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December 4, 2023

WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-9) released a public service announcement video warning San Joaquin County families about the recent rise in scams utilizing AI. Rep. Harder’s legislation, the Artificial Intelligence Accountability Act, would ensure AI is not used for illegal activity like scams.

November 27, 2023

Criminals are using AI tools to make their scams more convincing; fraud skyrocketed last year, costing consumers nearly $9 billion

According to the FTC, paying by credit card or check – after doing research on your charity of choice – is the safest way to donate

November 21, 2023

WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-9), a member of the powerful House Appropriations Committee, announced that $2,725,173 in federal funding is headed to Community Medical Centers in Stockton to support their operations and ensure they can continue providing high-quality, affordable medical care in Stockton. CMC is a network of non-profit health centers providing medical, dental, behavioral health, and supportive services.

November 14, 2023

Proposal for PG&E to pass costs for safety upgrades onto families will be decided in vote on Thursday

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November 13, 2023

On any given night, approximately 140 homeless veterans in San Joaquin County are sleeping in shelters or on the street

November 10, 2023

WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-9) released the following statement ahead of Veterans Day:

November 7, 2023

1 in 10 calls to police involve mental illness; Rep. Harder’s bill would partner law enforcement with mental health professionals

The Fraternal Order of Police includes more than 373,000 law enforcement officers across the country

November 6, 2023


Firefighter pay cuts will start November 17 if Congress fails to act; up to 50% of wildland firefighter workforce could resign immediately

NEW non-partisan report on wildfire prevention calls for an increase in wages and benefits for wildland firefighters

November 2, 2023

WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-9) is raising the alarm on new data from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) showing a terrifying increase in deadly fentanyl-laced pills. Drug dealers are selling counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl online, specifically targeting kids on the social media platform Snapchat.