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WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-9) co-sponsored bipartisan legislation to stop breeders from mistreating dogs and puppies by bolstering federal standards for commercial dog breeders.

WASHINGTON – Representative Josh Harder (CA-9) introduced a bill to allow more mental health practitioners to work in schools across Northern California. Right now, an omission in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 prevents highly trained mental health practitioners like Marriage Family Therapists (MFTs), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), and Clinical Psychologists from working in public schools. Rep.

WASHINGTON - Representative Josh Harder recently celebrated the Manteca Animal Shelter for reaching “no kill” status in the first quarter of the year.

WASHINGTON - This morning, Representative Josh Harder sent a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray demanding more information and resources for fighting the surge of copper metal theft following the news that San Joaquin County has the highest levels of copper wire theft in the country. Similar to the wave of catalytic converter thefts for their high-value precious metals, the increased cost of copper is triggering a new wave of theft.

WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-9) asked the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) for updated information on seasonal allergies and their impact on children and vulnerable populations. Rep. Harder, along with tens of thousands of his constituents, is struggling with severe sinus issues and watery eyes during what seems like one of the worst allergy years in Northern California.

WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-9) called on the U.S. Surgeon General to immediately address the hospital closure emergency and worker burnout cliff after the bombshell report released on April 13^th. This report was commissioned by the California Hospital Association and sounded the alarm that 1 in 5 hospitals in the state are at risk of closure.

WASHINGTON - This morning, Representative Josh Harder introduced the Stop PG&E From Price Gouging During Emergencies Act to prevent utility companies from up-charging their customers during or after emergency declarations. The bill authorizes the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to penalize utility companies for taking unfair advantage of major disasters to increase prices.

WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-9) released the following statement applauding the White House for taking action to combat the surge of Xylazine in street drugs following his letter to the DEA for such action.