Jim Costa's Schedule This Week
Week of Monday, September 28, 2026
House: pro forma sessions Mon and Thu; next convenes Mon, Oct 5, 2026; no session days scheduled Oct 12 – Nov 6, 2026 (source)
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Week of Sep 28 – Oct 4, 2026
House pro forma session
House pro forma session
Votes, May 19 – Oct 2, 2026
The House's last 30 days in session: voted in 138 of 139 roll calls (99%).
Costa voted with the majority of House Democrats on 126 roll calls and against it on 11.
Votes against the party majority, missed votes, and "present" votes (13)
| Date | Vote | Question | Result | Jim Costa | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16 | No. 308 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments H.R. 5334An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes | Passed | Yea | Most House Democrats: Nay |
| Sep 15 | No. 298 | On Motion to Table H.Res. 1486Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors | Passed | Present | Voted present |
| Sep 3 | No. 295 | On Passage H.R. 4795Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act | Passed | Yea | Most House Democrats: Nay |
| Sep 2 | No. 294 | On Passage H.R. 1501Protecting Domestic Mining Act | Passed | Yea | Most House Democrats: Nay |
| Sep 1 | No. 291 | On Passage H.R. 9436To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective | Passed | Yea | Most House Democrats: Nay |
| Jul 23 | No. 283 | On Passage H.R. 8884Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act | Passed | Yea | Most House Democrats: Nay |
| Jul 21 | No. 271 | On Passage H.R. 6955Main Street Act | Passed | Yea | Most House Democrats: Nay |
| Jul 21 | No. 261 | On Agreeing to the Amendment H.R. 8800 | Failed | Yea | Most House Democrats: Nay |
| Jul 21 | No. 260 | On Agreeing to the Amendment H.R. 8800 | Agreed to | Yea | Most House Democrats: Nay |
| Jul 15 | No. 243 | On Agreeing to the Amendment H.R. 8595 | Failed | Nay | Most House Democrats: Yea |
| Jun 10 | No. 217 | On Passage H.R. 7892No Aid for Ghost Students Act | Passed | Yea | Most House Democrats: Nay |
| Jun 8 | No. 208 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended H.R. 8466TRUE Accountability Act | Passed | Not Voting | Did not vote |
| May 21 | No. 191 | On Passage H.R. 6047Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act | Passed | Yea | Most House Democrats: Nay |
Bills with new actions, May 19 – Oct 2, 2026
Sponsored by Costa (1)
H.Res. 1356 A resolution commemorating the Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities, and for other purposes.
Latest action Jun 10, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
This resolution recognizes and commemorates the Day of Portugal, Camões, and the Portuguese Communities, a holiday celebrating Portuguese heritage and culture named for the 16th century poet Luís Vaz de Camões.
Cosponsored by Costa (66)
H.Res. 1603 Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Latest action Oct 1, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.
H.R. 10640 To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to establish an Urban Health Transformation Program.
Latest action Oct 1, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
H.R. 10698 To require the Secretary of Homeland Security and the Attorney General to share evidence with appropriate State and local law enforcement agencies related to shootings, injuries, or killings, by officers or employees of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement or U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and for other purposes.
Latest action Oct 1, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Homeland Security, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, 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.
H.Res. 1592 Expressing support for the designation of October 2026 as "National Learning Disabilities Awareness Month".
Latest action Oct 1, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 227 Clergy Act
Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
H.R. 10557 Protection of Social Security Benefits Restoration Act
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
H.R. 10593 Permanently Authorizing PILT Act
Latest action Sep 24, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R. 10514 Disaster Relief Fairness Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 21, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.Res. 1567 Expressing support for the designation of September 22, 2026, as "National Hispanic Nurses Day" and recognizing the National Association of Hispanic Nurses as the leading organization representing and advocating for Hispanic nurses.
Latest action Sep 21, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1564 Recognizing September 17, 2026, as National Teach Ag Day.
Latest action Sep 17, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.Res. 1559 Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
Latest action Sep 17, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 10415 Food for Thought Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 16, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 6130 ASAP Act
Latest action Sep 16, 2026: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 40 - 0.
H.R. 10473 Justice for Ukrainian Children Act
Latest action Sep 16, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
H.R. 1266 Combating Illicit Xylazine Act
Latest action Sep 16, 2026: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 623.
H.R. 2709 Save Our Sequoias Act
Latest action Sep 16, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
H.R. 4950 Data BRIDGE Act
Latest action Sep 16, 2026: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 35 - 0.
H.R. 900 Sinkhole Mapping Act of 2025
Latest action Sep 16, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
H.R. 979 AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025
Latest action Sep 16, 2026: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 622.
H.Res. 1545 Recognizing the importance of Latino community leadership and engagement in outdoor recreation and conservation activities that protect United States natural resources, and expressing support for the designation of September 12 through September 20, 2026, as "Latino Conservation Week".
