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May 23, 2019

WASHINGTON – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) is encouraged by the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) decision to agree to his request to ensure tree nut producers, including walnut growers, are included in the latest round of trade aid. The new USDA package aims to assist farmers who have been harmed by retaliatory tariffs. Rep. Harder led a bipartisan letter with Rep.

Issues:Agriculture
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Rep. Harder speaking at a townhall
May 22, 2019

WASHINGTON – During the coming district work period, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) will hold three town halls, including one with a jobs focus in Modesto. Town halls give folks in the Central Valley the opportunity to make their voices heard, ask questions about what's happening in Washington, and get help with federal issues. Rep. Harder's Modesto jobs town hall will be the tenth he has hosted since taking office in January.

May 21, 2019

One in Eight Kids Has Lived with Addicted Parent Over Past Year

May 20, 2019

WASHINGTON – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) is continuing his mission to ensure that Central Valley veterans who need access to specialty care at the Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System have additional transportation options. Currently, veterans only have one opportunity per day to travel to the facility on VA-supported transportation. To expand options, Rep. Harder has already met with officials from the VA in Washington and Modesto and secured a commitment that additional vehicles will be provided.

Issues:Veterans
May 17, 2019

WASHINGTON – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) is leading a bipartisan group of lawmakers from across the country in an effort to ensure that Central Valley specialty crop growers aren't again left out of a critical aid program provided to farmers harmed by Chinese tariffs. Although the ongoing trade war has cost the California walnut industry over $600 million, walnut farmers were not covered by the last Market Facilitation Program (MFP). Rep.

Issues:Agriculture
May 16, 2019

WASHINGTON – Today, Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) worked to pass an amendment he authored through the House of Representatives which would improve health care access for people struggling with opioid use disorder. The amendment passed on a bipartisan vote of 243-174.

Issues:Health Care
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Rep. Harder with State Troopers
May 16, 2019

People Are More Likely to Encounter Police Than Get Medical Help During Mental Health Crises

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May 14, 2019

Bill Developed Alongside Anamika Chand-Singh, Wife of Fallen Hero

May 9, 2019

Access to Mental Health Care is Top Priority Health Need in Stanislaus County

Issues:Health Care
May 9, 2019

WASHINGTON – Representative Josh Harder (CA-10) has led a letter to the Department of Transportation (DOT) in support of the Tri-Valley San Joaquin Valley Regional Rail Authority's application for a federal investment through DOT's Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) program. The funding will support the construction of two Valley Link rail stations in Tracy and River Islands as well as a maintenance facility in Tracy. Rep. Harder is joined on the letter by Representatives Eric Swalwell (CA-15) Jerry McNerney (CA-9), and Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11).