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Modesto, CA – Today, Representative Josh Harder announced that seven students he nominated to attend our nation's military academies have received appointments. Local students from Modesto, Tracy, and Turlock received appointments to the United States Military Academy at West Point, the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, and the United States Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs. Earning an appointment requires students to apply for a nomination from their representative in Congress and are contingent on final decisions from the various academies.

Modesto, CA – Representatives Josh Harder (CA-10), Mike Levin (CA-49) and Scott Peters (CA-52) led a letter with 34 other colleagues asking House Appropriations leaders for $50 million in funding for programs like Family Justice Centers – which were not included in previous COVID-19 packages – that support survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and elder abuse.

Modesto, CA – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) led a letter today with fellow Central Valley Representatives Jim Costa (CA-16) and TJ Cox (CA-21) asking Governor Gavin Newsom to prioritize support for rural school districts during the Coronavirus Pandemic. More than one in four Americans in rural areas lack access to reliable internet access, making it more difficult for students in these areas to access digital learning options.

The members of Congress are asking Governor Newsom to:

WASHINGTON – In response to concerns from local Community Health Centers (CHCs) regarding medical personnel layoffs and provider shortages, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) has introduced the Health Care Workforce Protection Act. The bill would provide doctors in the United States on H-1B Visas to remain here – even if they are laid off – until 60 days after the end of the Coronavirus Pandemic.

Modesto, CA – After a worker at Tracy's Amazon fulfillment center died from complications of the Coronavirus, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) sent a letter to Amazon's CEO Jeff Bezos asking for answers. Amazon has been repeatedly criticized for failing to establish clear worker protections, not proactively disclosing employee illnesses at its distribution centers, and firing employees for expressing concern about these conditions.

Harder Worked to Ensure Farmers Can Access SBA Funds

Modesto, CA – After nearly 100 residents and workers tested positive for Coronavirus at a Turlock nursing home, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) sent a letter to the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) slamming the agency's response and demanding quicker action. On Thursday, CMS announced it would launch a commission to address the issue, but the panel isn't even set to meet until the end of May. No timeline for results or subsequent actions has been announced.

Modesto, CA – In response to concerns from his constituents as well as a recent report about scam websites, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) is warning constituents to be on the lookout for criminals. Scammers have targeted innocent people online and over the phone, posing as the IRS. Rep. Harder has compiled a short list of helpful tips to ensure people can get their stimulus payments while avoiding criminals.