Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released a statement on the Trump administration’s sweeping attempt to freeze federal grants and loans:
“My staff has received an influx of calls from residents expressing concerns about the recent decision to freeze the delivery of essential resources to American communities, businesses, nonprofits and families.
“This decision has… Read more »
Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), co-chair of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, released a statement applauding the House's passage of the United States-Taiwan Expedited Double-Tax Relief Act.
The bill's passage follows a bipartisan letter led by Congressman Bera and signed by 102 Members last month, urging House and Senate leadership to advance critical U.S.-Taiwan… Read more »
Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) announced that the U.S. Federal Transit Administration’s (FTA) Low or No Emission Grant Program awarded the Sacramento Regional Transit District (SacRT) with a $76,847,678 grant for their Zero-Emission Buses, Fueling, and Workforce Development Project.
SacRT will receive funding to buy up to 29 new hydrogen fuel cell buses to… Read more »
Today, Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA), Gerry Connolly (D-VA), Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL), and Andy Barr (R-KY), co-chairs of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, and House leads of the Taiwan Tax Agreement Act of 2023, released the following statement applauding the House passage of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024, addressing the issue of double… Read more »
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… Read more »
Today, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), along with 97 members of the New Democrat Coalition, sent a letter to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy calling on him to urgently advance bipartisan government funding bills to avert a government shutdown.
In the letter, Congressman Bera and his New Democrat colleagues urged the Speaker to take up bipartisan legislation similar to those advanced… Read more »
U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) today voted against legislation introduced by House Republicans that would prevent California from setting its own vehicle emissions standards. Seventeen other states and the District of Columbia have followed California’s lead and adopted all or some of California’s robust clean car standards.
“California continues to lead the nation in bold… Read more »
U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) today announced that the United Way California Capital Region in Rancho Cordova has received a federal award valued at $449,649 per year to support an AmeriCorps volunteer project aimed at addressing community needs including housing and education. The award, made available through AmeriCorps Volunteers In Service to America (VISTA) program, will… Read more »
U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released the following statement after the acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne by L3Harris.
“Throughout its history, Aerojet Rocketdyne has been a vital community partner for the Sacramento region as a driving force of economic growth and job creation. For decades, its pioneering innovation and leadership in space exploration has been instrumental… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) voted for bipartisan legislation to raise the debt ceiling and ensure the United States avoids a default on its national debt. Read more »
