Representative Ami Bera (D-CA) introduced two bills today to expand access to affordable health care, simplify enrollment, and empower States to innovate. The two bills, the Pathway to Universal Coverage Act and the Easy Enrollment Act, are the second step in Bera's plan to build on the progress of the Affordable Care Act.Last year Congressman Bera helped lead both the New Democrat… Read more »
Representative Ami Bera, M.D., along with Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA), Ron Kind (D-WI), and Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), today announced the creation of the new bipartisan Health Care Innovation Caucus. Supported by a diverse group of health care organizations across the country, the caucus will advance a legislative agenda that encourages innovative policy ideas to improve the quality… 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 »
Sacramento, CA – Rep. Ami Bera, M.D. released the following statement after news broke that the Trump administration will roll back the Affordable Care Act's birth control coverage rules:"As a doctor, I am deeply concerned and angered by the Trump administration's decision to repeal the contraception coverage requirements in the Affordable Care Act. This rule will allow bosses to… Read more »
Rep. Ami Bera, M.D. welcomed the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) to Washington today to help stop the disastrous Graham-Cassidy health care bill and celebrate World Contraception Day. They released the following statements:"The Graham-Cassidy health care bill was an assault on women's health that would have gut access to reproductive care. I am glad it's been… Read more »
Sacramento, C.A. – Congressman Ami Bera (D-CA) issued the following statement after the Republican Senate plan repealing the Affordable Care Act failed last night:"As a doctor, I swore an oath: to do good, to do no harm, and to help patients make the best health care decisions for their own circumstances. This week, Senator John McCain called for a return to bipartisanship – I… Read more »
Congressman Ami Bera, M.D., along with Congressman Jim Renacci (R-OH), introduced the Protecting Consumer Access to Vision Care Act of 2017 today. This bill would provide relief from the health insurance tax (HIT) for stand-alone vision plans under the Affordable Care Act."As a doctor, I know how important eye health is to whole health. This simple, bipartisan idea puts the patient first… Read more »
Today, Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA) released the following statement in response to the Senate plan to repeal the Affordable Care Act:Just like the bill the House majority rushed to pass that takes health care away from 23 million people, the Senate's plan would do incredible harm to America's patients. Without any public input, the Senate is preparing to overhaul the health care system and make… Read more »
Today, Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA), issued the following statement after nonpartisan experts determined the impact of the House Majority's bill to repeal the Affordable Care Act.According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office's updated report on the latest version of the House-passed health care bill, 23 million hardworking Americans will lose their health care, premiums will rise by… Read more »
Today, Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA) released the following statement after the House narrowly voted to pass the American Health Care Act, the Majority's bill to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.Rep. Bera voted against the bill, which experts predict will kick 24 million hardworking Americans off of their health care, and eliminates protections for preexisting conditions."While the House… Read more »
