Josh Harder

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Harder voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.

1. Crime and Law Enforcement 42% · 10 of 24 party 4%
2. Immigration 33% · 5 of 15 party 0%
3. Finance and Financial Sector 31% · 4 of 13 party 8%

Where Harder broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

• Statement · Press release · Sep 16, 2026

  GOLDEN MUSSELS: Harder’s Control and Eradication Bill Advancing in Congress

  U.S. Fish and Wildlife signals support for Harder’s bill during legislative hearing earlier today VIDEO from the hearing is available here WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) announced that his bill to stop the golden mussel…

  “Our community is on the front lines of efforts to prevent a continental infestation, but we deserve more than just becoming the nation’s quarantine zone.”

  Mentions H.R. 3717

• Statement · Press release · Sep 3, 2026

  HEALTH CARE: Harder Announces New Bill to Invest in Food-is-Medicine Programs

  Half of all Stockton residents are diabetic or pre-diabetic, one of many chronic diseases made worse by food insecurity Harder’s bill expands local partnerships focused on tackling high rates of chronic disease through nutrition WASHINGTON…

  “People with chronic diseases like diabetes shouldn’t be struggling with poor nutrition and worse health outcomes in a place that grows a quarter of the nation’s food.”

• Statement · Press release · Aug 28, 2026

  VETERANS: Harder Demands Answers on Restoration of Union Rights at NorCal VA

  Federal judge ruled in March that collective bargaining rights at the VA must be reinstated AFGE Local 1206 reports that months later, these rights have still not been restored STOCKTON – Today, Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) called on the U.S.…

  “We take seriously the concerns raised by union representatives, particularly in light of the ongoing litigation regarding the termination of the Master Collective Bargaining Agreement. Indeed, on August 7, 2026, the federal district court issued a further order requiring the agreement to remain in effect pursuant to…”

• Statement · Press release · Aug 26, 2026

  CAREERS: Harder Announces New Legislation to Scale Up Valley Job Training Programs Across the U.S.

  Harder’s bill expands local training programs and builds a national job training strategy based on Valley successes STOCKTON – Today, during a tour of a local foster care and job training nonprofit, Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) announced new…

  “Finding a good-paying job to support a family on has gotten way too hard, but Valley organizations have already proven that evidence-based training can bridge that gap.”

• Statement · Press release · Aug 21, 2026

  Mail Theft: Harder Announces New Bill to Increase Penalties for Mail Theft Convictions

  USPIS division representing Stockton had one of the highest rates of mail theft complaints over the last three years Harder’s bill strengthens penalties for mail theft, adds more investigators to judicial districts STOCKTON – Yesterday,…

  “Mail theft is a serious crime that can devastate families, robbing people of their hard-earned money, exposing them to identity theft, and violating the basic sense of security we should all have in our own homes.”

• Statement · Press release · Aug 19, 2026

  WATER: Harder Announces $3 Million for Critical Repair Project at Tracy Pump Station

  100+ year old pump station serves 6,500 acres of farmland, but pumps and generators are failing Funding will help get pumps replaced, restore power reliability, and start project a year ahead of schedule TRACY – Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09)…

  “We appreciate Congressman Harder’s leadership and support for this critical project, which will modernize aging infrastructure, improve efficiency and help ensure the Wicklund Cut Pump Station continues serving the region for generations to come.”

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Harder voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Sponsored 44 (House median 25) · cosponsored 421 (median 289), 19 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Health, Taxation, Government Operations and Politics.

• H.R. 10274 Partnerships for Better Health ActHealth · Introduced Sep 3, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 10156 Better Jobs through Evidence and Innovation ActLabor and Employment · Introduced Aug 27, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 10124 Mail Theft and Postal Key Crime Prevention Act of 2026Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Aug 20, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 9406 To amend title 38, United States Code, to eliminate the cap on the number of waivers to certain pay limitations that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs may issue for critical health care personnel of the Department of Veterans Affairs.Removes the cap on pay waivers for critical Veterans Affairs health care personnel. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jun 23, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 9243 Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2026Emergency Management · Introduced Jun 10, 2026 In committee
• H.Res. 1311 Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Month".Health · Introduced May 21, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 8750 COPS Reauthorization Act of 2026Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced May 12, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 8572 Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026Taxation · Introduced May 12, 2026 In committee

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Harder’s campaign raised $4.1M: $2.9M (71%) from individuals and $507K (12%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $4.7M.

Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.

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Who funds Harder

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 174.

1. International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Labor union PAC
2. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO Labor union PAC
3. American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education Labor union PAC

Harder’s own leadership PAC: Blue District Project. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.