Person

Jim Costa

U.S. Representative from California

Also known as James Manuel Costa

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Person

Jim Costa

U.S. Representative from California

Also known as James Manuel Costa

0 members

Party

Democrat

Chamber

House

State

CA

In office since

2005

Next election

2026 →

Votes recorded

643

Stated positions

8 topics · AI-compiled from cited sources

AbortionGenerally supports abortion rights and access to contraception, opposing bans on federal health coverage that includes abortion, while having supported some restrictions such as limits on interstate transport of minors for abortions.1 ref ▾

Jim Costa on the Issues ↗

AgricultureSupports policies to strengthen California and San Joaquin Valley agriculture, including farmworker-related legislation.2 refs ▾

Economy and JobsSupports federal investment to strengthen the economy and create jobs, citing support for the American Rescue Plan, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and Inflation Reduction Act.1 ref ▾

Issues - Jim Costa For Congress 2020 ↗

Energy and EnvironmentSupports efforts to boost domestic energy security and address environmental issues.1 ref ▾

Issues | Congressman Jim Costa - House.gov ↗

ImmigrationSupports comprehensive immigration reform, including legal status for Dreamers and farmworkers, while also supporting enforcement against individuals with criminal records; has cosponsored the American Dream and Promise Act and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act.3 refs ▾

Immigration EnforcementSupports removing individuals with criminal records involved in trafficking but has raised concerns that broad immigration raids create fear among law-abiding immigrant workers.1 ref ▾

'We Stand With You': Valley Leaders Gather to Address Immigration Raids | Congressman Jim Costa ↗

Immigration Reform PoliticsCredits stronger border security under the Trump administration but argues Congress should also pursue broader immigration reform.2 refs ▾

Stem Cell ResearchSupports expanding embryonic stem cell research.1 ref ▾

Jim Costa on the Issues ↗

Legislative record

Official roll-call record · Congress 119 · BioGuide C001059

Total votes

643

Missed

26 (4.0%)

Committees

2

✅ YeaRemoving Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans ActHR8884 · 2026-07-23

On PassageResult: PassedRoll call ↗Bill on congress.gov ↗

✅ YeaDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with IranHCONRES89 · 2026-07-23

On Agreeing to the ResolutionResult: PassedRoll call ↗Bill on congress.gov ↗

Position vs. vote record — conflicts

Consistency score: 94 · Highly consistent

⚡ moderateHR8646vs. stated position on Agriculture ▾

Voted against the FY2027 Agriculture, Rural Development and FDA appropriations bill, which funds many farm and rural programs relevant to California agriculture, despite stated support for such policies; likely objected to riders or funding levels rather than agriculture policy itself.{

Voted Nay on 2026-06-04 — see the roll call ↗

Committee assignments

🏛️ House Committee on Agriculture🏛️ House Committee on Foreign Affairs

📊 Methodology: stated positions are AI-compiled from cited public sources; conflicts cross-reference them against the official roll-call record. Consistency = 100 − 12 per significant − 6 per moderate − 2 per minor conflict. Severity is editorial-model judgment — every item links its underlying vote so you can decide for yourself.

Party

Democrat

Chamber

House

State

CA

In office since

2005

Next election

2026 →

Votes recorded

643

Stated positions

8 topics · AI-compiled from cited sources

AbortionGenerally supports abortion rights and access to contraception, opposing bans on federal health coverage that includes abortion, while having supported some restrictions such as limits on interstate transport of minors for abortions.1 ref ▾

Jim Costa on the Issues ↗

AgricultureSupports policies to strengthen California and San Joaquin Valley agriculture, including farmworker-related legislation.2 refs ▾

Economy and JobsSupports federal investment to strengthen the economy and create jobs, citing support for the American Rescue Plan, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and Inflation Reduction Act.1 ref ▾

Issues - Jim Costa For Congress 2020 ↗

Energy and EnvironmentSupports efforts to boost domestic energy security and address environmental issues.1 ref ▾

