Caucus

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Biography & Current Office

Background & current office

Jim Costa is the Democratic U.S. representative for California’s 21st District and has served in the House since 2005. A San Joaquin Valley farmer, he previously served 24 years in the California Legislature, including service in both the Assembly and State Senate.

Costa’s official biography describes him as a senior Agriculture Committee member and a Foreign Affairs Committee member and highlights long-running work on agriculture, water, transportation, veterans and victims’ rights. His committee and caucus roles remain public-record context, distinct from any claim-specific fact check.

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Public record

Current seat & contact information

Chamber
U.S. House of Representatives
Representation
California · District 21
Party
Democratic
Birth date
April 13, 1952
Washington phone
(202) 225-3341
Office
2081 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0521
Committees & Leadership

Current leadership and reviewed committee roles

Leadership / institutional roles

  • Co-Founder and Co-Chair, Congressional Crime Survivors and Justice Caucus

Reviewed committee assignments

  • House Committee on Agriculture
  • House Committee on Foreign Affairs
Recent Recorded Votes

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Sponsored/Cosponsored & Curated Notable Legislation

Legislation & official congressional activity

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Claims & Evidence

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