Costa Claims Ranking Member Spot on Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Research

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After being selected as Ranking Member on the Rural Development, Research, Biotechnology and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee, Congressman Costa made the following statement:

"Our smaller cities and rural areas are a critical part of our Valley's economy," said Costa. "By serving as Ranking Member of the Rural Development, Research, Biotechnology and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee, I intend to bring much needed attention to the priorities of our rural towns. From Selma to Parlier, Kettlemen City to Weedpatch, the Valley has a great deal of need."

"As Ranking Member, I am also committed to protecting research programs at our Valley's great agricultural colleges like my alma mater, Fresno State and defending successful export initiatives like the Market Access Program that have helped to expand markets and promote U.S. agriculture products abroad."

Costa will continue as a member of the Resources Subcommittee on Water and Power."Water and jobs continue to be among my highest priorities as I represent the needs of farmers, farm workers, and farm communities in our Valley. Even as rain and snow are falling throughout the state, we know that our Valley's water issues are far from over. I look forward to working in a bipartisan fashion with my colleagues on the Water and Power Subcommittee and this Administration as we look for real solutions to our state's water challenges."

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