Press Releases

June 10, 2021 Press Release
If wealthiest 25 Americans paid as much as an average family, California could end homelessness in the state

WASHINGTON — In reaction to a stunning new ProPublica report on the average tax rate paid by the wealthiest 25 Americans in recent years, Rep.

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June 10, 2021 Press Release
Harder secured 7th Street Bridge and State Route 132 projects place in upcoming transportation bill

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Harder (CA-10) secured the inclusion of the 7th Street Bridge and State Route 132 projects in the upcoming INVEST in America Act. Together, the projects will amount to $18.5 million in new federal investments in the Central Valley.

June 8, 2021 Press Release
Eighty Percent of People with Disabilities Want to Work, But Only 18 Percent Are Employed

WASHINGTON — Today, Representatives Josh Harder (CA-10) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) reintroduced the bipartisan Disability Employment Incentive Act to encourage businesses to hire and retain more workers with disabilities, including veterans.

June 7, 2021 Press Release
Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program, funded through American Rescue Plan, is now open

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) is encouraging Central Valley veterans to apply for a new program that offers education and training for high-demand jobs to veterans currently facing unemployment due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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June 2, 2021 Press Release
Facing another catastrophic drought year, Harder unites Republicans and Democrats on water

WASHINGTON — Today, Representatives Josh Harder (CA-10) and David Valadao (CA-21) led a bipartisan group of colleagues in writing to the House and Senate leaders urging water storage to be included in any upcoming infrastructure package.

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June 1, 2021 Press Release
New reporting on EDD failure underscores Harder’s push to send agency the funds it needs to improve service

WASHINGTON — In reaction to new reporting on the continued failure of the California Employment Development Department (EDD), Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) again called on the Department of Labor to release the $2 billion in support for state unemployment agencies

June 1, 2021 Press Release
Emergency Housing Vouchers passed through American Rescue Plan now available for San Joaquin individuals and families
WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) announced that 232 Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHVs) are now available for individuals and families experiencing hardships in San Joaquin County. These vouchers were authorized by the American Rescue Plan that Rep. Harder voted to pass earlier this year.
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May 26, 2021 Press Release
Wildfire Emergency Act would reduce fire risk, protect critical infrastructure & train new fire professionals

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) and his colleagues re-introduced the Wildfire Emergency Act.

May 25, 2021 Press Release
One in six kids in the Valley has asthma; Valley has some of the nation’s worst air quality

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) pushed expert witnesses on what the government is doing to research and develop programs related to childhood asthma and asthma broadly.

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May 21, 2021 Press Release
Less than 10% of rental assistance money allotted to California has been spent thus far

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) is encouraging Central Valley families to apply for rental and utility assistance before the federal eviction moratorium ends at the end of June.

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