Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-07) voted today for the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the House of Representatives in a strong bipartisan vote. The NDAA provides the annual budget for the Department of Defense (DOD)."I'm proud to vote to provide a much-needed pay increase for our brave servicemembers while also funding a strong and smart national… Read more »
Here's a quick update on the work my team and I are doing to serve our community. Coronavirus Update: While the threat of the coronavirus is relatively low in the United States at this time, we must be vigilant and prepared. That's why I hosted the first congressional hearing on the coronavirus outbreak this month. We hosted expert health officials who discussed how the U.S. can best… Read more »
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Korean War veterans were honored with an Ambassador of Peace medal at the State Capitol on Friday.U.S. Rep. Ami Bera, D-Elk Grove, and the South Korean Ambassador to the United States, Lee Soo-hyuck, held a ceremony for about a dozen veterans who attended the ceremony at the Purple Heart Memorial. "It's important for the veterans of the Korean War to know that… Read more »
Rep. Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-07) voted today for two appropriations packages to avoid a government shutdown and keep the government funded through FY2020."I'm pleased to vote to keep the government open and funded, while making strong investments in key priorities for American communities, including for California's 7th Congressional district," said Rep. Bera. "These bipartisan bills make… Read more »
On this Veterans Day, I want to say thank you to our Sacramento County's veterans. Our veterans have made incredible sacrifices for our country, and we owe them nothing less than our unwavering support. I'm proud that my office has helped recover more than $2.6 million in benefits and services for veterans. We've helped over 3,000 local service members and veterans with backlogged… Read more »
Today, the House of Representatives passed the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which provides the annual budget for the Department of Defense. "I am proud to vote today to pass a bipartisan bill that provides a much-needed pay increase to our brave servicemembers while funding a strong and smart national security strategy," said Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA), Chairman of the… Read more »
Congressman Ami Bera (CA-07) today applauded the decision of the U.S. Air Force to the authorize the first active Airman to wear a turban, beard, and long beard in adherence to his religious beliefs."Sikhs have long played an important role in protecting and defending our nation," said Rep. Bera. "It is only right that these patriots be able to serve while in their religious attire or… Read more »
SACRAMENTO, CA – Representative Ami Bera (D-CA) announced today that his office has helped more than 10,000 constituents in California's 7th Congressional District and returned over $5.1 million to local taxpayers. As of late June, Bera's office has assisted 10,061 constituents, including helping more than 2,470 veterans and servicemembers receive $2.2 million in earned… Read more »
Yesterday, Congressman Ami Bera (CA-07) led 18 bipartisan members of Congress in a letter urging Secretary of Veterans Affairs David Shulkin to ensure funding for a program that reduces homelessness among veterans. The program, known as HUD-VASH, serves homeless veterans and combines HUD rental vouchers with VA case management services, including health care and counseling. In Sacramento… Read more »
Elk Grove-South County Democratic Club Treasurer Nancy Fox said that her husband, World War II veteran Bill Fox, recently received timely assistance after she contacted U.S. Rep. Ami Bera, D-Elk Grove.Bill, a Wilton resident who is currently under hospice care, is suffering from dementia, cannot walk without using a walker, and has one kidney that is operating at 28 percent.He served in a… Read more »
