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Rep. Ami Bera wants Washington to help clear the millions of pieces of unexploded ordnance that still litter Southeast Asia decades after the end of the Vietnam War. Read more »

The recently signed Washington Declaration on US extended deterrence is a step in the right direction to address the nuclear threat posed by North Korea, a US lawmaker said Thursday. Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA) also insisted that the bilateral agreement between the allies is a step that will help enhance their joint deterrence while respecting the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty. "Do I think… Read more »

A bipartisan pair of Senators want the federal government to do more to support the mental health of firefighters, paramedics, police and other first responders. Read more »

Congressman Ami Bera discusses debt ceiling negotiations Read more »

LINK: The United States and South Korea alliance: An enduring friendship in the… Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of traveling to South Korea with my House Foreign Affairs Committee colleagues. On April 27, I will have the honor of welcoming President Yoon Suk Yeol as he addresses a joint meeting of Congress during his visit to the United States. President Yoon‘s visit… Read more »

The U.S. must develop specific tools to help allies and partners around the world counter China's economic coercion, Rep. Ami Bera (D-Calif.) told Axios. Why it matters: The idea of a mutual economic defense pact is gaining traction , as more governments become concerned about the ability of small and mid-size democracies to withstand pressure from an economic… Read more »

Sacramento Business Journal Read More Sacramento International Airport is getting a little help from the federal government in building its $1.3 billion expansion. On Monday, Rep. Ami Bera ( D-Sacramento) announced that the airport had won an $11.7 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration. Read more »

CBS13 LINK: New pedestrian walkway at Sacramento International Airport  Congressman Ami Bera announced a grant of $11.7 million for a new pedestrian walkway that will connect Concourse B at SMF to Terminal B.  Read more »

The Folsom Lake College prison and reentry education program that teaches incarcerated students in-person will receive almost $1 million from Consolidated Appropriations Act, signed into law by President Joe Biden on Thursday. Read more »

America’s physicians are among the everyday heroes who consistently go above and beyond to ensure the health and safety of their communities. They dedicate many years to intense education and training before entering the field, and often face long hours and high stress levels once they begin practicing.  Through their tireless efforts, countless lives have been saved and many… Read more »