CALIFORNIA-21 · HOUSE · 119TH CONGRESS
Jim Costa
- Democratic
- 11 terms
- Born 1952
Jim Costa is a Democratic Representative representing California-21 in the United States House of Representatives. Currently serving 11 terms. Jim Costa has a 47.6% community approval rating based on 21 votes on USApprate.
Community approval
48% approve
- Total votes: 21
- 90-day change: −2.4
- Last 7 days: 2
- House rank: 213/445
10 support · 11 oppose
21 votes from unique devices, one per person · 2 cast in the last 7 days. Community pulse, not a scientific poll. Read the method →
Legislative record
Jim Costa has served in the House of Representatives since 2005. Congress.gov lists 189 bills and resolutions sponsored and 4,007 cosponsored by Jim Costa.
- Sponsored
- 189
- Cosponsored
- 4,007
Terms in Congress
- House · CA-20 — 2005–2013
- House · CA-16 — 2013–2023
- House · CA-21 — 2023–now
Recently sponsored bills
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H.R. 10772 (119th Congress) — Frontline Innovation Act
Introduced Oct 9, 2026Latest action (Oct 9, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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H.Res. 1611 (119th Congress) — Expressing support for the designation of October 8, 2026, as "National Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Day".
Introduced Oct 5, 2026Latest action (Oct 5, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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H.Res. 1190 (119th Congress) — Supporting the designation of April 19 through April 25, 2026, as "National Crime Victims' Rights Week".
Introduced Apr 20, 2026Latest action (Apr 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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H.Res. 1356 (119th Congress) — A resolution commemorating the Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities, and for other purposes.
Introduced Jun 10, 2026Latest action (Jun 10, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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H.R. 7609 (119th Congress) — Rural Development Modernization Act
Introduced Feb 20, 2026Latest action (Feb 20, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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H.Res. 894 (119th Congress) — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that strong public education in United States history and civics is essential to preserving the Nation's founding ideals on the eve of the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Introduced Nov 19, 2025Latest action (Nov 19, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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H.R. 5875 (119th Congress) — COWS Act of 2025
Introduced Oct 31, 2025Latest action (Dec 2, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Research, and Biotechnology.
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H.Res. 844 (119th Congress) — Expressing support for the designation of October 2025 as "Crime Prevention Month".
Introduced Oct 31, 2025Latest action (Oct 31, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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H.R. 5796 (119th Congress) — BUILD Act
Introduced Oct 21, 2025Latest action (Dec 1, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
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H.R. 5747 (119th Congress) — Preventing Illegal Laboratories and Protecting Public Health Act of 2025
Introduced Oct 14, 2025Latest action (Oct 14, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Source: Congress.gov (Library of Congress), updated Oct 31, 2026. Counts cover all Congresses on record.
Understanding Jim Costa's Approval Rating
On USApprate, Representative Jim Costa currently holds a community approval rating of 47.6% for 2026, drawn from 21 visitor votes (10 support, 11 oppose). This grassroots score reflects how site visitors feel about Jim Costa right now, and it is recalculated the moment a new vote is cast.
How this rating is calculated
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Frequently asked questions
How is Jim Costa's approval rating calculated on USApprate?
Jim Costa's approval rating is the share of USApprate visitors who voted "Support" rather than "Oppose", expressed as a percentage of all votes cast. As of 2026, Jim Costa holds a 47.6% community approval rating based on 21 votes. The figure updates in real time and is limited to one vote per visitor to prevent ballot stuffing.
Is this an official or scientific approval rating for Jim Costa?
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