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.
Editorial research reviewed: August 22, 2026. Public-record fields continue to refresh independently from official chamber sources.
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
Official recorded-vote record
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Sponsored/Cosponsored & Curated Notable Legislation
Legislation & official congressional activity
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Claims & Evidence
Evidence tracker
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