Jim Costa

House · CA · Democrat

Born: Apr 13, 1952 (age 74)

Service history (11 terms)

109th Congress — House, CA, Democrat (2005-01-04 to 2007-01-03)
110th Congress — House, CA, Democrat (2007-01-04 to 2009-01-03)
111th Congress — House, CA, Democrat (2009-01-06 to 2011-01-03)
112th Congress — House, CA, Democrat (2011-01-05 to 2013-01-03)
113th Congress — House, CA, Democrat (2013-01-03 to 2015-01-03)
114th Congress — House, CA, Democrat (2015-01-06 to 2017-01-03)
115th Congress — House, CA, Democrat (2017-01-03 to 2019-01-03)
116th Congress — House, CA, Democrat (2019-01-03 to 2021-01-03)
117th Congress — House, CA, Democrat (2021-01-03 to 2023-01-03)
118th Congress — House, CA, Democrat (2023-01-03 to 2025-01-03)
119th Congress — House, CA, Democrat (2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03)

Recorded votes (2875 on record)

YeasubstantiveMay 11, 2022 · House · Passed
South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act of 2021
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 66 — South Florida Clean Coastal Waters Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 11, 2022 · House · Passed
NWR Modernization Act of 2021
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 5324 — NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 11, 2022 · House · Passed
Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 847 — Promoting Digital Privacy Technologies Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 11, 2022 · House · Passed
Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2022
On Passage — H R 2499 — Federal Firefighters Fairness Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveMay 11, 2022 · House · Failed
Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2022
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 2499
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 11, 2022 · House · Agreed to
Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2022
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 2499
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 11, 2022 · House · Agreed to
Federal Firefighters Fairness Act of 2022
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 2499
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 11, 2022 · House · Passed
Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022
On Passage — H R 7691 — Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveMay 11, 2022 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 903) to enhance the security operations of the Transportation Security Administration and stability of the transportation security workforce by applying the personnel system under title 5, United States Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration who provide screening of all passengers and property, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2499) to amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to create a presumption that a disability or death of a Federal employee in fire protection activities caused by any of certain diseases is the result of the performance of such employees duty, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5129) to amend the Community Services Block Grant Act to reauthorize and modernize the Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7691) making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for the situation in Ukraine for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 1097 — Providing for consideration of H.R. 903, Rights for the TSA Workforce Act; H.R. 2499, Federal Firefighters Fairness Act; H.R. 5129, Community Services Block Grant Modernization Act; and H.R. 7691, Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act; and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralMay 11, 2022 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 903) to enhance the security operations of the Transportation Security Administration and stability of the transportation security workforce by applying the personnel system under title 5, United States Code, to employees of the Transportation Security Administration who provide screening of all passengers and property, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2499) to amend chapter 81 of title 5, United States Code, to create a presumption that a disability or death of a Federal employee in fire protection activities caused by any of certain diseases is the result of the performance of such employees duty, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5129) to amend the Community Services Block Grant Act to reauthorize and modernize the Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7691) making emergency supplemental appropriations for assistance for the situation in Ukraine for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2022, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 1097 — Providing for consideration of H.R. 903, Rights for the TSA Workforce Act; H.R. 2499, Federal Firefighters Fairness Act; H.R. 5129, Community Services Block Grant Modernization Act; and H.R. 7691, Additional Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act; and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralMay 11, 2022 · House · Failed
On Motion to Adjourn — ADJOURN
YeasubstantiveApr 28, 2022 · House · Passed
Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act of 2022
On Passage — S 3522 — Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 28, 2022 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 3522) to provide enhanced authority for the President to enter into agreements with the Government of Ukraine to lend or lease defense articles to that Government to protect civilian populations in Ukraine from Russian military invasion, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 1065 — Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 3522) Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralApr 28, 2022 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 3522) to provide enhanced authority for the President to enter into agreements with the Government of Ukraine to lend or lease defense articles to that Government to protect civilian populations in Ukraine from Russian military invasion, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 1065 — Providing for consideration of the bill (S. 3522) Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 27, 2022 · House · Passed
A bill to direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in the World Health Organization, and for other purposes.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 812 — To direct the Secretary of State to develop a strategy to regain observer status for Taiwan in the World Health Organization, and for other purposes
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 27, 2022 · House · Passed
Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act of 2021
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 4693 — Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 27, 2022 · House · Passed
Stop Iranian Drones Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 6089 — Stop Iranian Drones Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 27, 2022 · House · Passed
Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 4133 — Caribbean Basin Security Initiative Authorization Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 27, 2022 · House · Passed
Countering Malign Russian Activities in Africa Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 7311 — Countering Malign Russian Activities in Africa Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 27, 2022 · House · Passed
Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 3344 — Transatlantic Telecommunications Security Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 27, 2022 · House · Passed
Reaffirming support for strong United States and Moldova relations, Moldova's democracy, and its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, As Amended — H RES 833 — Expressing support for Moldova’s democracy, independence, and territorial integrity and strengthening United States and Moldova relations
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 27, 2022 · House · Passed
To support the independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of the Republic of Georgia, and for other purposes.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 923 — Georgia Support Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 27, 2022 · House · Passed
Asset Seizure for Ukraine Reconstruction Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 6930 — Asset Seizure for Ukraine Reconstruction Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 27, 2022 · House · Passed
To oppose violations of religious freedom in Ukraine by Russia and armed groups commanded or otherwise supported by or acting on behalf of Russia.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 496 — Ukraine Religious Freedom Support Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 27, 2022 · House · Passed
Protecting Semiconductor Supply Chain Materials from Authoritarians Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 7372 — Protecting Semiconductor Supply Chain Materials from Authoritarians Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 27, 2022 · House · Passed
AXIS Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 7314 — Assessing Xi’s Interference and Subversion Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 27, 2022 · House · Passed
American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 497 — American Fisheries Advisory Committee Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 7, 2022 · House · Passed
Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment — H R 6968 — Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 7, 2022 · House · Passed
Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment — H R 7108 — Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 7, 2022 · House · Passed
Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021
On Passage — H R 3807 — Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralApr 7, 2022 · House · Failed
Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act of 2021
On Motion to Recommit — H R 3807 — Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 7, 2022 · House · Passed
Ukraine Invasion War Crimes Deterrence and Accountability Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 7276 — Ukraine Invasion War Crimes Deterrence and Accountability Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 6, 2022 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3807) to amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 1033 — Providing for consideration of H.R. 3807, Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralApr 6, 2022 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3807) to amend the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to increase appropriations to the Restaurant Revitalization Fund, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 1033 — Providing for consideration of H.R. 3807, Restaurant Revitalization Fund Replenishment Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 6, 2022 · House · Passed
Recommending that the House of Representatives find Peter K. Navarro and Daniel Scavino, Jr., in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas duly issued by the Select Committee to investigate the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 1037 — Recommending that the House of Representatives find Peter K. Navarro and Daniel Scavino, Jr., in Contempt of Congress for Refusal to Comply with Subpoenas Duly Issued by the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the United States Capitol
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 6, 2022 · House · Passed
Relating to the consideration of House Report 117-284 and an accompanying resolution.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 1023 — Relating to the consideration of House Report 117-284 and an accompanying resolution
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralApr 6, 2022 · House · Passed
Relating to the consideration of House Report 117-284 and an accompanying resolution.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 1023 — Relating to the consideration of House Report 117-284 and an accompanying resolution
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 5, 2022 · House · Passed
Calling on the United States Government to uphold the founding democratic principles of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and establish a Center for Democratic Resilience within the headquarters of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended — H RES 831 — Calling on the United States Government to uphold the founding democratic principles of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and establish a Center for Democratic Resilience within the headquarters of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 5, 2022 · House · Passed
Small Project Efficient and Effective Disaster Recovery Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 5641 — SPEED Recovery Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 5, 2022 · House · Passed
Resilient AMERICA Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 5689 — Resilient AMERICA Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 5, 2022 · House · Passed
DHS Trade and Economic Security Council Act of 2021
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 4476 — DHS Trade and Economic Security Council Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 5, 2022 · House · Passed
Spectrum Coordination Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 2501 — Spectrum Coordination Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 5, 2022 · House · Passed
Data Mapping to Save Moms’ Lives Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 1218 — Data Mapping to Save Moms’ Lives Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 5, 2022 · House · Passed
Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 1916 — Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 5, 2022 · House · Passed
Medical Marijuana Research Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 5657 — Medical Marijuana Research Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 1, 2022 · House · Passed
Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act
On Passage — H R 3617 — MORE Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralApr 1, 2022 · House · Failed
Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 3617 — MORE Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 1, 2022 · House · Failed
Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 3617
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 1, 2022 · House · Agreed to
Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 3617
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveApr 1, 2022 · House · Agreed to
Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 3617
Plain-language explanation available