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Modesto, CA – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) is calling on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to expand FEMA housing criteria to support agriculture workers, who are on the frontlines and have been working throughout the Coronavirus Pandemic.
Modesto, CA – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) today released a comprehensive mid-year report detailing his accomplishments on behalf of the Central Valley. The report outlines Rep. Harder's legislative work, constituent services, and response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Modesto, CA – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) released the following statement following the death of Stanislaus County Supervisor and former State Senator and Assemblymember Tom Berryhill.
"It's always heartbreaking to lose a member of our community – especially someone like Tom who spent so much of his life working to make the Valley a better place to live. Pam and I send our deepest condolences to his wife, children, and his entire family."
WASHINGTON – In response to plans by the United States Census Bureau to cut short this year's Census count, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) demanded that the Bureau reverse its decision so a complete count can be achieved. The Census Bureau initially planned to conduct in-person surveys through the end of October – but recently announced plans to end the count a month earlier – at the end of September. Approximately 30 percent of Rep. Harder's constituents still have not been counted – and across the country nearly four in ten remain uncounted.
Modesto, CA – On Tuesday, August 25th at 5:30 PM Pacific Time, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) will host an information session to assist students interested in attending a military academy. Applications are due on October 31st, but Rep. Harder encourages students to attend the info session and apply early. Every academy besides the U.S. Coast Guard Academy requires a Congressional nomination. This year's event will happen remotely to comply with social distance requirements.
WASHINGTON – This week, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) and the largest veterans groups in the United States announced a final effort to secure coverage for Vietnam Veterans exposed to Agent Orange but who are unable to access support from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Legislation based on a bill Rep. Harder introduced was included in the Senate version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), but to become law it must be included in final negotiations. Rep.
WASHINGTON – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) and Senator Dianne Feinstein today introduced the Snow Water Supply Forecasting Program Authorization Act to establish an airborne snow observatory (ASO) and measurement program within the Department of the Interior. Without accurate readings, water managers could be forced to unnecessarily release water from reservoirs or use it for groundwater pumping, resulting in millions of dollars in financial losses.
Modesto, CA – Next week, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) will host an informational webinar to provide teachers with free additional resources to help them effectively adapt to distance learning and give them resources for the non-traditional school year. The Smithsonian Institution and Library of Congress will join the event to discuss the resources they have created for teachers during this difficult time, including the Smithsonian's learning lab and distance learning resources.
Central Valley Counties, Nursing Homes Have Not Received Machines or Kits
Modesto, CA – After receiving complaints and concerns from dozens of constituents, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) sent a letter to the California Employment Development Department (EDD) asking the agency to resolve the issues that have plagued the distribution of unemployment benefits. Some of Rep. Harder's constituents still have not received their benefits after applying months ago and others have had to make repeated calls to the agency.