Press Releases
Harder Invites Central Valley Veterans to Join Congressional Veterans Advisory Committee
WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Josh Harder (CA-10) announced he is inviting five additional Central Valley veterans to join his Congressional Veterans Advisory Committee. The committee advises the congressman on how best to serve Central Valley veterans and includes members from diverse backgrounds and representatives from Veteran Services Organizations.
Harder Calls for Federal Investigation of International EDD Fraud
Department of Justice needed to protect taxpayers and recover $11 billion in fraudulent claims
WASHINGTON — In response to the recent revelation of more than $11 billion in fraud at California's Employment Development Department (EDD), Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) has called for federal assistance in investigating and prosecuting the criminals who have stolen from American taxpayers. Rep.
Modesto, CA – On Thursday, February 4th at 6:00 PM Pacific Time – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) will host his first telephone town hall of 2021. The telephone town hall is one of many listening tour events Rep. Harder is hosting to hear from his constituents on how to be most helpful during this difficult time.
The event will take place on Thursday, February 4th at 6:00 PM Pacific time. Constituents can call into the event toll-free at 888-886-6603.
WASHINGTON – Today, Representatives Josh Harder (CA-10) and Jaime Herrera Beutler (WA-3) introduced the Child Care Workforce and Facilities Act to address the shortage of affordable child care facilities and professionals across the nation, especially in rural areas. This bipartisan legislation will create a $100 million grant program to address the growing crisis of child care accessibility and affordability by training and retaining highly qualified professionals and funding the building and expansion of child care centers. Sens.
Modesto, CA – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) today announced that the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has saved 96,074 jobs in his Central Valley district according to data from the SBA. Over 7,000 businesses in California's tenth district received millions of dollars to keep their workers employed through the economic chaos resulting from the pandemic. Rep.
WASHINGTON – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) released an End of Term Report highlighting his wins for the Central Valley in his first term in office. The report details his work on behalf of his constituents – ranging from legislative wins to assistance with casework.
WASHINGTON – Continuing his mission to ensure nursing home residents in the Valley get access to vaccines promised by the federal government, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) has sent a letter to the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Rochelle Walensky asking the agency to speed up distribution and improve communication on its vaccine distribution to long term care facilities.
WASHINGTON – In response to the California Employment Development Department's (EDD's) failure to identify and prevent identity fraud, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) has asked the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for answers regarding tax implications of that fraud in a letter. Many unsuspecting and innocent California residents have had their identities stolen and may not be aware of the crime until they receive a tax bill from the IRS. Rep.