Today, U.S. Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA-06) and Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23) relaunched the California Public Higher Education Caucus (CPHEC) for the 119th Congress. First launched in 2014 by Rep. Bera and former Rep. Jeff Denham, CPHEC is a bipartisan group of lawmakers who advocate for the University of California (UC), California State University (CSU) and California Community College (CCC)... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA-06) and Mike Flood (R-NE-01) introduced the Improving Measurements for Loneliness and Isolation Act. This bill aims to bring uniformity to reporting measurements for loneliness and isolation following the former U.S. Surgeon General’s declaration of loneliness and isolation as a public health epidemic in the United States. “As a doctor, I have seen ... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA-06) and Andy Barr (R-KY-06) introduced a bipartisan resolution condemning the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) growing efforts to harass, intimidate and suppress free speech on American soil. The resolution highlights the PRC’s intimidation tactics targeting U.S. citizens, scholars and activists—threatening both academic freedom and First Amendmen... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released a statement supporting the Taxpayer Data Protection Act: “Elon Musk and DOGE have been given unprecedented access to sensitive Treasury data, jeopardizing your personal information and privacy. “This is unacceptable. “That’s why I’m supporting the Taxpayer Data Protection Act— to ensure only vetted public servants, not unqualified and unve... Read More »
Today, all six Democratic physicians in the House of Representatives spoke out against the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to become Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03), Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25), Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), Kelly Morrison, M.D. (MN-03) and Herb Conaway, M.D. (NJ-03) released the following joint stateme... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Ranking Member of the East Asia and the Pacific Subcommittee, issued the following statement in response to the Trump administration’s reckless and illegal efforts to eliminate the United States Agency for International Development (USAID): “The Trump administration’s continued attacks on USAID—gutting its staffing, halting programs without review... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released a statement sounding the alarm on Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) gaining access to the Treasury Department’s payments system. “My office has received hundreds of calls and emails from Sacramento County residents concerned about the outrageous and unprecedented access Elon Musk and the Department of Government ... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera (CA-06), Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released a statement denouncing the Trump administration’s purge of high-ranking FBI officials: "I am deeply concerned by the abrupt and arbitrary dismissal of several top FBI officials—career civil servants with decades of experience protecting our nation from crime, cyber threats and terr... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released a statement on the Trump administration’s sweeping attempt to freeze federal grants and loans: “My staff has received an influx of calls from residents expressing concerns about the recent decision to freeze the delivery of essential resources to American communities, businesses, nonprofits and families. “This decision has far-reaching imp... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representatives Ami Bera (D-CA-06) and Rob Wittman (R-VA-01) and U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Pete Ricketts (R-NE), co-chairs of the Congressional Quad Caucus, issued a bipartisan and bicameral statement on the Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Washington, D.C.: “We welcome Foreign Minister Iwaya of Japan, Foreign Minister Wong of Australia and External Affairs Minister Ja... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) was reappointed by Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to serve on the influential House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for the 119th Congress. The Intelligence Committee is charged with providing oversight of the nation’s intelligence activities, including the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the Office of the Director of National Inte... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), co-chair of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, released a statement applauding the House's passage of the United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act. The bill's passage follows a bipartisan letter led by Congressman Bera and signed by 102 Members last month, urging House and Senate leadership to advance critical U.S.-Taiwan double taxation... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released a statement on the ceasefire and hostage release deal reached between Israel and Hamas: “Today's news of a ceasefire and hostage deal will bring an end to the fighting in Gaza, reunite hostages with their families, and deliver much-needed aid to Palestinian civilians. Securing this breakthrough is the result of months of painstaking and r... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released a statement following his election to serve as Ranking Member of the House Foreign Subcommittee on East Asia and Pacific in the 119th Congress: “I am proud to continue my leadership on the House Foreign Affairs Committee as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on East Asia and Pacific. This region is vital for our national security, economic... Read More »
Today, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released a statement alongside Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), Shri Thanedar (MI-13), and Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) celebrating the largest representation of Indian American Members of Congress in U.S. history. “When I first took office in 2013, I was the only Indian American Member of Congress an... Read More »
