Jim Costa
Coverage of Jim Costa in the Nexus archive.
- Moderate US House Dem group questions USDA’s Rollins over screwworm response
A group of moderate U.S. House Democrats, including Reps. Sharice Davids, Gabe Vasquez, and Jim Costa, sent a letter to USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins demanding transparency and additional resources to address a New World screwworm outbreak in Texas and New Mexico. The lawmakers emphasized concerns over the pest's impact on livestock and food prices, while a USDA spokesperson defended the agency's communication efforts.
- House Democrats question USDA’s Rollins over screwworm response
House Democrats, including members of the New Democrat Coalition, demanded the USDA provide more details and allocate resources to address the New World screwworm outbreak in Texas and New Mexico. The lawmakers criticized the Trump administration for insufficient transparency and preparedness, while the USDA defended its communication efforts.
- Moderate US House Dem group questions USDA’s Rollins over screwworm response
A group of 21 moderate House Democrats, including Reps. Sharice Davids, Gabe Vasquez, and Jim Costa, demanded the USDA provide more details and allocate additional resources to address the New World screwworm outbreak in Texas and New Mexico. The lawmakers criticized the Trump administration for insufficient transparency and urged proactive measures to prevent further spread, while a USDA spokesperson defended the agency's communication efforts.
- Moderate US House Dem group questions USDA’s Rollins over screwworm response
A group of House Democrats from the New Democrat Coalition questioned USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins about the agency's response to a New World screwworm outbreak in Texas and New Mexico. The lawmakers demanded increased resources and transparency to address the parasitic fly's impact on livestock and food prices, while USDA defended its communication efforts.
- Moderate US House Dem group questions USDA’s Rollins over screwworm response
A group of moderate U.S. House members, including Reps. Sharice Davids, Gabe Vasquez, and Jim Costa, demanded the USDA provide more details and allocate resources to address a New World screwworm outbreak in Texas and New Mexico. The lawmakers criticized the Trump administration for insufficient transparency and urged proactive measures to support affected ranchers and prevent further spread. The USDA defended its communication efforts, stating it has provided 'unprecedented' updates to stakeholders.