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WASHINGTON – Representatives Josh Harder (CA-10) and Susan Davis (CA-53) are commending efforts by Education and Labor Committee Chairman Bobby Scott (VA-03) to get answers from Education Secretary Betsy DeVos regarding her department's violation of a court order. Last week, a federal judge held Secretary DeVos in contempt of court for continuing to collect student loan payments from students of the now-defunct Corinthian Colleges, which operated campuses in California, Oregon, and Hawaii.
WASHINGTON – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) is finalizing legislation to hit PG&E with new taxes if the company continues to neglect its infrastructure and cause blackouts while paying massive bonuses to its corporate officers. Rep. Harder's No Bonuses During Blackouts Act would revive the corporate alternative minimum tax (AMT) for utilities that offer executive bonuses but have failed to invest in climate-resilient infrastructure. The bill is being written specifically to target PG&E.
WASHINGTON –Legislation written and championed by Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) which would ensure caregivers have a larger role in advocating for seniors passed the House of Representatives today as part of the Older Americans Act (OAA). As baby boomers age, more and more families in the Central Valley are becoming responsible for taking care of their loved ones. Rep.
WASHINGTON – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) announced that he will introduce the Specialty Treatment Access and Referrals (STAR) Act to provide support for the creation of new telehealth infrastructure. The bill will allow patients and doctors in the Central Valley to electronically connect with doctors in other areas of the state through eConsults and other telehealth services. The bill is cosponsored by Republicans Rep. Don Yong (AK-at large) and Jeff Fortenberry (NE-01).
WASHINGTON – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) is encouraging the Stanislaus County Superior Court to name the new courthouse after fallen Newman Police Officer Corporal Ronil Singh. The new courthouse is slated to break ground next year in Modesto. The local court has the authority to request a name change from the California Judicial Council, which typically honors local requests.
WASHINGTON – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) went off on Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) for neglecting to update its infrastructure for decades while giving out millions of dollars in bonuses to executives in a speech on the Floor of the House of Representatives. Rep. Harder is exploring options for federal intervention into this situation, including possible legislation.
WASHINGTON – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) is inviting all veterans who served during the Vietnam War, regardless of duty station, to contact his office to obtain an official Vietnam Veteran pin. The Department of Defense is leading an effort to honor all Vietnam-era veterans dring the officially-observed 50th anniversary of the war. Rep. Harder is an official "Commemorative Partner," and has been authorized to distribute pins.
WASHINGTON – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) is encouraging the leaders of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis to consider policy proposals that account for the needs of farmers when crafting their legislative recommendations to Congress. The committee is slated to offer a series of proposals to counter the climate crisis in March 2020.
WASHINGTON, DC—Reps. Josh Harder (CA-10), John Garamendi (CA-03), Jim Costa (CA-16), and TJ Cox (CA-21) and U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) released the following statement on the updated biological opinions for federally protected fish species and coordinated operations of the Central Valley Project and State Water Project:
WASHINGTON – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) is encouraging students to submit their original apps for the Congressional App Challenge in advance of the submission deadline on November 1st. The competition is an opportunity for students interested in computer science, technology, and coding to compete on a national stage by developing an original software application.