Press Releases
Modesto, CA – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) will return to the Modesto Band (MoBand) to play as a percussionist for the group's Patriotic Spectacular on July 3rd at Graceada Park. Rep. Harder played the drums in the group while he was a student at Modesto High School. MoBand is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year and the Patriotic Spectacular will feature musicians of all ages.
WASHINGTON – Representatives Josh Harder (CA-10), Rob Wittman (VA-1), Grace Napolitano (CA-32), and Morgan Griffith (VA-9) today introduced the Water Resources Research Amendments Act. The bill would reauthorize an expired program which supports local water research institutes that solve problems regarding water quantity and quality in collaboration with universities, local governments, the water industry, and the public.
WASHINGTON – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's rulings regarding adding a citizenship question to the Census and upholding partisan gerrymandering. It's unclear if the administration will have sufficient time to argue the case before Census forms are printed later this year, making it unlikely that the question will ultimately appear on the Census.
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WASHINGTON – Representative Josh Harder released the following statement urging Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to double down on their public engagement to ensure our communities are prepared in the face of potential multi-day power shutoffs resulting from dangerous wildfire conditions. Rep. Harder's office has been in communication with PG&E and is very concerned with the possible shutdowns and what it means for families in Manteca and Ripon.
WASHINGTON – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) has asked President Trump to reconsider additional tariffs on Chinese goods, including printed goods from China which would increase prices on Bibles. More than half of the Bibles produced in the world originate in China because of the specialized printing processes involved. Unless Bibles are excluded from the tariffs, churches, religious schools, and other organizations would be forced to pay more for scripture.
WASHINGTON – Building on his commitment to accessibility, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) will host two events open to the public during the upcoming district work period. Town halls and office hours give folks in the Central Valley an opportunity to make their voices heard, ask questions about what's happening in Washington, and get help with federal issues.
WASHINGTON – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) has asked Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to address new retaliatory tariffs on almonds with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a reported meeting next week. Rep. Harder's district is one of the largest producers of almonds in the country, and India is the top export destination for the product.
WASHINGTON – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) today announced legislation to eradicate and control the population growth of nutria, colloquially referred to as "swamp rats," in the Central Valley. Nutria are an invasive species from South America that have caused millions in damage to swamplands in Maryland and Louisiana.
WASHINGTON – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) announced $750,000 in funding from the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation for a new water treatment plant and transmission main line to the cities of Ceres and Turlock. The new plant is part of a joint project between the Stanislaus Regional Water Authority, the Turlock Irrigation District, and the cities of Turlock and Ceres, and will make available an additional 5,600 acre-feet of water.