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 »
Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) announced two key additions to his congressional team: Asha Samuel as Senior Health Policy Advisor: Asha previously served as Legislative Director for Congressman Earl Blumenauer, a senior Member of the House Ways and Means Committee, where she covered health and other issues of jurisdiction. Prior to joining the office in 2021, Asha was a Legislat... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released a statement on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter at the age of 100: “Jimmy Carter was a great American who dedicated his life to creating a better, kinder, and more peaceful world. “His unending service to others and tireless commitment to advancing democracy, human rights, and global health have left an indelible mark that will... Read More »
U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released a statement following his vote for a bipartisan continuing resolution to avert a government shutdown and fund the government through March 14, 2025: “As we have done time and time again throughout the 118th Congress, House Democrats delivered the necessary votes to keep the government open and protect millions of Americans from the devastating im... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA-06), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific and Co-Chair of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, and Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY-06), Co-Chair of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, led 101 other Members of Congress in a bipartisan letterurging House and Senate leadership to pass the U.S.-Taiwan double taxation relief measures... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA-06) issued a joint statement with his fellow Co-Chairs of the Congressional Caucus on Korea, Representatives Gerald E. Connolly (D-VA-11), Joe Wilson (R-SC-02), and Mike Kelly (R-PA-16), regarding the political unrest in the Republic of Korea: “The US-ROK relationship is built on a shared commitment to democracy and democratic ideals. “South Korea’s ... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific and Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Korea, released a statement on the political unrest in the Republic of Korea (ROK): “In the midst of a political crisis, the world witnessed the resilience of the Korean people and their elected representatives who acted swiftly... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) introduced the bipartisan Global Alzheimer’s Initiative Now (GAIN) Act alongside Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) and Young Kim (R-CA-40). The GAIN Act positions the U.S. as a leader in addressing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia through global cooperation, authorizing U.S. participation in the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative (DAC). This public–pr... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Ranking Member on the House Foreign Affairs Indo-Pacific Subcommittee, penned an op-ed in The Taipei Times about how the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) new judicial guidelines mark a disturbing escalation in its approach to cross-strait relations and poses a significant threat to peace in the Taiwan Strait. You can read Representative Bera’s f... Read More »
Today, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) announced that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) has officially begun its audit of mail theft mitigation in Sacramento County. This audit, launched in response to Congressman Bera’s request, addresses the growing concern over mail theft across the Sacramento region. The USPS Office of Inspector General is expected to relea... 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 expressing concern over South Africa's request to relocate Taiwan's liaison office: "South Africa’s demand that Taiwan relocate its liaison office from Pretoria raises serious concerns about the extent of the ... Read More »
