Press Releases
WASHINGTON – In a letter, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) today asked Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to do more to help rural school districts whose students lack access to reliable internet at home. During the outbreak, all schools in Rep. Harder's district have ended in-person instruction, including Knights Ferry, a rural elementary school district that educates many students who don't have reliable internet access in their homes.
Modesto, CA – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) will hold a second emergency telephone town hall with his constituents and special guests from San Joaquin County Public Health Services. The event will provide answers to many frequently asked questions.
The event will take place today, March 23rd from 1:30-2:30 Pacific Time.
WASHINGTON – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) is finalizing legislation to give everyone access to the Coronavirus vaccine once it's completed all necessary testing and development. The Universal Coronavirus Vaccine Act would allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to administer a Coronavirus vaccine to all Americans at no cost to patients.
WASHINGTON – Representative Josh Harder's (CA-10) Paid Sick Leave Credit Act has passed the House of Representatives as part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. Rep. Harder's bill will provide tax credits to businesses that pay sick leave to employees who miss work because of the Coronavirus.
WASHINGTON – In response to concerns over missed work for employees, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) has introduced the Paid Sick Leave Credit Act of 2020. The bill would provide tax credits to businesses that pay sick leave to employees who miss work because of the Coronavirus. The bill complements legislation being led by the House Education and Labor Committee Chairman Bobby Scott which would require businesses to provide paid sick leave to workers affected by Coronavirus.
WASHINGTON – The first bill introduced by Representative Josh Harder (CA-10), the Securing Access for the Central Valley and Enhancing (SAVE) Water Resources Act passed in the Natural Resources Committee today on a vote of 19-12.
WASHINGTON – After discussions with Stanislaus County Sheriff Jeff Dirkse, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10), in a letter, has asked the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) to increase federal funding to support local efforts to fight drug trafficking.
WASHINGTON – As the result of recommendations from public health agencies, Representative Josh Harder will postpone his planned town hall in Modesto focusing on the Census on March 18th. Instead, he will hold an informational telephone town hall on the Coronavirus with Stanislaus County Public Health Officer Dr. Julie Vaishampayan and Stanislaus County Assistant Director of Emergency Services Richard Murdock so Central Valley residents can get an update on best practices for protecting their families. This will be Rep.
WASHINGTON – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) today announced that he will be accepting submissions for the 2020 Congressional Art Competition. High school students residing in the 10th Congressional District are encouraged to participate by submitting original artwork. The winning piece of artwork will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol.
WASHINGTON – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) today voted to pass a nearly $8.3 billion emergency aid package aimed at containing and treating the coronavirus outbreak which has infected 80 Americans nationally through the House of Representatives.