Today, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA) introduced the Easy Enrollment in Health Care Act, bicameral legislation to simplify health care enrollment for Americans by allowing them to enroll in coverage when they file their federal tax returns.
“As a doctor who has cared for our nation’s patients, I have seen first-hand how stressful and overwhelming it can be to sign up for… Read more »
Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released the following statement after being elected by his colleagues to serve as Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific for the 118th Congress.
“I am proud to continue my leadership on the House Foreign Affairs Committee as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific. The Indo-Pacific remains… Read more »
Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) today announced that his guest to President Biden’s State of the Union address on Tuesday, February 7 will be his constituent, Mervin Brookins, a former felon and founder of Brother 2 Brother Mentoring based in Del Paso Heights.
“I am thrilled to welcome Mervin Brookins as my guest for the upcoming State of the Union address,”… Read more »
Today, Representatives Ami Bera and Gregory W. Meeks issued the following statement marking the two-year anniversary of the military coup in Burma:
“Two years ago, the Burmese military overturned the will of the people and thrust the country into a violent humanitarian and political crisis. Since the coup, the junta has unleashed a campaign of torture and repression that has… Read more »
Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA) was selected by Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to serve on the influential House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for the 118th 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… Read more »
Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA) and Kevin Kiley (R-CA) released the following statements after participating today in a bipartisan event at the U.S. Capitol in support of the human rights protestors in Iran.
“As a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, I stand in strong support of the brave citizens across Iran who have taken to the streets to fight for… Read more »
Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA), Andy Barr (R-KY), Joaquin Castro (D-TX), Carol Miller (R-WV), Dina Titus (D-NV), and Adrian Smith (R-NE) released the following statement on today’s meeting between President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio.
“As staunch supporters of the U.S.-Japan Alliance, we applaud today’s engagement between President… Read more »
Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) and Shri Thanedar (MI-13) today celebrated 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 and the third ever in history,” said Congressman Ami… Read more »
Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-07) announced that he secured $32,787,591 in federal funding to support 15 local Sacramento-area projects in the Fiscal Year 2023 government funding package that passed the House of Representatives today. The funding package previously passed the Senate and now heads to President Biden’s desk for his signature into law.
“My top priority… Read more »
Today, Representative Ami Bera (CA-07) voted for the Fiscal Year 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that authorizes annual programming and spending for the Department of Defense and other U.S. national security programs. The NDAA passed the House of Representatives with strong bipartisan support and includes four amendments authored by Rep. Bera.
“The United… Read more »
