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LIVE! US-Armenia Relations and the Role of AUA
July 20, 2016 @ 6:00 pm +04
Costa still grows almonds on his family farm and knows that where water flows, food grows. From fighting to fix California’s broken water system in the short- and long-term to investing in additional water storage, he has worked to bring the Valley its fair share of water and improve water reliability. As a farmer, Costa knows the challenges farmers and ranchers face firsthand. Serving as the highest ranking Californian on the House Agriculture Committee, Costa pushed for cooler heads and bipartisanship to prevail with the passage of the long overdue 2014 Farm Bill. Costa also serves on the House Natural Resources Committee that oversees water issues such as water resources planning, research and development and irrigation programs, as well as mining, oil, and gas. His efforts include securing funding for dams, working to overturn unfair federal water regulations, and increasing Valley water allocations.
In addition to his committee assignments, Costa is a member of the fiscally-conservative Blue Dog Coalition and has worked with his colleagues to support more responsible budgeting practices.
Costa is a member of the Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues, and during his time in Congress, Costa has continually urged the Administration and Congress to appropriately recognize the Armenian Genocide. Costa has a close working relationship with Armenians throughout California’s Central Valley and the nation, and he works regularly with the Armenian National Committee of America.