Congress Report Card

Jim Costa

Democrat · Rep. · CA-21
California · 119th Congress
C

Jim Costa, a Democrat, represents California's 21st congressional district in the U.S. House. Costa earns an overall grade of C (76 out of 100) for the 119th Congress. Costa voted on 648 of 674 roll calls (96.1%) and missed 26. Costa sponsored 23 bills and joint resolutions, none of which moved past introduction and none of which became law. That is more than 33% of representatives when bills are weighted by how far they got. Costa also cosponsored 390 bills, more than 81% of representatives.

Vote attendance 40% of grade

C
Voted on 648 of 674 roll calls (96.1%); missed 26.

Bills written 35% of grade

D
Sponsored 23 bills and joint resolutions. Legislative progress: more than 33% of representatives. (Also 6 simple resolutions, not graded.)
23Introduced
0Committee action
0Passed a chamber
0Became law

Bills supported 25% of grade

A-
Cosponsored 390 bills, more than 81% of representatives.

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Jim Costa: grade C on Congress Report Card

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Updated 2026-10-03 18:01 UTC. This page uses the standard grading weights. How grades are calculated.