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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.

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) announced that Valley Consortium for Medical Education will receive $1,180,431 in new federal funds to continue their work training medical professionals in the Central Valley. Valley Consortium is a non-profit based out of Modesto that delivers first class training for residents and medical students throughout the Central Valley.

WASHINGTON — In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month this September, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) is launching his second annual Latino Leadership Awards. The award will honor a member of the Latino community for their contributions to the Central Valley. Rep. Harder is inviting his constituents to nominate a Latino community member of any age or profession who has made a positive impact on the Valley. Candidates must be of Latino heritage, live in the 10th Congressional District, and have contributed to the community in a way that has inspired others.