Josh Harder
Sourced recordU.S. House - CA District 09 · Congressional District 9
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Profile Snapshot
Joshua Keck Harder is an American politician who has served as the U.S. representative for California's 9th congressional district since 2023, after representing the 10th district from 2019 to 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, he was first elected in 2018 by defeating Republican incumbent Jeff Denham. After the 2020 redistricting, he won reelection in the newly drawn 9th district, which covers the majority of San Joaquin County and includes Stockton, Tracy, Lodi, and Manteca. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Constitutional Government
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Constitutional Government
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Freedom of Speech
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Sanctity of Life
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Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
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Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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National Security, Law & Elections
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Economic Stewardship
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Economic Stewardship
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Evidence & Sources
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- PartialJosh Harder is a candidate for U.S. House - CA District 09profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on TRIA Program Reauthorization Act
- VerifiedRaised $8,441,529.09 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: VIDEO: Harder Demands Emergency Wildfire Action to Speed Up Prevention, Firefighter Support
- VerifiedPublic statement: HOUSING: Harder’s Bills to Build More Homes in Stockton Headed to the President’s Desk
- VerifiedPublic statement: VETERANS: Harder Announces New Bill to Cut Doctor Wait Times for Veterans
- VerifiedPublic statement: PHOTO RELEASE: Harder Hosts Education Roundtable, Joins Stockton Ports’ Reading Challenge
- VerifiedPublic statement: TRAFFIC: Harder Cuts Ribbon on New SR 99/120 Interchange, Safety and Roadway Improvements
- VerifiedNews coverage: California Congressman Josh Harder Demands Updates on Stockton ICE Operations in New Letter to Acting Director; Despite Court Orders and New Policies, ICE Continues To Conduct Unlawful Warrantless Operations - Sierra Sun Times
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Josh Harder Announces Bill to Combat Screwworm Threat to Livestock - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Election 2022: Meet California's Congressional Candidates, Josh Harder And Tom Patti | To The Point Pagamento (BYyIHje72Z) - Mshale
- VerifiedNews coverage: Josh Harder and Adam Gray lead Congress Districts 9 and 13 seats - AOL.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Josh Harder and Adam Gray lead Congress Districts 9 and 13 seats - The Stockton Record
- VerifiedNews coverage: HISTORIC FIRST: Harder Helps Announce Valley’s First Medical School at the University of the Pacific in Stockton - Representative Josh Harder (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: FOOD ASSISTANCE: Harder Announces $1+ Million for Massive New Food Bank Distribution Hub in Stockton - Representative Josh Harder (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Article | POLITICO Pro Q&A: Rep. Josh Harder - POLITICO Pro
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Josh Harder speaks on funding battle and maternal health care - KCRA
- VerifiedNews coverage: WILDFIRE NEWS: Harder Introduces Landmark, Bipartisan Bill to Fix Government Wildfire Failures - Representative Josh Harder (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Former California mayor is back for a rematch with Democrat Josh Harder - Roll Call
- VerifiedNews coverage: Democrat Josh Harder wins California's 9th Congressional District race, CBS News projects - CBS News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Winners of Congressional Art Competition Announced - Representative Josh Harder (.gov)
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-23: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2026-06-10: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Small Business, and the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-05-21: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-05-12: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2026-04-29: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2026-03-04: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
2026-02-11: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-03-20: Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development.
2026-01-22: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-01-22: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Public Statements
-68-breadcrumbs"> Home Media Press Releases June 25, 2026 Press Release 2.4 million acres already burned in 2026, western states on front lines of predicted severe fires in coming months Image Read More HOUSING: Harder’s Bills to Build More Homes in Stockton Headed to the President’s Desk June 23, 2026 Press Re
s on front lines of predicted severe fires in coming months Image Read More June 23, 2026 Press Release More housing grants, expanded loan financing for affordable housing Cleared final passage in the U.S. House and Senate WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) announced that two of his bills to build more homes in Stockton are headed to the President’s desk to be signed into law. Read More VETERANS: Harder Announces New Bill to Cut Doctor Wait Times for Veterans June 23, 2026 Press Relea
ants, expanded loan financing for affordable housing Cleared final passage in the U.S. House and Senate WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) announced that two of his bills to build more homes in Stockton are headed to the President’s desk to be signed into law. Read More June 23, 2026 Press Release Last year, Harder passed his bill into law to lift salary caps at VA facilities causing doctor shortages As wait times for some specialties persist, new bill would allow VA to issue an unlim
o build on reforms he successfully signed into law and fix doctor shortages at local Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities. Issues : Veterans Read More June 18, 2026 Press Release Local education leaders joined Harder in roundtable on improving literacy in the Valley Image Read More TRAFFIC: Harder Cuts Ribbon on New SR 99/120 Interchange, Safety and Roadway Improvements June 17, 2026 Press Release <div
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