Sacramento, C.A. – Congressman Ami Bera (D-CA) issued the following statement after white supremacist protests turned violent in Charlottesville, Virginia:"The violence in Charlottesville is an example of what happens when politicians tolerate hatred and bigotry. As a candidate, Donald Trump knew these hate groups supported his campaign. In both his rhetoric and actions, Trump… Read more »
Sacramento, C.A. – Congressman Ami Bera (D-CA) issued the following statement after the Republican Senate plan repealing the Affordable Care Act failed last night:"As a doctor, I swore an oath: to do good, to do no harm, and to help patients make the best health care decisions for their own circumstances. This week, Senator John McCain called for a return to bipartisanship – I… Read more »
Congressman Ami Bera (D-CA), the Vice-Ranking Member on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement after the House voted to pass a bill that punishes Russian interference in the 2016 elections and imposes additional sanctions on Iran and North Korea:"Russia, Iran, and North Korea present significant challenges to peace and stability around the world. The United… Read more »
Congressman Ami Bera (D-CA) released the following statement after the largest update to the GI Bill in ten years passed the House of Representatives. Rep. Bera was a sponsor of the bill that removes time limits for veterans to claim benefits, adds funding for vets pursuing STEM degrees, and increases benefits for thousands of Reservists and National Guard members."We owe our veterans… Read more »
Sacramento, CA – Congressman Ami Bera (CA-7) announced a major, multi-million dollar grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today to improve Sacramento Mather Airport. The grant of $3,742,000 will be used to resurface pavement areas and upgrade drainage systems that will improve the airport's safety and efficiency."Mather Airport is a vital part of Sacramento's… Read more »
Congressman Ami Bera, M.D., along with Congressman Jim Renacci (R-OH), introduced the Protecting Consumer Access to Vision Care Act of 2017 today. This bill would provide relief from the health insurance tax (HIT) for stand-alone vision plans under the Affordable Care Act."As a doctor, I know how important eye health is to whole health. This simple, bipartisan idea puts the patient first… Read more »
Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA) applauded the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act today with measures he strongly supports, including an increase in military pay, funds for America's fight against ISIS and al-Qaeda, and measures to thwart Russian aggression."Our men and women in uniform deserve this much needed pay raise," said Rep. Bera. "This bipartisan bill enhances our ability to… Read more »
Today, Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA) released the following statement in response to the Senate plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act:Just like the bill the House majority rushed to pass that takes health care away from 23 million people, the Senate's plan would do incredible harm to America's patients. Without any public input, the Senate is preparing to overhaul the health care system and make… Read more »
Today, Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA), issued the following statement after nonpartisan experts determined the impact of the House Majority's bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act.According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office's updated report on the latest version of the House-passed health care bill, 23 million hardworking Americans will lose their health care, premiums will rise by… Read more »
Today, Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA) released the following statement after the Justice Department appointed former FBI Director Robert Mueller special counsel to lead the investigation into potential ties between Russia and the Trump campaign, and Russian interference in the 2016 election."We owe it to the American people to find out what happened, and I'm encouraged to see that the Justice… Read more »