Issues | Congressman Jim Costa - House.gov ↗

ImmigrationSupports comprehensive immigration reform, including legal status for Dreamers and farmworkers, while also supporting enforcement against individuals with criminal records; has cosponsored the American Dream and Promise Act and the Farm Workforce Modernization Act.3 refs ▾

Immigration EnforcementSupports removing individuals with criminal records involved in trafficking but has raised concerns that broad immigration raids create fear among law-abiding immigrant workers.1 ref ▾

'We Stand With You': Valley Leaders Gather to Address Immigration Raids | Congressman Jim Costa ↗

Immigration Reform PoliticsCredits stronger border security under the Trump administration but argues Congress should also pursue broader immigration reform.2 refs ▾

Stem Cell ResearchSupports expanding embryonic stem cell research.1 ref ▾

Jim Costa on the Issues ↗

Legislative record

Official roll-call record · Congress 119 · BioGuide C001059

Total votes

643

Missed

26 (4.0%)

Committees

2

✅ YeaRemoving Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans ActHR8884 · 2026-07-23

On PassageResult: PassedRoll call ↗Bill on congress.gov ↗

✅ YeaDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with IranHCONRES89 · 2026-07-23

On Agreeing to the ResolutionResult: PassedRoll call ↗Bill on congress.gov ↗

Position vs. vote record — conflicts

Consistency score: 94 · Highly consistent

⚡ moderateHR8646vs. stated position on Agriculture ▾

Voted against the FY2027 Agriculture, Rural Development and FDA appropriations bill, which funds many farm and rural programs relevant to California agriculture, despite stated support for such policies; likely objected to riders or funding levels rather than agriculture policy itself.{

Voted Nay on 2026-06-04 — see the roll call ↗

Committee assignments

🏛️ House Committee on Agriculture🏛️ House Committee on Foreign Affairs

📊 Methodology: stated positions are AI-compiled from cited public sources; conflicts cross-reference them against the official roll-call record. Consistency = 100 − 12 per significant − 6 per moderate − 2 per minor conflict. Severity is editorial-model judgment — every item links its underlying vote so you can decide for yourself.

❌ NayEstablishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036HCONRES113 · 2026-07-22

On Agreeing to the ResolutionResult: PassedRoll call ↗Bill on congress.gov ↗

❌ NayStop Insider Trading ActHR7008 · 2026-07-22

On PassageResult: PassedRoll call ↗Bill on congress.gov ↗

✅ YeaStop Insider Trading ActHR7008 · 2026-07-22

On Motion to RecommitResult: FailedRoll call ↗Bill on congress.gov ↗

❌ NayNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027HR8800 · 2026-07-22

On PassageResult: PassedRoll call ↗Bill on congress.gov ↗

✅ YeaNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027HR8800 · 2026-07-22

On Motion to RecommitResult: FailedRoll call ↗Bill on congress.gov ↗

❌ NayOn Agreeing to the AmendmentHR8800 · 2026-07-22

On Agreeing to the AmendmentResult: FailedRoll call ↗Bill on congress.gov ↗

❌ NayOn Agreeing to the AmendmentHR8800 · 2026-07-22

On Agreeing to the AmendmentResult: Agreed toRoll call ↗Bill on congress.gov ↗

❌ NayOn Agreeing to the AmendmentHR8800 · 2026-07-22

On Agreeing to the AmendmentResult: FailedRoll call ↗Bill on congress.gov ↗

❌ NayOn Agreeing to the AmendmentHR8800 · 2026-07-22

On Agreeing to the AmendmentResult: Agreed toRoll call ↗Bill on congress.gov ↗

❌ NayMaking continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposesHR9770 · 2026-07-21

On PassageResult: PassedRoll call ↗Bill on congress.gov ↗

✅ YeaMain Street ActHR6955 · 2026-07-21

On PassageResult: PassedRoll call ↗Bill on congress.gov ↗

✅ YeaMain Street ActHR6955 · 2026-07-21

On Motion to RecommitResult: FailedRoll call ↗Bill on congress.gov ↗