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Costa, Jim
Member of Congress

Costa, Jim

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Bills introduced
186
During their time in Congress
Bills cosponsored
3,918
Signed on as a supporter
Status
Serving now
As of our last update

Track record

Straight from the public record
Votes with their party
92%
6,027 Yea/Nay votes vs. the Democratic majority
Roll-call votes missed
6%
389 of 6,420 votes
Bills enacted into law
1.2%
2 of 166 bills they introduced

Based on 6,420 recorded votes and 166 sponsored bills in our data. Most bills never become law — a low enactment rate is normal across Congress.

 Time in Congress
  • House of Representatives · California · District 20
    2005–2007 · Congress 109
  • House of Representatives · California · District 20
    2007–2009 · Congress 110
  • House of Representatives · California · District 20
    2009–2011 · Congress 111
  • House of Representatives · California · District 20
    2011–2013 · Congress 112
  • House of Representatives · California · District 16
    2013–2015 · Congress 113
  • House of Representatives · California · District 16
    2015–2017 · Congress 114
  • House of Representatives · California · District 16
    2017–2019 · Congress 115
  • House of Representatives · California · District 16
    2019–2021 · Congress 116
  • House of Representatives · California · District 16
    2021–2023 · Congress 117
  • House of Representatives · California · District 21
    2023–2025 · Congress 118
  • House of Representatives · California · District 21
    2025–present · Congress 119
 Washington, DC office

