Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-9) spoke on the House floor to highlight the urgent shortage of in-person primary care providers at the Stockton VA Clinic.
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Josh Harder (CA-9) is warning San Joaquin County residents about heat-related illnesses and keeping pets and children safe.
WASHINGTON – Rep. Josh Harder (CA-9) just called on the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to provide clear steps for how the agency plans to deal with xylazine-laced fentanyl and to clearly communicate those steps to local law enforcement, first responders, and public health departments.
STOCKTON – Representative Josh Harder (CA-9) just introduced a bill to address the flood risk created by melting overflowing snowpack. The Flood Prevention and Snowpack Management Act would require a task force to be assembled the day after California’s snowpack reaches 150% of the normal level.
WASHINGTON – Representative Josh Harder (CA-9) just reintroduced his Future of Agricultural Resiliency and Modernization (FARM) Act to help farmers in the Central Valley and across the country work more efficiently while combating climate change. The bill would establish two new climate-focused initiatives to support the efforts of farmers to implement climate-friendly farming methods and technologies.
WASHINGTON – This evening, during an Appropriations Committee markup, Representative Josh Harder (CA-9) introduced an amendment that would stop the Delta Tunnel Project. The Delta Tunnel Conveyance Project would ship water down to LA and Beverly Hills and poses major threats to the San Joaquin community.
WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-9) introduced the Investing in Community Safety Act to alleviate the police officer shortage in San Joaquin County. The bill increases funding for recruitment efforts and retention bonuses and is in direct response to concerns Rep. Harder has heard from police departments in Stockton and throughout San Joaquin County.
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Josh Harder (CA-9) sent a follow-up letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray outlining legislation he’ll be introducing to crack down on copper wire theft in San Joaquin County and across the country. In May, Rep.
WASHINGTON – Rep. Josh Harder (CA-9) recently introduced the Fire Department Repayment Act to fix the fire department repayment system and ensure local departments are fairly and quickly compensated for fighting fires on federal lands. Harder first introduced the bill after meeting with local fire chiefs and hearing departments were waiting over a year for the federal funds.