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

Introduced bill to expand food-is-medicine programs and nutrition support services for chronic disease prevention.

“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

Demanded VA restore union collective bargaining rights at Northern California facilities after court order.

“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.”

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

Introduced legislation to expand local job training programs into a national workforce development model.

“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

Introduced bill to strengthen penalties for mail theft and expand postal investigators.

“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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PG&E: Harder Calls for Ban on Ratepayer Money Being Used for Political Advocacy by Utilities

Called on FERC to ban utilities from using ratepayer money for political advocacy through trade associations.

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

Secured $3 million in federal funding for critical repairs to century-old water pump station.

“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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PHOTO RELEASE: Harder Helps Induct 5th Cohort of the UOP College Corps

Attended ceremony inducting fifth cohort of UOP College Corps volunteer program.

“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

Attended National Night Out events to celebrate community partnerships with local law enforcement.

“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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LITERACY: Harder Announces Bipartisan Bill to Raise Reading Scores through Science of Reading Investments

Introduced bipartisan bill requiring science of reading reforms and accountability for literacy funding.

“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”

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PETS: Harder Announces Federal Funding for Major Expansion of the Manteca Animal Shelter

Announced $850,000 in federal funding for Manteca Animal Shelter expansion.

“Securing funding for major upgrades at the Manteca Animal Shelter is a win-win for beloved animals in our community and for our families”

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ICE: Harder Conducts Unannounced Oversight Inspection of Stockton ICE Facility

Conducted unannounced inspection of Stockton ICE facility to demand answers on operations and warrant procedures.

“I just conducted a surprise inspection of the Stockton ICE facility to get face-to-face answers to the questions that this agency has been dodging for months, and I’m still outraged at the answers we’re not getting”

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VIDEO: Harder’s New Housing Laws Building More Homes in the Valley

Highlighted new housing laws to increase affordable housing and lower costs in California.

“One third of young adults are still living at home because we don’t have enough housing and prices are skyrocketing as a result”

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GENESIS MISSION: Harder Celebrates New Partnership Between NIH and Genesis Mission to Accelerate New Cures

Celebrated NIH partnership with Genesis Mission to accelerate biomedical research using AI.

“The scientists on the front lines fighting cancer, Alzheimer's, and the diseases that touch every American family deserve the best tools this country can offer”

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ICE AUDIT: Harder Demands Updates on Stockton ICE Operations in New Letter to Acting Director

Sent letter demanding ICE updates on Stockton facility operations and compliance.

“ICE's continued failure to provide basic information to either the public or Congress directly harms our community, frustrates Congress's constitutional oversight responsibilities, and leaves my constituents without answers about actions that have profoundly affected their families and community”

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SCREWWORMS: Harder Announces New Bill to Protect Valley Livestock from Flesh-Eating Maggots

Introduced bipartisan bill to protect livestock from New World Screwworm outbreak.

“These parasitic swarms kill livestock, drive up beef prices, and can even infect people - we have to stop this outbreak before it spreads even more”

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GENESIS MISSION: Harder Calls on NIH to Join Initiative to Build AI-Enabled Research Infrastructure

Called on NIH to partner with Genesis Mission to build AI-enabled research infrastructure.

“The Genesis Mission represents a generational opportunity to harness AI to dramatically increase the productivity and impact of American research and innovation, and secure America's global technological leadership”

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VIDEO: Harder Demands Emergency Wildfire Action to Speed Up Prevention, Firefighter Support

Demanded emergency action to combat megafire crisis and support firefighters amid 2.4 million acres burned.

“Our communities and our firefighters are not getting the support they desperately need from Washington, and that’s an outrage”

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HOUSING: Harder’s Bills to Build More Homes in Stockton Headed to the President’s Desk

Announced two housing bills passed by Congress to increase affordable housing grants and financing in Stockton.

“The dream of owning a home is out of reach for so many Valley families because we’re in a severe housing shortage - that changes starting today”

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VETERANS: Harder Announces New Bill to Cut Doctor Wait Times for Veterans

Announced VA COMPETES 2.0 Act to allow unlimited salary waivers for VA doctors to reduce veteran wait times.

“We’re losing VA doctors to the private sector because of outrageous red tape, and our veterans are paying the price in months of delays for life-saving care”

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PHOTO RELEASE: Harder Hosts Education Roundtable, Joins Stockton Ports’ Reading Challenge

Hosted education roundtable and participated in literacy challenge with Stockton Ports.

“Like every parent, I want our kids to have the resources and support they need to succeed in and outside of the classroom”

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TRAFFIC: Harder Cuts Ribbon on New SR 99/120 Interchange, Safety and Roadway Improvements

Secured $5.5 million for State Route 99/120 Interchange improvements to reduce traffic congestion.

“This new interchange is going to reduce congestion, improve safety and air quality, and ultimately help ensure that commuters can spend more time with their families and less time stuck in traffic”

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SCAMS: Harder’s Advocacy Leads to Coordinated Crackdown on International Scammers

Announced coordinated crackdown on international scammers; Google endorsed his Stop SCAMS Act.

“International cybercriminals are robbing our families of their hard-earned savings, and we need a permanent solution to bring them to justice”

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LITERACY: Harder’s National Reading Panel Restoration Passes Out of Committee

Secured language in appropriations bill to restore National Reading Panel and Science of Reading initiatives.

“The National Reading Panel kickstarted an entire movement around education excellence - but decades later, those lessons have not been fully adopted”

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ICE: Harder Votes No on New ICE Funding, Condemns Blank Check while Working Families Struggle

Voted against $70 billion in ICE funding redirected from health care dollars.

“We need to rein in ICE, end the war in Iran, and stop the tariff madness, but most of all we need more backbone from Washington. I’m going to do everything in my power to fight back against these attacks and hold corrupt politicians accountable.”

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