The Co-Chairs of the Caucus on India and Indian-Americans, Reps. Ami Bera (CA-7) and George Holding (NC-13), condemned the deadly terrorist attack at the Pathankot air base in India."We condemn the attacks on India's Pathankot Air Force base and the Indian Consulate in Mazar-e-Sharif, Afghanistan. These deplorable acts of terror threaten to undermine peace and stability in the region.… Read more »
Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. made the following statement after voting for the tax credit and government funding bills."This package represents a true compromise that will not only keep the government open, but for the first time in two years it will lift harmful spending caps and increase investment in programs that families and businesses rely on to get ahead. The package includes… Read more »
Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. praised the passage of a one year pause of the Health Insurance Tax, highlighting how it will lower the cost of health care for seniors, families and small businesses. By delaying the tax, the average individual will save more than $200 on health insurance costs and seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans will save $350."I introduced the Small Business and… Read more »
The Co-Chairs of the Caucus on India and Indian Americans, Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. and Congressman George Holding (R-NC), met with a delegation of Indian defense and aerospace industry leaders today to discuss how the two countries can mutually benefit in these sectors.The meeting was organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) to discuss how the… Read more »
Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. released the following statement after voting for H.R. 4038, the American Security Against Foreign Enemies (SAFE) Act. The bill requires the Department of Homeland Security to verify that each refugee entering the United States has undergone a background check to ensure they are not a security threat. “It is critical that our first priority is to keep… Read more »
Sacramento, CA – Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. announced a $100,000 grant awarded to Sacramento City Unified School District for its farm to school program. The school district, in partnership with the Food Literacy Center and Soil Born Farms, created a farm to school program that will introduce a new vegetable each month to students in three elementary schools. After testing the… Read more »
Sacramento, CA – Twelve local CEOs and business leaders joined Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker to discuss how to strengthen the region's agriculture, technology, manufacturing and health sectors."As our region grows, we need to focus on making our region a destination for young people and businesses," Bera said. "Part of that includes… Read more »
Citing the tragic death of a veteran at the Mather Veterans Affairs hospital last year, Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. introduced a bill today to implement additional accountability measures at Veterans Affairs hospitals across the country.His bill, the VA Quality Care Act, includes additional oversight measures to ensure all problems at VA facilities are reported, communicated, and fixed… Read more »
The co-chairs of the Caucus on India and Indian Americans, Congressmen Ami Bera (D-CA) and George Holding (R-NC), celebrated the accomplishments of the Indian American diaspora at the annual Diwali in DC event.The annual celebration attracts people and Indian American organizations from all over the country to meet with members of Congress and other elected officials to celebrate the… Read more »
Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. voted to support the bipartisan budget agreement to help prevent another government shutdown and ensure economic stability:"Core to our job as members of Congress is passing a budget. That's why the first bill I introduced and helped pass when I came to Congress was the No Budget No Pay bill that says that if lawmakers don't pass a budget they shouldn't get… Read more »
