Ami In The News
Sep 3, 2013
In The News
California's 14 freshmen - the state's largest and most diverse class of House members in 20 years - are largely eschewing Capitol Hill tradition that new lawmakers are supposed to be seen and not heard. Since taking office in January, they have looked for opportunities to stand out, voted at times against their party and criticized senior lawmakers - and are polishing their political resumes before next year's election.
Aug 22, 2013
In The News
Though it has recently entered stormy waters, the US-India economic relationship has the potential to be one of the globe's most dynamic and broad-based.
Aug 14, 2013
In The News
The most important responsibility of members of Congress is to listen to our constituents and represent their concerns. Since taking the oath of office in January, I have kept in touch with my constituents in dozens of ways. I fly home most weekends for events and meetings in my Sacramento County district. I communicate through letters, e-mails and social media.
Aug 1, 2013
In The News
Vice President Joseph R. Biden Jr., during his recent visit to India, addressed the key issues that stand out for policymakers on both sides of the U.S.-India relationship, noting that protection of intellectual property, limits on foreign direct investment, inconsistent tax dues and barriers to market access are the “tough problems” between the two countries.
Jul 26, 2013
In The News
U.S. Rep. Dr. Ami Bera (D-Elk Grove) and 80 Congressional members of the No Labels Problem Solvers coalition that he co-chairs earlier this month introduced nine pieces of legislation known as the “Make Government Work!” package.
Jul 18, 2013
In The News
WASHINGTON — While Congress continues to get mired in issues from immigration to food stamps and farm subsidies, a bipartisan group of 70 lawmakers is moving forward on its own.
Jul 12, 2013
In The News
"Congress is pretty dysfunctional.”
That’s Dr. Ami Bera’s diagnosis of the United States Congress, where he represents the 7th district of California in the House of Representatives.
Jul 12, 2013
In The News
Let’s start at the end of my interview with Congressman Ami Bera in his Rancho Cordova district office. As I’m standing to leave, I ask him if working with career politicians during the first half-year of his first two-year term has been challenging. He says, “Well, patience is a virtue. And I’ve become very virtuous in the past six months.”
Jul 12, 2013
In The News
As an elected official and a physician, U.S. Rep. Dr. Ami Bera (D-Elk Grove) said visiting Elk Grove Food Bank Services (EGFBS) on July 2 was more than making a public appearance.
Jul 8, 2013
In The News
Rep. Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-7) recently spoke with News10's Dan Elliot about issues he's working on in Congress, like his bill to help relieve the doctor shortage and trying to curb rising student loan rates, and his Congress at Your Company tour at local businesses.