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209 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0509
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About
Josh Harder is a Democratic Representative from California's 9th District who was first elected to Congress in 2018 after working as a venture capital executive and business instructor.
Background
Josh Harder was born on August 1, 1986. Before entering politics, he worked for the venture capital firm Bessemer Venture Partners, eventually serving as a vice president in their San Francisco office. He also taught business at Modesto Junior College after returning to Turlock in 2017.
Political career
Josh Harder entered politics after a career in venture capital and teaching business at Modesto Junior College. He was first elected to the House of Representatives in 2018, defeating a Republican incumbent to represent California's 10th district. Following the 2020 redistricting process, he was sworn in to represent the 9th district in 2023, which includes much of San Joaquin County.
Current focus
Harder, Josh represents the 9th congressional district of CA in the U.S. House. Harder, Josh currently serves on the House Committee on Appropriations, the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, and the Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies. They have sponsored 78 bills in the current House, including H.R. 8750; H.R. 8572; H.R. 7791.
Committee Assignments
119th Congress
Legislative Activity
78
Bills Sponsored
10
Recent Votes