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Rep. Bera, Pacific Islands Caucus Co-Chairs Hail Passage of COFA Legislation

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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…

Rep. Ami Bera Secures Over $14 Million for Sacramento County in Government Funding Package

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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…

Rep. Bera Invites Sacramento County Health Care Leader to State of the Union Address

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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…

Rep. Ami Bera Statement Opposing House Republicans’ Standalone Supplemental Aid Package to Israel

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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…

Congressional Taiwan Caucus Co-Chairs Statement on Inclusion of Double Taxation Provisions Regarding Taiwan in Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024

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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…

Rep. Ami Bera Releases Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Tax Package

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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…

Congressional Taiwan Caucus Co-Chairs Travel to Taiwan

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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…

Rep. Ami Bera Releases Statement on the Passage of Continuing Resolution to Avert Government Shutdown

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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…

Congressional Prior Authorization Champions Welcome New CMS Regulations

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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…

Bera, Meeks, McCaul, Kim Praise Taiwan's Elections

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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…