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WASHINGTON – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) today announced that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will invest $2,334,992 to help continue Migrant Head Start programs in the Central Valley. The Migrant Head Start program provides comprehensive early childhood education and general health and nutrition assistance to primarily children of migrant and seasonal farmworkers.

WASHINGTON – After Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) led an effort to make California eligible to receive federal funding to eradicate invasive nutria, the House of Representatives passed legislation that allows the state to apply for millions of dollars in federal funding to combat the pest. The bill also increases the total amount allocated to three programs through the Fish and Wildlife Service which help states and local residents combat invasive species, including the nutria.

WASHINGTON – As the federal program designed to supplement unemployment benefits paid through states is set to end this weekend, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) is encouraging leaders in Washington to collaborate on an immediate, bipartisan solution. Without additional assistance, thousands of people in Rep. Harder's district could miss rent or mortgage payments and experience other long-term impacts on their financial security. As leaders in Congress and the White House collaborate to find a final deal, Rep. Harder is committed to reaching a bipartisan resolution.

Modesto, CA – In response to concerns from county and state fair leaders, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) is introducing the Protecting Fairs During Coronavirus Act. The bill would create a new emergency grant program to help offset the massive revenue losses our fairs are experiencing because of health care measures taken to combat the Coronavirus Pandemic. Hundreds of thousands of Californians attend these fairs every year and generate approximately $3.5 billion in annual economic impact.

Harder Continues to Receive Questions from Parents in His District

WASHINGTON – In response to the explosion of scams during the Coronavirus Pandemic, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) introduced the Protecting Seniors from Scams Act, which would help Congress and federal regulators crack down on fraud committed against senior citizens during national emergencies. The FBI has warned that over 11,000 scam incidents have been reported since March – a 100 percent increase since the same period of time last year. Older Americans are often the target of these scams.

Approximately Seventy Percent of Positive Cases in Harder's District are Latino

30+ Veterans Groups Support Effort to Include Harder's Bill

Harder's Grandfather, A Vietnam Veteran, Died of a Heart Attack after Exposure to Agent Orange