CHC Roundup: Rep. Jim Costa (CA-21) - All About Agriculture

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Saturday December 06, 2025 · 5:01 AM PST

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no image description available — Rep. Jim Costa is one of the more conservative Democrats in the CHC. He is prominent on agricultural issues that many in the party ignore.

Rep. Jim Costa is promoting a Holiday Cards for Veterans program this month. It is his way of giving back to the people that sacrificed everything for our country.

Looking for a simple way to give back this season? Join my Holiday Cards for Vets program and create a heartfelt card for the brave men and woman who bravely served our nation.

A small gesture can touch the lives of countless Veterans.

To learn more about how to… pic.twitter.com/c8fo230iVg
— Rep. Jim Costa (@RepJimCosta) December 4, 2025

Rep. Jim Costa doesn’t make headlines. He isn’t particularly well known outside of the Central Valley power base he calls home. When it comes to the agricultural issues most in the Democratic ignore he is one of our best resources. What else is Rep. Jim Costa known for? How does he vote on the issues? Come with me on a journey of discovery about this legislator.

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Thursday December 04, 2025 · 6:00 AM PST

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Congressman Gabe Amo won the 2023 September Democratic Primary in an upset, defeating 11 other Democratic candidates vying to succeed David Cicilline in the special election to represent Rhode Island's 1st Congressional District (a majority white district). In the special election, held on November7, 2023, he defeated the Republican candidate 64.73 to 34.98. Congressman Gabe Amo is the first and only Black person to represent Rhode Island in Congress. (For a more thorough profile, please see New Faces in Congress: Rep. Gabe Amo, the Biden Alumnus from Rhode Island, by bilboteach).

Congressman Amo, who was born and raised in Pawtucket, RI, is the son of parents from West Africa, his mother from Liberia and his father from Ghana. Rep. Gabe Amo graduated with honors from Wheaton College where he majored in political science. He subsequently received a Marshall Scholarship to study comparative social policy at Merton College, Oxford.

Prior to his election to Congress, Rep. Amo worked in the Obama Administration, as an advisor to Governor Raimondo, as an advisor on Joe Biden’s 2020 election campaign, on Biden’s transition team and in the Biden Administration.

During his tenure, Congressman Gabe Amo has been the primary sponsor of 16 bills, 11 in the 119th Congress. Rep. Amo serves on the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology and as the Ranking Member of the Environment subcommittee of that Committee. He also serves on the House Committee on the Budget and the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, and on the East Asia and Pacific and Europe subcommittees of that Committee.

Congressman Gabe Amo is active on Twitter and Bluesky, where he posts daily.

Here are some examples from the past month, of Congressman Amo’s work, representing his constituents in press conferences, media appearances and in the House.

Nov. 3, 2025

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Nov. 7, 2025

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Wednesday December 03, 2025 · 8:01 AM PST

2025/12/03 · 08:01

Good morning friends! This will be my last Wednesday diary for at least a month. I’ve got surgery coming up in 2 weeks, and Congress will be on recess for a few weeks after the surgery. I will still be publishing a Sunday diary.

Democratic victories

Reuters: US APPEALS COURT UPHOLDS DISQUALIFICATION OF TRUMP ALLY ALINA HABBA AS ACTING US ATTORNEY IN NEW JERSEY
— Kyle Griffin (@kylegriffin1) December 1, 2025

The so-called U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Alina Habba is serving in that position unlawfully.

She is an unqualified political hack and a complete disgrace.

It’s time for her to go.
— Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) December 1, 2025

In a huge win, we’ve protected critical legal services for survivors of sexual assault & domestic violence.

The Trump administration tried to put new, unlawful conditions on VOCA & VAWA funds. We sued, and they reversed course.

We’ll continue to fight for survivors every day. pic.twitter.com/OiNOO2k5k1
— Attorney General Dan Rayfield (@AGDanRayfield) November 30, 2025

Hudson Valley's Porpiglia Farms ordered to recognize United Farm Workers’ union contract pic.twitter.com/TCpJXbXi0Y
— United Farm Workers (@UFWupdates) December 1, 2025

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Sunday November 30, 2025 · 6:00 AM PST

2025/11/30 · 06:00

I hope everyone has recovered from the big meals, football games and travel. This is a light version for those very reasons. I didn’t travel for the holiday, but enjoyed family time and football time :)

Democratic victories

A rare judicial misconduct complaint filed by the U.S. Department of Justice that accused a judge of bias in her handling of a challenge to President Donald Trump's ban on transgender troops has been dismissed.
— Reuters Legal (@legal.reuters.com) 2025-11-25T00:30:28Z

This is an important win. I stand with the Newport Fishermen’s Wives, @AGDanRayfield, and all coastal residents in protecting the lives of our crabbers and fishers. President Trump and Homeland Security, do the right thing and get that Coast Guard helicopter back to Newport! pic.twitter.com/50NEsfHJJv
— Governor Tina Kotek (@GovTinaKotek) November 25, 2025

Chair Ken Martin

Horrified to hear two members of our National Guard were shot near the White House this afternoon.

My family and I are praying for the victims and their loved ones, and I’m deeply grateful for the emergency responders who jumped to action.
— Ken Martin (@kenmartin73) November 26, 2025

Democrats doing Democratic things…

Republicans are determined to let the Affordable Care Act tax credits expire.

These extremists haven’t done a damn thing to address the high cost of living.

And that’s why working class Americans are abandoning the GOP in droves. pic.twitter.com/xcVNpgIWOx
— Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) November 28, 2025

Deeply saddened that heroic National Guard Spc. Sarah Beckstrom of West Virginia has died.

Praying for her family and Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe as he valiantly battles for his life.

