Jim Costa
08/18/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/18/2025 10:21
Costa, Edwards Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Fast-Track Emergency Water Aid for Rural Communities
FRESNO, Calif. - U.S. Representatives Jim Costa (CA-21) and Chuck Edwards (NC-11) introduced theEmergency Rural Water Response Act, bipartisan legislation to cut the red tape and deploy emergency federal water funding to rural communities.
"In the San Joaquin Valley, water emergencies don't wait for red tape," Congressman Costa said."Whether it's drought, flooding, or wildfire, every day without clean water puts lives, farms, and local economies at risk. This bill makes sure more communities can act immediately instead of waiting weeks or months for help."
"In the San Joaquin Valley, water emergencies don't wait for red tape," Congressman Costa said."Whether it's drought, flooding, or wildfire, every day without clean water puts lives, farms, and local economies at risk. This bill makes sure more communities can act immediately instead of waiting weeks or months for help."
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