Latest action Sep 16, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R. 10393 WIC for Kids Act
Latest action Sep 15, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 10397 Survivors’ Rights Restitution Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 15, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
H.R. 309 National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act
Latest action Sep 15, 2026: Received in the Senate.
H.Res. 1542 Designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".
Latest action Sep 15, 2026: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Oversight and Government Reform, and Education and Workforce, 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.
H.R. 10374 Affordable Premiums for Seniors Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 14, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
H.R. 2175 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 130 South Patterson Avenue in Santa Barbara, California, as the "Brigadier General Frederick R. Lopez Post Office Building".
Latest action Sep 14, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 598.
H.R. 4662 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6444 San Fernando Road in Glendale, California, as the "Paul Ignatius Post Office".
Latest action Sep 14, 2026: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 603.
H.Res. 1537 Supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "National Clean Energy Week".
Latest action Sep 14, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
H.R. 3717 Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act of 2025
Latest action Sep 10, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries.
H.R. 10324 ROMA Act
Latest action Sep 8, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R. 3495 Direct Seller and Real Estate Agent Harmonization Act
Latest action Sep 8, 2026: Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Education and Workforce, H. Rept. 119-494, Part II.
H.R. 10312 SBA Spanish Resource Report Act
Latest action Sep 8, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
H.R. 5267 American Franchise Act
Latest action Sep 8, 2026: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 702.
H.R. 10297 El Salvador TPS Act of 2026
Latest action Sep 3, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 10246 9–8–8 Community Infrastructure Act
Latest action Sep 3, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 10186 Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act
Latest action Aug 31, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.R. 10083 Water Technology and Resilience Reauthorization Act
Latest action Aug 13, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1476 Supporting the designation of the week of August 2 through August 8, 2026, as "National Farmers Market Week".
Latest action Aug 3, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.Res. 1475 Expressing support for the designation of the first week of August as "National Community Health Center Week", and encouraging all Americans to participate by visiting their local community health center and celebrating the important partnership between health centers and the communities they serve.
Latest action Aug 3, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9902 Federal Naming Standards Act
Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
H.R. 9929 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4640 Cass Street in San Diego, California, as the "Mary Wilding Memorial Post Office Building".
Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Res. 1451 Recognizing Charleston as the appropriate host city for the 2027 annual meeting of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly.
Latest action Jul 23, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 6529 Protecting Families from AI Data Center Energy Costs Act
Latest action Jul 21, 2026: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 44 - 0.
H.R. 3168 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025
Latest action Jul 21, 2026: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
H.R. 2913 Ukraine Support Act
Latest action Jul 20, 2026: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 462.
H.R. 4288 To name the Department of Veterans Affairs community-based outpatient clinic in San Jose, California, as the "Corporal Patrick D. Tillman VA Clinic".
Latest action Jul 16, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.R. 1420 Pacific Flyway Habitat Enhancement Act
Latest action Jul 16, 2026: ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Gallagher asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1420, a bill originally introduced by Representative LaMalfa, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 3514 Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025
Latest action Jul 15, 2026: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 0.
H.Res. 1427 Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Latest action Jul 13, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9211 Jewish American Security Act
Latest action Jul 7, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
H.R. 9581 Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce Act
Latest action Jul 2, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.J.Res. 200 Providing for congressional disapproval of the proposed foreign military sale to Turkey of certain defense articles and services.
Latest action Jul 2, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 4398 Veteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability Act
Latest action Jun 30, 2026: Subcommittee Hearings Held
H.R. 9550 Strategic Unmanned Systems Partnership Act
Latest action Jun 30, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed 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.
H.R. 9517 UNLOCK AUKUS Act
Latest action Jun 29, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 3300 Forest Protection and Wildland Firefighter Safety Act of 2025
Latest action Jun 29, 2026: ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Hurd (CO) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 3300, a bill originally introduced by Representative LaMalfa, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 9534 Wildfire Response Modernization Act
Latest action Jun 29, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
H.R. 9474 Local Foods for Healthy Schools Act of 2026
Latest action Jun 25, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
H.R. 9250 Great American Outdoors Act 250
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
H.Res. 1384 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress must urgently take all appropriate measures to guarantee civil rights and fair political representation to all Americans.
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1390 Expressing support for the designation of June as Portuguese National Heritage Month.
Latest action Jun 24, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 9404 VA Home Loan Navigator Act
Latest action Jun 23, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
H.Res. 1372 Remembering kindness in the United States and affirming our commitment to fostering community and building resiliency through every day acts of kindness.
Latest action Jun 18, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 9047 Arlington National Cemetery Viewshed Protection Act
Latest action May 29, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.Res. 1329 Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".
Latest action May 29, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 1993 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
Latest action May 21, 2026: Received in the Senate.
