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Costa, Jim

🏠 U.S. RepresentativeDemocrat📍 CaliforniaDISTRICT 21
Born
1952age 74
Washington office
2081 Rayburn House Office Building

Costa, Jim is a Democratic U.S. Representative from California, representing the 21st Congressional District, serving in the 119th United States Congress.

Born in 1952 (age 74). Washington, D.C.

office: 2081 Rayburn House Office Building. Official website: https://costa.house.gov/..

20 most recent bills sponsored by Costa, Jim. Click a title to read the full bill on Congress.gov.

# DateBill / TitleRoleStatus
01 · 06/10/2026SponsorIn Committee
02 · 04/20/2026SponsorIn Committee
03 · 02/20/2026SponsorIn Committee
04 · 11/19/2025SponsorIn Committee
05 · 10/31/2025SponsorIn Committee
06 · 10/31/2025SponsorIn Committee
07 · 10/21/2025SponsorIn Committee
08 · 10/14/2025SponsorIn Committee
09 · 10/10/2025SponsorIn Committee
10 · 10/06/2025SponsorIn Committee
11 · 10/03/2025SponsorIn Committee
12 · 09/15/2025SponsorSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4418)
13 · 09/10/2025SponsorIn Committee
14 · 09/09/2025SponsorIn Committee
15 · 09/03/2025SponsorIn Committee
16 · 08/05/2025SponsorIn Committee
17 · 05/13/2025SponsorIn Committee
18 · 04/30/2025SponsorIn Committee
19 · 04/30/2025SponsorIn Committee
20 · 04/28/2025SponsorIn Committee
11
Elections Won
2004
First Elected
22
Years Served
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Party

Costa, Jim (Democratic) has won 11 congressional elections, representing California's 21st Congressional District, first elected in 2004. Currently serving. Source: Congress.gov / Library of Congress.

2024
election

U.S. House of Representatives · 16th Congressional District

California · 119th Congress · 2025–present
● CURRENTD✓ WON2-year term

Costa, Jim (Democratic) was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing California's 16th Congressional District, in the 2024 general election. Their 2-year term began in January 2025. Currently serving. 119th United States Congress.

2022
election

U.S. House of Representatives · 16th Congressional District

California · 118th Congress · 2023–2025
D✓ WON2-year term

Costa, Jim (Democratic) was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing California's 16th Congressional District, in the 2022 general election. Their 2-year term began in January 2023. Term concluded January 2025. 118th United States Congress.

2020
election

U.S. House of Representatives · 16th Congressional District

California · 117th Congress · 2021–2023
D✓ WON2-year term

Costa, Jim (Democratic) was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing California's 16th Congressional District, in the 2020 general election. Their 2-year term began in January 2021. Term concluded January 2023. 117th United States Congress.

2018
election

U.S. House of Representatives · 16th Congressional District

California · 116th Congress · 2019–2021
D✓ WON2-year term

Costa, Jim (Democratic) was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing California's 16th Congressional District, in the 2018 general election. Their 2-year term began in January 2019. Term concluded January 2021. 116th United States Congress.

2016
election

U.S. House of Representatives · 16th Congressional District

California · 115th Congress · 2017–2019
D✓ WON2-year term

Costa, Jim (Democratic) was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing California's 16th Congressional District, in the 2016 general election. Their 2-year term began in January 2017. Term concluded January 2019. 115th United States Congress.

2014
election

U.S. House of Representatives · 16th Congressional District

California · 114th Congress · 2015–2017
D✓ WON2-year term

Costa, Jim (Democratic) was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing California's 16th Congressional District, in the 2014 general election. Their 2-year term began in January 2015. Term concluded January 2017. 114th United States Congress.

2012
election

U.S. House of Representatives · 16th Congressional District

California · 113th Congress · 2013–2015
D✓ WON2-year term

Costa, Jim (Democratic) was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing California's 16th Congressional District, in the 2012 general election. Their 2-year term began in January 2013. Term concluded January 2015. 113th United States Congress.

2010
election

U.S. House of Representatives · 16th Congressional District

California · 112th Congress · 2011–2013
D✓ WON2-year term

Costa, Jim (Democratic) was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing California's 16th Congressional District, in the 2010 general election. Their 2-year term began in January 2011. Term concluded January 2013. 112th United States Congress.

2008
election

U.S. House of Representatives · 16th Congressional District

California · 111th Congress · 2009–2011
D✓ WON2-year term

Costa, Jim (Democratic) was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing California's 16th Congressional District, in the 2008 general election. Their 2-year term began in January 2009. Term concluded January 2011. 111th United States Congress.

2006
election

U.S. House of Representatives · 16th Congressional District

California · 110th Congress · 2007–2009
D✓ WON2-year term

Costa, Jim (Democratic) was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing California's 16th Congressional District, in the 2006 general election. Their 2-year term began in January 2007. Term concluded January 2009. 110th United States Congress.

2004
election

U.S. House of Representatives · 16th Congressional District

California · 109th Congress · 2005–2007
D✓ WON2-year term

Costa, Jim (Democratic) was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing California's 16th Congressional District, in the 2004 general election. Their 2-year term began in January 2005. Term concluded January 2007. 109th United States Congress.

Each entry = one election victory. Data: Congress.gov / Library of Congress.

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