Press Releases
WASHINGTON – Last night, the final, bipartisan text of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was released and includes Representative Josh Harder's (CA-10) Fair Care for Vietnam Veterans Act. Many Vietnam Veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange and developed particular conditions are currently unable to get certain benefits and care from the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA).
Modesto, CA – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) released the following statement after Governor Gavin Newsom appointed Mani Grewal to fill the Stanislaus County Supervisor seat left open following the passing of Tom Berryhill.
WASHINGTON – Today, The House of Representatives passed the Apprenticeships to College Act, legislation introduced by Representative Josh Harder (CA-10), as part of the National Apprenticeship Act of 2020. Rep.
WASHINGTON – In response to Washington inaction as a third deadly wave of Coronavirus overwhelms local health systems and forces more people to stay home, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) took to the House floor to demand an immediate stimulus deal. Congress passed the CARES Act six months ago but has failed to reach consensus on another rescue package for the American People.
WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) led a bipartisan letter alongside 111 of his colleagues asking Congressional negotiators to include his legislation benefitting Vietnam Veterans in the final National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA – also known as the "Defense Bill"). Many Vietnam Veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange and developed particular conditions are currently unable to get certain benefits and care from the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA). Legislation based on Rep.
Washington – Today, President Donald Trump signed Representative Josh Harder's (CA-10) first standalone bill into law. The new law authored by Rep.
Modesto, CA – Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) announced the winners of his first annual Latino Leadership Awards in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. This year's winners include Yamilet Valladolid of Golden Valley Health Centers, Ariana Gonzalez of Modesto Junior College, and Marvin Jacobo of City Ministry Network. Rep. Harder also awarded a "Rising Latino Leader" award to Polet Hernandez, Dreamers Project Coordinator at Stanislaus State. Next week, Rep. Harder will hold a small, in-person awards ceremony to honor the winners.
WASHINGTON – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) today is calling on College Board CEO, David Coleman, to adapt testing protocol for the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) to allow students to complete the exam during the Coronavirus Pandemic. Of 183,000 students scheduled to take the August exam, more than half were unable to take the test due to testing site closures and an unwillingness of the College Board to allow for online testing.
WASHINGTON – Representative Josh Harder's (CA-10) bill to stop the invasion of the nutria, a giant swamp rat from South America, passed the Senate last night and will be sent to President Trump to be signed into law.
Modesto, CA – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) is encouraging his constituents to fill out the Census by tomorrow, September 30th. Although a pending court case may extend the response period, Rep. Harder wants to ensure that every person living in his district is counted in this year's Census. Each person who is not counted is estimated to cost their district about $2,000 every year in lost federal funding for schools, roads, and health care.