Congressman Ami Bera (D–CA) released the following statement on the Continuing Resolution that will fund the U.S. government until January:"This is not how you run a government. Instead of sitting down and working in the best interest of the American people, Washington keeps kicking the can down the road.This Continuing Resolution leaves critical issues unresolved and will only fund… Read more »
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Sacramento County approves more funding for Mather Veterans VillageBy John Brenneise News Radio KFBK December 15, 2017 Veterans services in Sacramento County got a nice shot in the arm last year with the Mather Veterans Village modern housing complex for veterans, and now money for Phase II has been approved.With more than 92,000 vets living in the Sacramento area,… Read more »
Congressman Ami Bera accepted the International Franchise Association's (IFA) 2017 Franchise Small Business Award last week for his support of the small business community. Rep. Bera was recognized for championing local franchises and businesses, as well as his leadership on smart policies that promote economic growth and job creation. "Owning a small business is part of the American… Read more »
Sacramento, CA – Congressman Ami Bera (D-CA) highlighted his office's strong record of constituent services for Sacramento County residents last night. On a Telephone Town Hall, Bera thanked his staff for a productive 2017 and revealed that, since taking office, his staff has helped almost 9,000 Sacramento residents with their backlogged veterans' benefits, Social Security and… Read more »
Congressman Ami Bera (D-CA) released the following statement on the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act:"This bill undermines California state law. A state like Alabama is not forced to follow California's laws. Why should Californians be forced to accept Alabama's gun laws? The answer is simple – they shouldn't."### Read more »
Rep. Ami Bera released the following statement on cosponsoring the ME TOO Congress Act, introduced by Rep. Jackie Speier:"Members of Congress are given the public's trust and should be held to the highest standard. The ME TOO Act is a strong first step that empowers victims of sexual harassment and holds lawmakers accountable for their behavior. This bill would provide counsel to victims,… Read more »
Rep. Ami Bera (D–CA) welcomed Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) Director Jason McAlister to Washington last week to help lead a discussion with Members of Congress on jobs, education, and vocational training. As the Co-Chair of the Access to Jobs Task Force, Rep. Bera invited Director McAlister to share his expertise leading SMUD's premier training program. "SMUD's… Read more »
Sacramento, CA – Congressman Ami Bera (D-CA) released the following statement on the Republican tax bill that he voted against today:"Middle class families deserve tax reform that helps them get ahead. This bill would eliminate critical deductions that help Americans save for the future, saddle the next generation with mountains of debt, and make it harder for families to recover… Read more »
Rep. Ami Bera (D–CA) has introduced the Grid Cybersecurity Research and Development Act of 2017 aimed to bolster existing cybersecurity infrastructure, address emerging issues such as workforce training, and enhance the coordination between the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Energy.Following troubling reports that Russia has developed a cyberweapon that can… Read more »
Rep. Ami Bera, M.D. released the following statement after news broke that the Trump administration will end key Affordable Care Act subsidies:"This is sabotage, plain and simple," said Rep. Ami Bera, M.D. "Why is this administration so set on hurting millions of Americans? As a doctor, I swore an oath to do no harm – it's time the Trump administration take that same oath.Despite… Read more »
