Making Government Work

I sent an email update on Friday, January 11th, 2019 about the government shutdown. Please join my email updates now so you don't miss any in the future!Hi [Firstname] – As you may know, the federal government has been partially shutdown for 20 days. This shutdown is irresponsible and was completely avoidable. Hundreds of thousands of federal workers are now working without pay,… Read more »

Along with the Taxpayer Advocate Service, we’re hosting this event to help individuals and local businesses navigate changes to the tax code. Read more »

A new federal tax law is taking effect for this tax year, which may mean changes for local families and businesses. My office is here to help Sacramento County navigate these challenges however we can. That’s why we’re holding a taxpayer workshop in conjunction with Taxpayer Advocate Service, an independent organization within the IRS, on Wednesday, November 14th. Read more »

I sent an email update on Wednesday to announce that my office reached a new milestone serving you. Please join my email updates today so you don't miss any in the future! I wanted to send you some great news. As of today, my office has officially helped more than 11,000 constituents in Sacramento County, including returning nearly $5.5 million to local taxpayers. Making Government… Read more »

My office is partnering with the Sacramento CAL-SOAP Consortium to hold Cash for College Workshops this fall. Families can get free, in-person help from trained volunteers on financial aid opportunities and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Read more »

SACRAMENTO, CA – Congressman Ami Bera (D-CA) today was joined by Sacramento Police Chief Dan Hahn, Sacramento Metro Assistant Chief Maurice Johnson, and first responders to unveil H.R. 6571, the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act. September is National Suicide Prevention Month and studies have indicated that first responders could be at a higher risk for suicide than other professions. The federal government must do more to study, prevent, and respond to mental health challenges among first responders. Read more »

My office is hosting our third annual Brain Health Forum. The Alzheimer’s Association of Northern California will also be participating in the program and providing resources to the community. Read more »

Our service academies are some of the top universities in the country and help build strong leaders in our military and beyond. To help local young people navigate the application process, my office will host a Service Academy Information Night on Tuesday, September 18th. Read more »

On Wednesday I sent an email update about the ongoing California wildfires with resources to help you and your family. Please click here to join my email updates so you don't miss any in the future!Hi – Like so many folks in our community, I'm very concerned about the wildfires burning throughout California. People have lost their lives and hundreds of homes have burned. Even… Read more »

Listening to you is my most important job. That’s why I’m holding a Town Hall to hear directly from you and to answer your questions. Read more »