Press Releases
Nutria Threaten Central Valley Infrastructure, Wetlands
WASHINGTON – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) today announced legislation to eradicate and control the population growth of nutria, colloquially referred to as “swamp rats,” in the Central Valley.
WASHINGTON – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) announced $750,000 in funding from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for a new water treatment plant and transmission main line to the cities of Ceres and Turlock.
Immigrant Servicemembers More Likely to be Denied Citizenship Than Civilian Immigrants
WASHINGTON – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) is reintroducing the bipartisan Encourage New Legalized Immigrants to Start Training (ENLIST) Act, which would allow Dreamers to serve in the military and earn Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status, also known as “Green Cards,” for their service. Rep. Harder’s Republican predecessor, Rep.
India is Top Export Destination for Almonds, Worth $650 Million Annually
WASHINGTON – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) released the following statement after India imposed retaliatory tariffs up to 70 percent on American products, including almonds. Rep. Harder’s district is one of the largest producers of almonds in the country, and India is the top export destination for the product.
WASHINGTON – Building on his commitment to accessibility, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) will give residents of the Central Valley an opportunity to connect with him during a live telephone town hall while he is in Washington for votes on Tuesday, June 18th. The event will begin at about six o’clock PM Pacific and last approximately an hour.
Average Age of Farmers Has Risen by Nearly Eight Years Since 1980’s, Industry Groups Worry About Looming Farmer Shortage
WASHINGTON – Reps. Josh Harder (CA-10) Joe Courtney (CT-2), Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (PA-15), and Lee Zeldin (NY-1) introduced the Young Farmer Success Act, a bipartisan effort to preserve America’s agricultural economy and the security of its national food supply by adding full-time farmers and ranchers to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
SAVE Water Resources Act Would Expand Access to Water for Central Valley
Veteran Family in Modesto Repeatedly Passed Over for Home Because of Veterans’ Loan Program
WASHINGTON – In response to concerns from a local veteran’s family about discrimination in homebuying, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) made an official inquiry with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) regarding the agency’s plans to fix the problem.
Will Fund 55 Miles of Track Improvements from Riverbank to Standard
WASHINGTON – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) today announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) has agreed to his request to provide robust federal funding for the Sierra Northern Railroad’s track improvement program.
WASHINGTON – Representatives Josh Harder (CA-10) Chellie Pingree (ME-1) and Jeff Fortenberry (NE-1) today introduced the Kids Eat Local Act, a bipartisan bill which would cut red tape and allow local schools to buy local foods. Federal regulations make it difficult for schools to give preference to local farmers when buying food for school lunches.