Press Releases
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.

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
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.
Proposal for PG&E to pass costs for safety upgrades onto families will be decided in vote on Thursday
On any given night, approximately 140 homeless veterans in San Joaquin County are sleeping in shelters or on the street
WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-9) released the following statement ahead of Veterans Day:
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
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
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.