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Rep. Ami Bera Announces Over $7.5 Million for Sacramento Region Public Housing Repair Funding

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Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) announced $7,589,194 in funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to support Sacramento’s City and County Housing Authorities.  These funds were provided through HUD’s Capital Fund Program to support local Public Housing Authorities’ efforts to build, renovate, and modernize public housing…

Rep. Ami Bera Votes for Series of Bipartisan Bills to Support Ukraine and Israel, Bolster Security and Stability in the Indo-Pacific, and Provide Humanitarian Aid to Civilians in Gaza

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Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released the following statement after voting for a series of bipartisan security supplemental bills which provide critical security assistance to Ukraine and Israel, bolster security and stability in the Indo-Pacific, and deliver essential humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza:  “I am proud to vote to advance these critical pieces…

Rep. Ami Bera’s Office Recovers Over $18 Million in Benefits for Sacramento County Residents

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U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) announced today that his office has now recovered more than $18 million in federal casework dollars to residents of California’s 6th Congressional District. Since taking office in 2013, Congressman Bera’s dedicated team of caseworkers have successfully resolved more than 28,400 cases for constituents, resulting in the return of over $18.1…

Rep. Ami Bera in The Sacramento Bee: Republicans are plotting to destroy the Affordable Care Act despite record enrollment

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As a doctor, I know firsthand how important it is for all Americans to have access to affordable health care. That’s why I was so excited to see that a record-breaking 21.3 million people, including nearly 1.8 million Californians, signed up for a 2024 health plan through Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces like Covered California — over 9 million more than when President Joe Biden…

Rep. Ami Bera Holds Roundtable, Tours EV Manufacturing Facility with EPA Region 9 Administrator Martha Guzman

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Yesterday, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) hosted Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 9 Administrator Martha Guzman for a roundtable discussion with regional stakeholders and toured Lion Electric’s all-electric truck, bus, and minibus manufacturing facility in Sacramento County.  They were joined by Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg, Sacramento County District 2…

ICYMI: Dr. Bera and Dr. Bucshon Send Letter to Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Regarding Cyberattack on Change Healthcare

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Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA-06) and Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN-08) penned a letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra on March 6, 2024, regarding the recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare. The substance of their request—that the agency work to protect all types of providers affected by the cyberattack, with a particular focus on…

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. 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…

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…