Josh Harder
Democrat Representative, District 9, California
26 bills333 cosponsored$4.4M raised674 votes recorded
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Congressional sourceRoots
- “Josh grew up in our community” source
Education
Career
- “Josh started his career in the private sector where he focused on creating jobs and growing businesses.” source
Public service
Family
- “Josh lives in Tracy with his wife Pam and their daughters, Lillian and Karina.” source
Also stated
- “Josh's family has been in San Joaquin County for five generations” source
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Legislation
HR 10594cosponsor
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to carry out prize competitions to advance the science of interpretability and to develop adversarial robustness with respect to artificial intelligence products, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
HR 10426cosponsor
To improve the processing of samples of sexual assault evidence, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 10274sponsor
Partnerships for Better Health Act
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.
HR 10156sponsor
To authorize workforce development innovation grants for the implementation, expansion, and evaluation of evidence-based workforce programs, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10124sponsor
Mail Theft and Postal Key Crime Prevention Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 10031cosponsor
To strengthen literacy outcomes for all students, to amend the comprehensive literacy State development grant program, and to ensure Federal accountability and investment in research, teacher preparation, and evidence-based instruction aligned with the science of reading.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 9473cosponsor
To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the individuals who fought for or with the United States against the armed forces of Imperial Japan in the Pacific theater and became prisoners of war from December 8, 1941, to August 15, 1945.
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.
HR 9444cosponsor
To amend title 5, United States Code, to provide rest and recuperation leave for employees engaged in wildland firefighting, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Natural Resources, 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.
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HR 9406sponsor
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HR 9377cosponsor
To establish a grant program for preparing and responding to New World screwworm outbreaks, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
HR 9243sponsor
To authorize the President to declare a smoke emergency, and for other purposes.
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.
HRES 1311sponsor
Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Necrotizing Fasciitis Awareness Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HRES 1288cosponsor
Supporting the designation of May 14, 2026, as "National Scam Survivor Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 8831cosponsor
To protect our democracy by preventing abuses of Presidential power, restoring checks and balances and accountability and transparency in government, and defending elections against foreign interference, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, House Administration, the Budget, Transportation and Infrastructure, Rules, Foreign Affairs, Ways and Means, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), 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.
HR 8750sponsor
COPS Reauthorization Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 8572sponsor
To provide a gasoline tax holiday.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 7973cosponsor
Momnibus Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HR 7917cosponsor
Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 7806cosponsor
Direct File Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 7791sponsor
To authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to prioritize the award of certain housing grants to applicants located in, or serving, low-income communities.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Voting Record
320 yea348 nay5 missed1 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- John McBrideRepublican$76K raised
- James H ShoemakerRepublican$29K raised
- Josh HarderDemocratic· this member—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$4.4M
Small donors $417KLarge individual $2.8MPACs $565K
Spent $1.4MCash $4.8M
2024 cycle$5.4M
Small donors $800KLarge individual $3.7MPACs $590K
Spent $4.9MCash $1.7M
2022 cycle$6.6M
Small donors $1.3MLarge individual $4.7MPACs $856K
Spent $8.9MCash $1.1M
2020 cycle$7.5M
Small donors $818KLarge individual $5.3MPACs $867K
Spent $4.1MCash $3.5M
2018 cycle$8.4M
Small donors $1.8MLarge individual $5.6MPACs $350K
Spent $8.4MCash $20K
Top Contributors
GOOGLE$35K
STANFORD UNIVERSITY$31K
BESSEMER VENTURE PARTNERS$28K
STANFORD UNIVERSITY$26K
GOOGLE$20K
BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP$20K
BESSEMER VENTURE PARTNERS$19K
UC BERKELEY$17K
COOLEY LLP$16K
SFUSD$15K
Committees
House Committee on Appropriations
- Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
- Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HR 10594: To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to carry out prize competitions to advance the science of interpretability and to develop adversarial robustness with respect to artificial intelligence products, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10426: To improve the processing of samples of sexual assault evidence, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
nay2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
nay2026-09-16
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
nay2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
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Retire through Ownership Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
nay2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
nay2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
nay2026-09-15
vote
GUARD Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Whistleblower Protection Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
not_voting2026-09-15
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
nay2026-09-15
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-09-15
vote
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
HR 10274: Partnerships for Better Health Act
sponsor2026-09-03
legislation
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
nay2026-09-03
vote
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
nay2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
nay2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
nay2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
yea2026-09-01
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 92025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 92023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 102021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 102019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat
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