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WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Josh Harder (CA-10) backed a new amendment in the COVID-19 relief package currently moving through Congress as a huge win for Valley families. Under this new amendment, anyone who has received unemployment benefits will not be taxed for the first $10,200 of the money they received in 2020. This could save unemployed individuals more than $1,000 in federal taxes.

WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Josh Harder (CA-10) sent a letter to Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Indian Ambassador to the United States, to urge him to support restarting talks between the Indian government and its farmers. In the letter, Rep. Harder specifically called out the Indian government's use of tear gas, water cannons, and other forms of violence on peaceful demonstrators in recent months.

WASHINGTON — Tonight, Congressman Josh Harder (CA-10) voted to pass H.R. 1, the For the People Act, in an effort to end Washington's culture of corruption. Among its many provisions, is Harder-authored text that requires registered lobbyists to disclose their title and clients whenever they make contact with a member of the Legislative or Executive Branch.

WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Josh Harder (CA-10) announced that the Save Stanislaus COVID Intervention Program has received a $158,293 grant dedicated to providing critical and immediate help to local small businesses harmed by the pandemic. The Economic Development Administration (EDA) estimates that the program will save 800 jobs and leverage $40.5 million in private investments in Stanislaus County. The program, federally funded and operated through Opportunity Stanislaus, will help small businesses stay open throughout the pandemic while helping them plan for long-term resilience.

WASHINGTON — Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) announced that his office has saved constituents more than $1 million in just the first two months of his second term in Congress. This brings Harder's total savings on behalf of his constituents to $6,166,549.

WASHINGTON — Tonight, Congressman Josh Harder (CA-10) presented Tracy Mayor Nancy Young with a statement in the Congressional Record honoring her historic election as the first Black mayor of the city. He presented the recognition via video at the Tracy City Council Meeting. Rep. Harder sought to honor this achievement during Black History Month, submitting the Congressional Record statement in mid-February.

WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Josh Harder (CA-10) announced that the Central Valley has received a $32 million grant for the Migrant Childcare Head Start program. Much of this funding will go directly to kids in San Joaquin and Stanislaus County. Rep. Harder fought to secure this funding in last year's appropriations process.

WASHINGTON — Today, Congressman Josh Harder (CA-10) announced that more than $16 million in federal assistance is immediately available for Central Valley families struggling with rent and utility payments. This includes $9.9 million for Turlock, Ceres, Riverbank, Oakdale, Patterson, Newman, Waterford, Hughson, and the unincorporated areas of Stanislaus County and $6.4 million for the City of Modesto.