Press Releases
Bills Give States the Tools They Need to Boost Coverage and Simplify Enrollment
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Ami Bera (D-CA) introduced two bills today to expand access to affordable health care, simplify enrollment, and empower States to innovate. The two bills, the Pathway to Universal Coverage Act and the Easy Enrollment Act, are the second step in Bera’s plan to build on the progress of the Affordable Care Act.
“As we learn more facts about this tragic shooting, our hearts go out to Stephon Clark’s family and the community. It’s very clear that we need a full investigation to find out what happened and to make sure a tragedy like this doesn’t happen again. Having served with Attorney General Xavier Becerra in Congress, I have no doubt he will conduct a thorough investigation.
WASHINGTON, DC — Representative Ami Bera, M.D., along with Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA), Ron Kind (D-WI), and Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), today announced the creation of the new bipartisan Health Care Innovation Caucus.
Washington, DC – Congressman Ami Bera (D-CA) released the following statement on the ADA Education and Reform Act:
Washington, DC – Yesterday, Congressman Ami Bera (CA-07) led 18 bipartisan members of Congress in a letter urging Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin to ensure funding for a program that reduces homelessness among veterans.
Washington, DC – Congressman Ami Bera (CA-07) released the following statement after the Trump administration announced it would open up 1.3 million acres of public land to mining, reversing President Obama’s efforts to protect tho
Washington, DC – Congressman Ami Bera (CA-07) released the following statement on the bipartisan compromise to fund the government:
Sacramento, CA – Congressman Ami Bera, Vice Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement today in response to President Trump’s decision to publish the House Intelligence Committee’s Republican memo:
Sacramento, CA – Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. announced today that he will bring his Sacramento County constituent, Dr. Bennet Omalu, to President Trump’s State of the Union. Dr. Omalu is a Nigerian born immigrant who first discovered Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) in football players and was recently portrayed by Will Smith in the film “Concussion.”