Press Releases
Today, Rep. Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-7) and Rep. Mark Meadows (NC-11) introduced The Doctors Helping Heroes Act, bipartisan legislation to help shorten wait times at Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals across the country by dealing with the serious shortage of doctors that they’re facing. The bill would allow foreign doctors trained in the U.S.
Congressman Ami Bera, M.D., a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement about the U.S. response to the crisis in Iraq:
Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. hosted No Labels co-founder, and former George W. Bush and John McCain advisor Mark McKinnon today to meet with Sacramento-area government officials and business leaders today.
Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. led a bipartisan group yesterday in urging the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to thoroughly review staffing levels at VA hospitals and facilities. In a letter to the GAO, they urged the government watchdog to examine if the VA has enough physicians and health care professionals to adequately care for veterans in a timely manner.
Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. released the following statement in response to a report from the Office of the Inspector General at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that found the health care system had delayed care to veterans and manipulated scheduling practices to conceal the delays at a number of VA facilities:
This past Memorial Day Rep. Ami Bera, M.D. travelled throughout the county to recognize, honor, and remember the fallen and their families. "We are forever grateful for their service and sacrifice," said Rep. Bera. "Memorial Day is a time to remember those who've made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.
Earlier today, Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. voted for the bipartisan Water Resources Reform and Development Act (WRRDA), a bill that will help ensure crucial federal support for flood safety projects in the Sacramento area. He offered the following statement after the vote:
As reported by the Washington Post, Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party swept to a landmark victory in India’s recent elections. Congressman Bera offered the following comments on the elections:
Congressman Ami Bera recently joined several of his congressional colleagues urging VA Secretary Shinseki to audit VA hospitals across the country and share the full details of his audit. Read their letter.
In case you missed it, Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-07) and Joe Crowley (NY-14) penned an op-ed for The Hill reinforcing the importance of India’s 2014 elections, as well as the continued importance of the U.S.-India relationship. The full op-ed can be found below or by clicking here.