Josh Harder

Democrat Representative, District 9, California

24 bills320 cosponsored$4.1M raised643 votes recorded

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Roots

“Josh grew up in our community” source

Education

“he taught business at a local junior college before entering public service” source

Career

“Josh started his career in the private sector where he focused on creating jobs and growing businesses.” source

Public service

“Josh proudly represents California's 9th Congressional District” source
“Josh serves as a member of the powerful Appropriations Committee” source

Family

“Josh lives in Tracy with his wife Pam and their daughters, Lillian and Karina.”

Legislation

HR 10124sponsor

Mail Theft and Postal Key Crime Prevention Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-08-20

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.

2026-08-03

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.

2026-06-25

HR 9444cosponsor

Voting Record

304 yea334 nay4 missed1 present

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Passed (214-208)

yea2026-07-23

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Passed (232-188)

nay2026-07-23

H R 8800

Agreed to (221-210)

nay2026-07-22

H R 8800

Failed (207-224)

nay2026-07-22

The 2026 race

Full race

FEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.

John McBrideRepublican
$52K raised
James H ShoemakerRepublican
$29K raised
Josh HarderDemocratic· this member
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Campaign Finance

2026 cycle$4.1M

Small donors $378KLarge individual $2.5MPACs $507K

Spent $1.0MCash $4.7M

2024 cycle$5.4M

Small donors $800KLarge individual $3.7MPACs $590K

Spent $4.9MCash $1.7M

2022 cycle$6.6M

Small donors $1.3M

Top Contributors

GOOGLE$35K

STANFORD UNIVERSITY$29K

BESSEMER VENTURE PARTNERS$28K

STANFORD UNIVERSITY$26K

BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP$20K

BESSEMER VENTURE PARTNERS$19K

UC BERKELEY$16K

COOLEY LLP$16K

SFUSD$15K

BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP$14K

Committees

House Committee on Appropriations

Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies
Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies

Activity Timeline

LegislationVotes

HR 10124: Mail Theft and Postal Key Crime Prevention Act of 2026

sponsor

2026-08-20

legislation

HR 10031: 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.

cosponsor

2026-08-03

legislation

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

yea

2026-07-23

vote

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

nay

2026-07-23

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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BillsTracked · 344
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VotesTracked · 643
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CommitteesTracked · 3
Standing assignments from the @unitedstates project.
Campaign financeTracked · 5
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Press releasesTracked · 18
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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.

2026-05-14

HRES 1288cosponsor

Supporting the designation of May 14, 2026, as "National Scam Survivor Day".

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-05-14

HR 8750sponsor

COPS Reauthorization Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-05-12

HR 8572sponsor

To provide a gasoline tax holiday.

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2026-04-29

HR 7973cosponsor

Momnibus Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

2026-03-18

HR 7917cosponsor

Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-03-12

HR 7802cosponsor

DISCLOSE Act of 2026

Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, 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.

2026-03-04

HR 7806cosponsor

Direct File Act of 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2026-03-04

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.

2026-03-04

HR 7736cosponsor

RELIEF Act

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

2026-02-26

HRES 1063cosponsor

Supporting the goals and ideals of "Career and Technical Education Month".

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-02-12

HR 7438cosponsor

PETSAFE Act of 2026

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

2026-02-09

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Stop Insider Trading Act

Failed (211-218)

yea2026-07-22

Stop Insider Trading Act

Passed (232-198)

nay2026-07-22

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

Passed (216-214)

nay2026-07-22

Value Over Cost Act

Passed (421-1)

yea2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (213-209)

nay2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (214-211)

nay2026-07-21

H R 8800

Failed (65-361)

nay2026-07-21

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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

yea

2026-07-22

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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

nay

2026-07-22

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Stop Insider Trading Act

yea

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

nay

2026-07-22

vote

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

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Value Over Cost Act

yea

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

nay

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

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H R 8800

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H R 8800

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H R 8800

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H R 8800

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2026-07-21

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H R 8800

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2026-07-21

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2026-07-21

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H R 8800

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2026-07-21

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nay

2026-07-21

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nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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