Making Government Work
I know that for too many people in Sacramento County, Washington can feel distant, dysfunctional, and disconnected from the challenges families face every day. Too often, people see politicians blaming each other, chasing headlines, or protecting special interests instead of doing the hard work of solving problems. I believe the government should work for the people it serves by listening, delivering results, cutting through red tape, and putting public service ahead of politics.
As your representative, I have tried to approach this job with a simple principle: put people ahead of politics. Congress should be a place for service, accountability, and problem-solving, not perks or political games. That is why I have supported reforms to restore trust in our democracy and make the government more responsive to the people. The first bill I helped introduce and pass was No Budget, No Pay, because if members of Congress do not do their jobs and pass a budget on time, they should not get paid. I also support banning members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from trading and owning individual stocks.
Making government work also means making sure my office works for Sacramento County families every single day. My team helps constituents resolve problems with federal agencies, including issues involving Social Security, Medicare, veterans’ benefits, passports, immigration cases, the IRS, and more. Since I took office in 2013, my office has helped more than 35,000 Sacramento County residents cut through red tape and returned more than $23 million that was owed to local taxpayers.
It also means delivering resources back home and making sure Sacramento County is not left behind. This year, I secured $14,046,000 in Community Project Funding for 14 projects across our district supporting innovation and technology infrastructure, public safety and emergency preparedness, water reliability, transportation safety and mobility, and parks and community facilities. Since Community Project Funding was reintroduced in 2022, I have secured $63,860,303 for 51 projects across Sacramento County. I will continue working to make government more effective, more accountable, and more focused on delivering results for the people it serves.
More on Making Government Work
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA — Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) issued a statement following the Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling striking down President Trump’s tariff policy:
“The Supreme Court got it right today.
“President Trump never had the power to impose these sweeping tariffs that raised costs for working families, hurt small businesses, and strained our alliances around the world.
As a senior member of the House of Representatives, I feel an obligation to attend the State of the Union out of respect for the president as they outline their vision for our country. This year I feel different.
After watching President Trump run roughshod over the Constitution, display utter disregard for Congress, and openly engage in corruption as he and his family use the office to enrich themselves and tarnish this country that I love, I will not give him the dignity of having my presence at the State of the Union.
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA –– Today, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released an op-ed in MeidasTouch explaining why he will not attend President Trump’s State of the Union address. In the op-ed, Bera urges his colleagues on both sides of the aisle not to legitimize Trump’s political theater and calls on Democrats to clearly define and communicate an alternative to the Trump agenda.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released a video statement on “Ami’s Substack” explaining why he will vote against the SAVE America Act.
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA — Today, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) announced $14,046,000 in Community Project Funding to support 14 projects across California’s Sixth Congressional District.
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA — Today, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) announced that his office has recovered over $23 million in federal casework dollars for Sacramento County residents.
Since taking office in 2013, Congressman Bera’s dedicated team of caseworkers has helped more than 35,000 Sacramento County residents cut through red tape and resolve issues with federal agencies.
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA — On Tuesday, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) joined Sacramento County Supervisor Rich Desmond (District 3) at the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors meeting to help present Supervisor Desmond’s National Day of Play resolution.
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA — Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released a statement after cosponsoring articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem:
“Under Secretary Noem’s watch, we have witnessed federal agents carry out warrantless raids, detain U.S. citizens without cause, and use deadly force unjustifiably on the streets of American cities.
SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA — Today, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) issued a statement demanding the resignation of Kristi Noem as Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary. This follows the reassignment of Greg Bovino from his position as Customs and Border Protection commander-at-large.
“Greg Bovino’s exit from Minneapolis is not enough. Kristi Noem has lost the trust of the American people and must resign from her position as DHS Secretary.
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Today, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released a statement following House passage of legislation that restores enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies for three years. This vote comes after Representative Bera joined all of his House Democratic colleagues and four Republicans on a discharge petition to force this vote over the objections of House Speaker Mike Johnson.