U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA-06), along with U.S. Representative Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN-08) and eight additional bipartisan colleagues, recently introduced the Penicillin Allergy Verification and Evaluation (PAVE) Act. This legislation would add a penicillin allergy verification component to the “Welcome to Medicare” preventive visit and annual wellness visits. "Evidence shows that... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released a statement after voting to pass a bipartisan continuing resolution to avoid a government shutdown and fund the government through December 20th. The legislation passed by a vote of 341-82 on the House floor. “This afternoon, I joined a strong bipartisan majority of my colleagues to ensure that our government remains open to serve the Amer... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Indo-Pacific Subcommittee, Representative Rob Wittman (R-VA) and U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Pete Ricketts (R-NE)—members of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee—launched the bipartisan House and Senate Quad Caucuses. This announcement comes ahead of this weekend’s Quad Leaders Summit ... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Indo-Pacific Subcommittee, joined CNN Newsroom for a wide-ranging interview discussing rising tensions in the Middle East, Senator JD Vance’s “racist” attacks on Haitian migrants, and the need to pass a bipartisan CR to avoid a government shutdown. Watch the full interview here and read the transcript be... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) announced $13,044,668 in grant funding from the Federal Aviation Administration to rehabilitate the runway at Sacramento’s Mather Airport: "Mather Airport plays a vital role in our region’s transportation and economic infrastructure," said Representative Ami Bera. “This funding will help ensure that Mather’s 11,300-foot runway can be properly reha... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) announced that his office has now recovered more than $19 million in federal casework dollars to residents of California’s 6th Congressional District. Since taking office in 2013, Representative Bera’s dedicated team of caseworkers have successfully resolved over 29,900 cases for constituents, resulting in the return of over $19 million dollars in ... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) sent a letter to the Inspector General of the United States Postal Service (USPS) to formally request an audit of the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS) and the USPS concerning the implementation and effectiveness of the Project Safe Delivery joint initiative in the Sacramento region, as well as the response to cluster mailbox unit (CB... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) issued a statement ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address to a joint session of Congress: “As someone who cares deeply about Israel’s future, and after listening to the family members of American hostages held captive by Hamas, I’ve made the decision not to attend Prime Minister Netanyahu’s joint address. “It is imperative to ... Read More »
Local elected leaders, including Reps. Ami Bera, D-Elk Grove, and Kevin Kiley, R-Rocklin, as well as Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper, gathered Wednesday in Rancho Cordova to praise the U.S. Department of Transportation’s $25 million infusion for the Capital Southeast Connector project. The transportation project will turn a 3.6-mile segment of Grant Line Road from a rural two-lane road into ... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA), Andy Barr (R-KY), Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA), and Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, issued a statement condemning the People’s Republic of China's new guidelines targeting the people of Taiwan: "As Taiwan Caucus Co-Chairs and strong advocates for robust U.S.-Taiwan relations, we strongly condemn the recent guid... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) announced that the U.S. Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Low or No Emission Grant Program awarded the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) with a $76,847,678 grant for their Zero-Emission Buses, Fueling, and Workforce Development Project. SacRT will receive funding to buy up to 29 new hydrogen fuel cell buses to replace older buses, d... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific, issued a statement following his vote against the House Republicans’ State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs funding bill: “As Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific, I have the privilege of traveling around the Indo-Pacific region to meet with de... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released a statement following the Supreme Court’s decision in Moyle v. United States and Idaho v. United States: “Today’s Supreme Court decision provides temporary relief for millions of women across America. “However, today’s ruling leaves the door open to further attacks on reproductive rights. “Let me be clear: the federal emergency medicine la... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) RAISE Grant Program awarded the Capital SouthEast Connector Joint Powers Authority with a $25,000,000 grant for the Grant Line Road Safety Improvements Project. “I am pleased to help secure this vital funding to modernize our infrastructure here in Sacramento County,” said Representative ... Read More »
This week, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific, was part of a bipartisan Congressional delegation to India where he met with His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama, in Dharamshala, India. Following his meeting with the Dalai Lama, Representative Bera was honored at a felicitation ceremony hosted by the Central Tibetan ... Read More »
