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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.
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Josh Harder (CA-9) demanded a congressional investigation into potential wrongdoing by infant formula manufacturers including Abbott Laboratories, who were at the center of the baby formula shortage last year.
WASHINGTON – Rep. Josh Harder (CA-9) was appointed to serve on the new Task Force on Agriculture and Nutrition where he will fight for Central Valley farmers and make sure they have the resources to thrive in the 21st-century economy. The Task Force will also focus on protecting nutrition assistance programs that keep families from going hungry.
WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Josh Harder (CA-9) sent a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Director about the public health threat posed by rapid mosquito population growth associated with standing water from floods. The Central Valley has dealt with historic flooding this year and is now bracing for more flooding when the snowpack melts this summer.
WASHINGTON – Today, Reps. Josh Harder (CA-9), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1), Lucy McBath (D-GA-7), and Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR-5) introduced the Youth Workforce Readiness Act. Many employers in Northern California are struggling to fill positions because the jobs require skill sets that can’t be gained without additional training or education.