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WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) announced that he will be joined by the Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland for a virtual event focused on the state of California's water on September 8^th at 2:00 PM PT. The two will discuss issues surrounding water in the Central Valley and the need for federal investments in water infrastructure and combatting drought.

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) welcomed the Biden Administration's establishment of the new Office of Climate Change and Health Equity, the first government office that will focus specifically on the public health dangers of climate change. As the office begins its critical work, Rep.

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) sent a new letter to President Biden and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell in support of the State of California's request for a major disaster declaration in response to the ongoing extreme drought and wildfire conditions. A major disaster declaration would unlock resources and coordination to help Central Valley farmers and communities adapt and recover from the dual threats of extreme drought and wildfires.

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) announced that he has joined the Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus alongside Republican Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler. The Bipartisan Wildfire Caucus elevates awareness and bipartisan consensus around wildfire management and mitigation, and wildfire preparedness and recovery.

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) is calling for swift action in response to a new audit of the California Department of Housing and Community Development's distribution of $316 million in federal Emergency Solutions Grant program funds to fight homelessness during the COVID-19 pandemic. The audit, released yesterday by California State Auditor Elaine M.

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) called on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Biden administration to expedite the creation of their new Child Tax Credit online tool after significant issues with on time payment delivery. The second Child Tax Credit payment, which was supposed to hit families' bank accounts in recent weeks, has faced significant errors and delays due to technical issues at the agency.

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) is demanding both the bipartisan infrastructure package and the budget reconciliation package be passed without any tax increases for working families. Presently, California families have the 4th highest individual income tax burden and the 10th highest total tax burden in the country. The average household in Stanislaus County pays about $8,000 a year in taxes alone.

WASHINGTON — After a months long push by Representative Josh Harder (CA-10), the Department of Labor (DOL) recently announced it has begun distributing the $2 billion it was allotted in March to help unemployment agencies like EDD implement desperately needed reforms. Rep. Harder voted to send $2 billion to the DOL through the American Rescue Plan to help states prevent unemployment fraud, promote equitable access, and ensure timely payment of benefits.