2081 Rayburn House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515

 (202) 225-3341

 How they voted recently 20 votes shown
DateVoteQuestionPositionResult
May 21, 2026 H #191 On Passage · 119-HR-6047 Yea Passed Details →
May 21, 2026 H #190 On Passage · 119-HR-1041 Nay Passed Details →
May 21, 2026 H #189 On Motion to Recommit · 119-HR-1041 Yea Failed Details →
May 21, 2026 H #188 On Passage · 119-HR-1329 Nay Failed Details →
May 21, 2026 H #187 On Motion to Recommit · 119-HR-1329 Yea Failed Details →
May 20, 2026 H #186 On Agreeing to the Resolution · 119-HR-1041 Nay Passed Details →
May 20, 2026 H #185 On Ordering the Previous Question · 119-HR-1041 Nay Passed Details →
May 20, 2026 H #184 On Passage · 119-HR-2616 Nay Passed Details →
May 20, 2026 H #183 On Motion to Recommit · 119-HR-2616 Yea Failed Details →
May 20, 2026 H #182 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 119-HR-1993 Yea Passed Details →
May 20, 2026 H #181 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 119-S-1003 Yea Passed Details →
May 20, 2026 H #180 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · 119-S-2393 Yea Passed Details →
May 20, 2026 H #179 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 119-HR-5317 Yea Passed Details →
May 20, 2026 H #178 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 119-HR-4544 Yea Passed Details →
May 20, 2026 H #177 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · 119-HR-3234 Yea Passed Details →
May 20, 2026 H #176 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · 119-HRES-1299 Yea Passed Details →
May 15, 2026 H #175 On Passage · 119-HR-8469 Yea Passed Details →
May 15, 2026 H #174 On Agreeing to the Amendment · 119-HR-8469 Nay Failed Details →
May 14, 2026 H #173 On Passage · 119-HR-8365 Nay Passed Details →
May 14, 2026 H #172 On Motion to Recommit · 119-HR-8365 Yea Failed Details →
 Bills they introduced 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroducedPolicy
110-HR-5042 To suspend temporarily the duty on Belt & Synapse. Jan 17, 2008 Foreign Trade and International Finance
110-HR-5044 To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Propiconazole. Jan 17, 2008 Foreign Trade and International Finance
110-HR-5043 To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Phenmedipham. Jan 17, 2008 Foreign Trade and International Finance
110-HR-5039 To suspend temporarily the duty on 1,2,4 Triazole. Jan 17, 2008 Foreign Trade and International Finance
110-HR-5041 To suspend temporarily the duty on Fenhexamid. Jan 17, 2008 Foreign Trade and International Finance
110-HR-5040 To suspend temporarily the duty on Fluopicolide. Jan 17, 2008 Foreign Trade and International Finance
110-HR-4612 Climate Neutral Electricity Generation Act of 2007 Dec 13, 2007 Taxation
110-HR-4122 American Investment in Safe, Reliable High-Speed Rail Act Nov 8, 2007 Transportation and Public Works
110-HR-4123 High-Speed Rail Authority Development and Formation Act Nov 8, 2007 Transportation and Public Works
110-HR-4074 San Joaquin River Restoration Settlement Act Nov 5, 2007 Water Resources Development
110-HR-3754 To authorize the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to accept, as part of a settl… Oct 4, 2007 Environmental Protection
110-HR-3022 Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Wilderness Act of 2008 Jul 12, 2007 Public Lands and Natural Resources
110-AMENDMENT-241 NOT YET UPDATED Jun 6, 2007 not provided
110-HR-2498 To provide for a study regarding development of a comprehensive integrated regional water managemen… May 24, 2007 Water Resources Development
109-HRES-968 Recognizing the outstanding contributions of Stephen K. Hall to California agriculture and the Cali… Jul 28, 2006 Commemorations
109-HR-5696 To respond to the unreasonable and unnecessary Japanese prohibition on the importation of United St… Jun 28, 2006 Foreign Trade and International Finance
109-HR-5125 To amend the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act to provide that the Secretary of the Interior shall not a… Apr 6, 2006 Native Americans
109-HCONRES-378 Supporting the goals and ideals of the 2006 National Crime Victims' Rights Week and efforts to incr… Apr 5, 2006 Commemorations
109-HRES-711 Recognizing and honoring the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternit… Mar 7, 2006 Commemorations
109-HCONRES-351 Recognizing and honoring the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternit… Mar 2, 2006 Commemorations
109-AMENDMENT-193 NOT YET UPDATED May 19, 2005 not provided
109-HR-2395 To suspend temporarily the duty on Propamocarb HCL (Previcur). May 17, 2005 Foreign Trade and International Finance
109-HR-2394 To suspend temporarily the duty on Spirodiclofen. May 17, 2005 Foreign Trade and International Finance
109-HR-2396 To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Imidacloprid pesticides. May 17, 2005 Foreign Trade and International Finance
109-HR-2397 To extend the temporary suspension of duty on Trifloxystrobin. May 17, 2005 Foreign Trade and International Finance
 Bills they signed on to support 25 most recent
IDTitleIntroduced
109-HCONRES-504 Calling on the League of Arab States to acknowledge the genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan and … Dec 8, 2006
109-HCONRES-482 Expressing the sense of Congress that public policy should continue to protect and strengthen the a… Sep 26, 2006
109-HCONRES-471 Congratulating The Professional Golfers' Association of America on its 90th anniversary and commend… Sep 13, 2006
109-HCONRES-446 Requiring consideration of the most recent financial report of the United States Government in the … Jul 13, 2006
109-HCONRES-430 Recognizing the accomplishments of the American Council of Young Political Leaders for providing 40… Jun 14, 2006
109-HCONRES-424 Expressing the sense of Congress that it is the goal of the United States that, not later than Janu… Jun 7, 2006
109-HCONRES-401 Supporting the goals and ideals of Mental Health Month, and for other purposes. May 11, 2006
109-HCONRES-399 Recognizing the 30th Anniversary of the victory of United States winemakers at the 1976 Paris Wine … May 3, 2006
109-HCONRES-366 To congratulate the National Aeronautics and Space Administration on the 25th anniversary of the fi… Mar 29, 2006
109-HCONRES-368 Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to honoring the goals and ideals of Alex's Lemona… Mar 29, 2006
109-HCONRES-337 Encouraging all Americans to increase their charitable giving, with the goal of increasing the annu… Feb 8, 2006
109-HCONRES-315 Urging the President to issue a proclamation for the observance of an American Jewish History Month. Dec 14, 2005
109-HCONRES-297 Honoring the life and expressing the deepest condolences of Congress on the passing of Edward Royba… Nov 15, 2005
109-HCONRES-289 Supporting the goal and mission of America Recycles Day. Nov 2, 2005
109-HCONRES-278 Expressing the sense of Congress that Congress should raise awareness about the importance of socia… Oct 26, 2005
109-HCONRES-262 Supporting the observance of National Latino AIDS Awareness Day on October 15th, 2005, and for othe… Oct 6, 2005
109-HCONRES-218 Recognizing the centennial of sustained immigration from the Philippines to the United States and a… Jul 26, 2005
109-HCONRES-206 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the President should temporarily suspend restrictions on … Jul 12, 2005
109-HCONRES-195 Commemorating the Armenian Genocide of 1915-1923, urging the Government of the Republic of Turkey t… Jun 29, 2005
109-HJRES-37 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men an… Mar 15, 2005
109-HCONRES-90 Conveying the sympathy of Congress to the families of the young women murdered in the State of Chih… Mar 9, 2005
109-HJRES-22 Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. Feb 17, 2005
109-HJRES-23 Disapproving the rule submitted by the Department of Agriculture relating to the establishment of m… Feb 17, 2005
109-HCONRES-44 Recognizing the historical significance of the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo. Feb 2, 2005
109-HCONRES-24 Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should grant a posthumous pardon to John Arthur… Jan 25, 2005