Today, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released a statement after the Sacramento Area Council of Governments’ (SACOG) was awarded a $22,500,000 Regional Partnerships Challenge grant by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Neighborhood Access and Equity (NAE) Grant Program. This funding will support SACOG’s Green Means Go program, a multi-year initiative aiming to lower greenhouse ga... Read More »
Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA-06) and Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN-08) penned a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra on March 6, 2024, regarding the recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare. The substance of their request—that the agency work to protect all types of providers affected by the cyberattack, with a particular focus on independent physi... Read More »
Today, Congressman Ami Bera (CA-06) joined fellow co-chairs of the bipartisan House Pacific Islands Caucus in hailing House passage of legislation that renews and funds the Compacts of Free Association (COFA). The Compacts are the foundation for U.S. relations with the Republic of the Marshall Islands, the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of Palau for the next generation. The legisl... Read More »
Today, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) voted on a budget package that secured over $14,000,000 for projects in California’s Sixth Congressional District. These projects will get vital resources to support non-profits, community centers, infrastructure upgrades, parks, and more in Sacramento County. “I am incredibly pleased to vote to support these vital projects that will have a profound imp... Read More »
Today, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) announced that his guest to President Biden’s State of the Union address next Thursday, March 7th will be his constituent, Dr. Jonathan Porteus. Dr. Porteus is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the CEO of WellSpace Health, a non-profit community health center providing quality medical care, dental care for children and adolescents, mental and behavio... Read More »
Tonight, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released the following statement after voting against the House Republicans’ partisan supplemental aid package: "Instead of this politically motivated legislation that fails to address multiple pressing national security challenges facing the United States, I call on my colleagues to join me in supporting the bipartisan national security supplemental ... Read More »
Today, Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA), Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL), and Andy Barr (R-KY), co-chairs of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, and House leads of the Taiwan Tax Agreement Act of 2023, released the following statement applauding the House passage of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, addressing the issue of double taxation. “We are plea... Read More »
This evening, Rep. Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released a statement following his vote to pass H.R. 7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, bipartisan tax legislation that delivers critical wins to hardworking families and small businesses in Sacramento County. The legislation passed by a vote of 357-70 on the House floor. “Tonight, I joined a strong majority of members on both... Read More »
Today, Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA) and Mario Díaz Balart (R-FL), co-chairs of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, arrived in Taipei. While there, the representatives will engage with senior officials and business leaders. The aim of the trip is to reaffirm U.S. support for Taiwan following their successful democratic elections, express solidarity in their shared commitment to democratic val... Read More »
U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) today released the following statement after voting with a bipartisan majority of the House of Representatives to avert a partial government shutdown and fund the government until March 1 and 8: “This afternoon, I voted for the latest bipartisan continuing resolution to keep the government open. While this legislation is necessary to keep the government f... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Mike Kelly (PA-16), and Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08), and Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (KS), Sherrod Brown (OH), John Thune (SD), and Kyrsten Sinema (AZ) issued the following statement on CMS’ long-awaited prior authorization regulations: “Today’s action by CMS is a major win for seniors and their families. These new protec... Read More »
Today, Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific Ranking Member Ami Bera (D-CA) issued the following statement on Taiwan's election alongside House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul, and Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific Chairwoman Young Kim (R-CA): “We congratulate the people of Taiwan for completing their eighth democr... Read More »
Today, Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA), Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL), Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-VA), and Andy Barr (R-KY), co-chairs of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, released the following statement congratulating Lai Ching-te on his election as the next president of Taiwan: “As co-chairs of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, we write to congratulate the people of Taiwan on their success in holdi... Read More »
Today, U.S. Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA), Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL), and Andy Barr (R-KY), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, introduced a bipartisan resolution commending Taiwan for its history of democratic elections and expressing support for Taiwan’s democratic institutions. Introduction of the resolution comes ahead of Taiwan’s elections on January 13... Read More »
U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) today announced that his office has now returned more than $17 million in federal casework dollars to residents in California’s 6th Congressional District. Since taking office in 2013, Bera’s office has resolved more than 27,500 cases for constituents and returned over $17.6 million dollars in federal benefits. These casework dollars are secured by helpin... Read More »
