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September 30, 2019

WASHINGTON – Tomorrow, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) will host a Youth Town Hall specifically aimed at giving high school students a chance to voice their opinions. As a member of the House Education and Labor Committee, Rep. Harder hopes to hear directly from students on what he can do to advocate for them in Congress. Harder's Central Valley district is one of the youngest in the country, with 27 percent of his constituents under the age of 18. Due to the high proportion of young people, the Central Valley is one of the fastest-growing areas in California.

September 28, 2019

Modesto, CA – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) released the following statement after Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed SB1.

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September 27, 2019

WASHINGTON – Representatives Josh Harder (CA-10), Paul Cook (CA-08), Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Dan Crenshaw (TX-02), and Karen Bass (CA-37) today introduced the bipartisan Stopping Doctor Shortages Act, to close a loophole in federal regulations that prevents doctors in California and Texas from qualifying for student loan repayment programs. The California Medical Association (CMA) estimates the bill could bring 10,000 physicians to the state over the next decade.

September 25, 2019

WASHINGTON – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) passed his amendment through the House Education and Labor Committee which would crack-down on employers who attempt to intimidate workers interested in forming a union. The amendment improves the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, which is designed to protect workers from unfair wages, substandard benefits, and dangerous work conditions.

September 24, 2019

WASHINGTON – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) today brought a taxidermy nutria to a hearing to illustrate the scale of the threat posed by the invasive species and the importance of his legislation to eradicate it. Rep. Harder's bill would revive an expired program that helped to successfully stop a similar invasion in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay.

September 24, 2019

WASHINGTON – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) released the following statement regarding impeachment proceedings.

"Last week, we found out that the president himself may have put our national security at risk, invited another foreign government to interfere in our election, and used American tax dollars to further his own political agenda.

September 23, 2019

WASHINGTON – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) announced that his bill to halt the invasion of Nutria, an invasive swamp rat, will receive a hearing in the Water Oceans and Wildlife Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee. The bill would revive an expired program that helped to successfully stop a similar invasion in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, September 24th at 2:00 PM ET in Longworth House Office Building, room 1324.

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September 23, 2019

WASHINGTON – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) today announced a federal investment of $542,201.70 to allow the Manteca Fire Department to hire more firefighters. The investment, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program, ensures that local fire departments have the funding necessary to keep communities safe.

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September 20, 2019

WASHINGTON – Representatives Josh Harder (CA-10), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), and Susan Brooks (IN-05) introduced the E-BOOK Act to help college students save money on textbooks by encouraging the use of low-cost or free digital course materials in higher education.

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September 19, 2019

WASHINGTON – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) is leading a group of California lawmakers in an effort to ensure that law enforcement officers across the country get the resources to safely and effectively do their jobs and keep our families safe. In June, the House of Representatives passed an appropriations package that expanded funding for law enforcement above current levels. As the House considers a Continuing Resolution (CR) and year-end funding bill, Rep.