Press Releases

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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May 20, 2021 Press Release
Lumber prices have increased almost 300% during the pandemic

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) called on the Biden Administration to address the runaway price of lumber that’s affecting everyone across the Country, including in the Central Valley. After US Trade Representative Katherine Tai met with her Canadian and Mexican counterparts on Monday, Rep.

May 19, 2021 Press Release
With another deadline wildfire season around the corner, 30% of federal hotshot crews are currently understaffed

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) called on the US Forest Service to immediately address the low staffing levels of federal fire fighters by identifying incentives to hire and retain more firefighters. This comes on the heels of yet another deadly wildfire year ahead.

May 17, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) announced that his office has begun accepting applications to be nominated for US service academies. Applications are open until October 29th, 2021 for students graduating high school in spring of 2022.

May 17, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) announced that his office is partnering with Stanislaus County Public Health to host a vaccine clinic at El Rematito on the weekends of May 22nd and 29th. The clinic is open to the public with specific outreach for the Latino community who have been disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 13, 2021 Press Release

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Josh Harder announced the launch of the Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) Program and urged Central Valley families to enroll so that they can get $50 off their monthly internet bill and for eligible households, a one-time $100 discount off a new laptop, tablet, or desktop computer.

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