Rep. Harder introduced bipartisan legislation to establish olive oil standards, ensuring product transparency and consumer protection.
Quiver AI Summary
Rep. Harder introduces bipartisan legislation: Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) has announced the introduction of the Olive Oil Standards Act, co-led with Rep. David Valadao (CA-22). This bipartisan effort aims to urge the FDA to fast-track the establishment of standards for olive oil products, addressing issues of mislabeling and promoting transparency in the market.
Legislation aims to protect consumers: The act would mandate clear labeling to distinguish authentic products from fraudulent ones and enhance consumer trust. Rep. Harder emphasized the need for transparency, stating, “This common sense bill gives shoppers the transparency they need to buy local and keep their families healthy.”
Impact on local agriculture: The legislation has gained support from organizations like the American Olive Oil Producers Association. It aims to boost local production in the Central Valley, which is a significant contributor to the U.S. olive oil market, by preventing deceptive practices and ensuring higher quality products are more accessible to consumers.
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Josh Harder Fundraising
Josh Harder recently disclosed $610.7K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 117th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 86.5% came from individual donors.
Harder disclosed $181.1K of spending. This was the 332nd most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Harder disclosed $3.4M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 89th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Josh Harder’s fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Josh Harder Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Josh Harder is worth $6.0M, as of January 15th, 2026. This is the 154th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Harder has approximately $5.9M invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Josh Harder’s net worth on Quiver Quantitative’s politician page for Harder.
Josh Harder Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Josh Harder:
H.R.6863: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve transparency with respect to the suspension of Medicare payments pending an investigation into a credible allegation of fraud.H.R.6862: To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to delay, until July 1, 2030, the termination of authority to award certain Federal Direct PLUS loans and the implementation of limits on certain loans for graduate and professional students enrolled at institutions with certain public health designations, and for other purposes.H.R.6747: Olive Oil Standards ActH.R.6572: To direct the Director of the National Institutes of Health to carry out a program, to be known as the “X-Labs Initiative”, to support breakthrough biomedical research at innovative research institutions, and for other purposes.H.R.6523: To direct the United States Postal Service to establish a post office in Mountain House, California.H.R.6008: Bring Down Housing Costs Act
You can track bills proposed by Josh Harder on Quiver Quantitative’s politician page for Harder.
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