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September 16, 2026
U.S. Fish and Wildlife signals support for Harder’s bill during legislative hearing earlier today
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September 3, 2026
Half of all Stockton residents are diabetic or pre-diabetic, one of many chronic diseases made worse by food insecurity
Harder’s bill expands local partnerships focused on tackling high rates of chronic disease through nutrition
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep.
Issues:Health Care
August 28, 2026
Federal judge ruled in March that collective bargaining rights at the VA must be reinstated
AFGE Local 1206 reports that months later, these rights have still not been restored
STOCKTON – Today, Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) called on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to respond to concerns that union rights at local VA facilities are not being upheld.
Issues:Veterans
August 26, 2026
Harder’s bill expands local training programs and builds a national job training strategy based on Valley successes
STOCKTON – Today, during a tour of a local foster care and job training nonprofit, Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) announced new legislation to scale up local workforce development programs and kickstart a national job training model in the Valley.
Issues:Jobs & Education
August 21, 2026
USPIS division representing Stockton had one of the highest rates of mail theft complaints over the last three years
Harder’s bill strengthens penalties for mail theft, adds more investigators to judicial districts
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August 19, 2026
Despite state bans, utilities can skirt rules by funneling payments to industry associations for ads, lobbying
Harder demanding FERC ban utilities from seeking to recover those payments from ratepayers
STOCKTON – Today, Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) called on federal regulators to close a major loophole used by utilities to funnel ratepayers’ bills for political advocacy.
August 19, 2026
100+ year old pump station serves 6,500 acres of farmland, but pumps and generators are failing
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Issues:Water
August 14, 2026
100+ students signed up for community service in education, food insecurity, and environmental stewardship
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Issues:Jobs & Education
August 5, 2026
Promotes safety and community partnerships across the Valley
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August 4, 2026
One third of graduating high school seniors not reading at grade level
Harder’s bill requires teacher evaluations, literacy screening, and student interventions for states receiving literacy funding
STOCKTON – Today, Rep.
Issues:Jobs & Education
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