Statements and posts
10 press releases and posts, newest first.
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GOLDEN MUSSELS: Harder’s Control and Eradication Bill Advancing in Congress
Announced Golden Mussel Eradication and Control Act advancing in Congress with agency support.
“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.”
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Mentions H.R. 3717
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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.”
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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…”
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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.”
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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.”
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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.”
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PG&E: Harder Calls for Ban on Ratepayer Money Being Used for Political Advocacy by Utilities
Despite state bans, utilities can skirt rules by funneling payments to industry associations for ads, lobbying Harder demanding FERC ban utilities from seeking to recover those payments from ratepayers STOCKTON – Today, Rep. Josh Harder…
“Raising rates year after year and using those payments to cut political ads and lobby government is an outrage, and it should be illegal.”
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PHOTO RELEASE: Harder Helps Induct 5th Cohort of the UOP College Corps
100+ students signed up for community service in education, food insecurity, and environmental stewardship Participants receive up to $10,000 in student financial assistance through the CaliforniansForAll program STOCKTON – Today, Rep. Josh…
“Students in College Corps ensure that our neighbors in need always have a helping hand, and we owe them a debt of gratitude.”
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PHOTO RELEASE: Harder Celebrates National Night Out with Local Law Enforcement
Promotes safety and community partnerships across the Valley STOCKTON – Last night, Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) joined local law enforcement and hundreds of families in National Night Out events across the Valley to thank our brave local law…
“Tonight is all about neighbors looking out for neighbors and getting a better appreciation for the tireless work of local law enforcement to keep our families safe.”
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One third of graduating high school seniors not reading at grade level Harder’s bill requires teacher evaluations, literacy screening, and student interventions for states receiving literacy funding STOCKTON – Today, Rep. Josh Harder…
“Washington used to believe that improving school was both important and possible, but after years of paralysis, our kids have been paying the price in lower reading scores and worse education outcomes.”