Together we must find a way to better protect those patriots who bravely defend and serve our…
— Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) November 28, 2025

Trump’s foreign policy appears focused on enriching his family, members of his Administration, and his wealthiest donors.

Any deal with Russia must center Ukrainian sovereignty and long-term peace in the region, not the Trump family’s bottom line. pic.twitter.com/i5tfJd0aoO
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) November 29, 2025

Then release the full, unedited tapes of the strikes so the American people can see for themselves. Your recklessness demands full transparency and strict congressional oversight.

We will hold you accountable. https://t.co/CPACY5nqtX
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) November 29, 2025

Juan Orlando Hernandez was convicted by a jury of conspiring to traffic 400 tons of cocaine into the United States.

The Justice Department estimated that this represents 4.5 billion doses of cocaine and that he was “at the center of one of the largest and most violent… pic.twitter.com/U3kIjdfUZL
— Joaquin Castro (@JoaquinCastrotx) November 28, 2025

Yesterday @OversightDems held a shadow field hearing in Los Angeles to hear firsthand the impacts of Trump’s reckless deportation policies.

They’ve targeted and brutally detained law-abiding immigrants and American citizens, with a campaign designed to sow fear.

But the… pic.twitter.com/kGyJEW8a2W
— Rep. James Walkinshaw (@Rep_Walkinshaw) November 25, 2025

Since you won't answer the question, Sec. Noem, let me ask you again: what measures are in place to protect pregnant women in ICE custody? pic.twitter.com/qDUXUusBGc
— Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (@RepKamlagerDove) November 25, 2025

DOGE's stated mission was to weed out waste, fraud and abuse.

And after they wasted over $21 billion of YOUR taxpayer dollars, it looks like they finally found it — in themselves.

The irony... https://t.co/4oafRMMOUH
— Senator Mazie Hirono (@maziehirono) November 24, 2025

Today there is a new danger on the toy market—AI. This harmless looking teddy bear actually has an AI chatbot embedded inside. With this tech kids can engage in conversations with their toys that are intimate, inappropriate & deeply dangerous. pic.twitter.com/JzVRFDdtTe
— Richard Blumenthal (@SenBlumenthal) November 24, 2025

The use of force by ICE agents on Canal Street today puts New Yorkers and our police officers at risk. Chaos like this does nothing to make our communities safer. (1/2)
— Congresswoman Grace Meng (@meng.house.gov) 2025-11-30T00:18:37.473Z

BREAKING NEWS: We've sent a letter to the U.S. Dept. of Justice and Dept. of Homeland Security demanding that they immediately halt unlawful and reckless actions by federal officers operating in Oregon. #orpol pic.twitter.com/QfP2JWgY1P
— Attorney General Dan Rayfield (@AGDanRayfield) November 25, 2025

Colorado is taking real steps to speed up the building of more homes Coloradans can afford. The new Housing Hub Colorado will streamline financing, tax credits, and support for developers so we can get more housing built faster for the families who need it most. 🏠… pic.twitter.com/WwcWieGj3E
— Governor Jared Polis (@GovofCO) November 28, 2025

Legislation

Birth control isn’t a luxury. It’s essential healthcare. That’s why I introduced the Access to Birth Control Act—to protect your choices for school, work, and family. #HandsOffMyBirthControl #ThnxBirthControl
— Congresswoman Robin Kelly (@robinkelly.house.gov) 2025-11-30T01:15:19.055Z

Oversight

ICE’s detention of pregnant women risks serious injury or even death. This cannot continue. I led 60 lawmakers in sending a letter to DHS/ICE, demanding that they follow federal regulations protecting pregnant women from detainment and inhumane mistreatment.
— Congresswoman Robin Kelly (@robinkelly.house.gov) 2025-11-25T00:29:01.956Z

Yesterday, I became the first member of Congress in years to visit the Broadview ICE Processing Facility so I could conduct critical oversight on what’s happening inside.

The American people need to understand what’s going on in our communities in the name of the United States. pic.twitter.com/2GKC2eqpYV
— Lauren Underwood (@LaurenUnderwood) November 25, 2025

Media appearances

Public transit riders (myself included) are always looking to stay safe on our commutes.

This is why I'm leading a new bipartisan bill to ensure transit agencies can hire police officers. pic.twitter.com/2l4XM7RAnB
— Rep. Laura Friedman (@RepFriedmanCA) November 28, 2025

It’s shameful to put your own career, as Speaker Johnson did, over the healthcare of millions of Americans.

I’m going to keep fighting to deliver what you deserve: actual affordable healthcare. pic.twitter.com/H2h7X27I8Y
— Senator Andy Kim (@SenatorAndyKim) November 25, 2025

Town halls and community events

Got to see the work of some of our area’s talented artisans at Waterfire Arts Center this #SmallBusinessSaturday! Really appreciated speaking with local makers and checking out their Rhode Island-based creations.
— Congressman Gabe Amo (@amo.house.gov) 2025-11-30T03:53:07.132Z

Thank you, President Jones, for welcoming us to today’s Huskies game! Go Dawgs!
— Rep. Kim Schrier, M.D. (@repkimschrier.bsky.social) 2025-11-30T00:28:34.066Z

Protests and protest signs!

St. Paul is standing up to ICE with significant resistance ✊🏾✊🏼✊🏽✊🏿✊🏻
— Raider (@iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social) 2025-11-26T17:00:53.216Z

There is a large protest planned in Washington, DC for December 13th. Organized by the group Refuse Fascism, their goal is to peacefully protest around the entirety of the White House grounds. More here:
— Scott Dworkin (@dworkin.bsky.social) 2025-11-28T16:03:25.635Z

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