DemocratU.S. Representative, CA-09
Josh Harder
In the House since Jan 3, 2019 (4 terms). Current term ends Jan 3, 2027. Born Aug 1, 1986.
Official website · DC office 202-225-4540 · @RepJoshHarder
At a glance
43Bills and joint resolutions sponsored (119th)
0Sponsored bills that became law
398Bills cosponsored
0.6%Roll-call votes missed (4 of 674)
94.3%Votes with own party's majority
$4,490,401Raised, 2025 to 2026 cycle
Sources: GovInfo Bill Status (Congress.gov data); Voteview roll-call data; FEC. Party-unity counts only votes where the party majority took a side; independents who caucus with Democrats are compared with Democrats.
Bills sponsored
| Bill | Title | Introduced | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.R. 10274 | Partnerships for Better Health Act Health · 0 cosponsors | Sep 3, 2026 | 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. Sep 3, 2026 |
| H.R. 10156 | Better Jobs through Evidence and Innovation Act Labor and Employment · 1 cosponsors | Aug 27, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Aug 27, 2026 |
| H.R. 10124 | Mail Theft and Postal Key Crime Prevention Act of 2026 Crime and Law Enforcement · 1 cosponsors | Aug 20, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Aug 20, 2026 |
| 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. Armed Forces and National Security · 2 cosponsors | Jun 23, 2026 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Jul 6, 2026 |
| H.R. 9243 | Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act of 2026 Emergency Management · 0 cosponsors | Jun 10, 2026 | 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. Jun 10, 2026 |
| H.R. 8750 | COPS Reauthorization Act of 2026 Crime and Law Enforcement · 8 cosponsors | May 12, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. May 12, 2026 |
| H.R. 8572 | Gas Prices Relief Act of 2026 Taxation · 2 cosponsors | Apr 29, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Apr 29, 2026 |
| H.R. 7791 | 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. Housing and Community Development · 2 cosponsors | Mar 4, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. Mar 4, 2026 |
| H.R. 7496 | Health Investment Zones Act of 2026 Taxation · 0 cosponsors | Feb 11, 2026 | 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. Feb 11, 2026 |
| H.R. 7329 | FREEDOM Act Energy · 5 cosponsors | Feb 3, 2026 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development. Mar 20, 2026 |
| H.R. 7215 | Stop SCAMS Act Finance and Financial Sector · 2 cosponsors | Jan 22, 2026 | 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. Jan 22, 2026 |
| H.R. 7214 | End PG&E Lobbying Act Energy · 0 cosponsors | Jan 22, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Jan 22, 2026 |
| H.R. 6862 | Protecting Health Care Workforce Pipelines Act Education · 0 cosponsors | Dec 18, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. Dec 18, 2025 |
| H.R. 6863 | CAT Act of 2025 Health · 1 cosponsors | Dec 18, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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. Dec 18, 2025 |
| H.R. 6747 | Olive Oil Standards Act Health · 1 cosponsors | Dec 16, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Dec 16, 2025 |
| H.R. 6572 | Launching X–Labs for Breakthrough Science Act Health · 1 cosponsors | Dec 10, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Dec 10, 2025 |
| H.R. 6523 | To direct the United States Postal Service to establish a post office in Mountain House, California. Government Operations and Politics · 0 cosponsors | Dec 9, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. Dec 9, 2025 |
| H.R. 6008 | Bring Down Housing Costs Act Housing and Community Development · 0 cosponsors | Nov 10, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. Nov 10, 2025 |
| H.R. 5881 | Double Dependents Relief Act Taxation · 0 cosponsors | Oct 31, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Oct 31, 2025 |
| H.R. 5751 | CPUC Act Energy · 0 cosponsors | Oct 14, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Oct 14, 2025 |
Showing the 20 most recent. Full list: Congress.gov member page. Bill data: GovInfo Bill Status bulk data.
Recent roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 674 S2403 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Retire through Ownership Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 673 HR9497 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Water Resources Development Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 672 HR9340 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Ratepayer Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 671 HJRES213 | On Passage 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” Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 670 HR10326 | On Passage PROOF Act Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 669 HR9576 | On Passage National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 668 HR5334 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments 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 Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 667 HCONRES93 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 666 HJRES210 | On Passage 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” Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 665 HR9500 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Result: Passed | Not voting |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 664 HR2140 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 663 HR4646 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Whistleblower Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 662 HR8278 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 661 HR2978 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended GUARD Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 660 HRES1530 | On Agreeing to the Resolution 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 Result: Passed | Nay |
Source: Voteview (UCLA), built from official House Clerk and Senate roll calls. Full record: GovTrack.
Committees
- House Committee on Appropriations
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators committee membership
Earmarks (Community Project Funding / Congressionally Directed Spending)
Draft: project-level earmark requests are not loaded yet. Members post their requests publicly; see the House Appropriations Committee list and the member's own website.
Sources: House Appropriations Committee · member website
Campaign money
$4,490,401Total raised
$3,243,737From individuals
$1,396,541Spent
$4,782,692Cash on hand
Source: FEC candidate summary, H8CA10126, coverage through Oct 14, 2026. Top donors: OpenSecrets.
Positions and background
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Data refreshed Oct 29, 2026.