Press Releases
Opportunity for local students, parents to learn about applying to U.S. Service Academies
Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. will hold the 2013 Sacramento County Service Academy Day on Saturday, September 14, 2013, for high school students who are interested in serving as an officer in the United States armed forces and their parents and guidance counselors. The event will be held from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. at National University, 10901 Gold Center Drive in Rancho Cordova
Highlights bill that makes upgrades at no cost to taxpayers
Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. called for investment in Sacramento County infrastructure Friday morning, after touring several local transportation projects with representatives from the Sacramento County Department of Transportation (SACDOT), the Sacramento Area Council of Governments (SACOG), Operating Engineers Local 3, and Laborers Local 185.
Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. participated in a House Committee on Foreign Affairs hearing today about the crisis in Syria where key members of the President’s national security team testified, including Secretary of State John Kerry, Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel, and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Martin Dempsey.
Today, Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. returns from an eight-day visit to India, where he met with business leaders, government officials, policy advocates and innovators in the non-profit sector to increase his understanding of the relationship between the United States and India and to explore opportunities for partnerships in the Sacramento region.
Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. returns today from a congressional delegation visit to Israel. The trip, which included meetings with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian chief negotiator Dr.
Eligible Sacramento County disabled veterans encouraged to apply
U.S. Rep. Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-7) today announced that the House of Representatives Wounded Warrior Program is accepting applications for a position in his district office in Rancho Cordova. He urged eligible disabled veterans in Sacramento County to apply.
Lawmakers try to break gridlock on Capitol Hill
By James Rosen | McClatchy Washington Bureau
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.
Rep. Ami Bera , M.D. (CA-7) discussed moving the U.S. India trading partnership forward during a meeting with India’s Minister of Finance Shri P. Chidambaram this week. Congressional Caucus on India and India Relations Co-chair Rep. Joe Crowley (NY-14) and, Reps. Sandy Levin (MI-9), Erik Paulsen (MN-3), and John Larson (CN-1) were also at the meeting.