Military And Veterans

Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. sent a letter today to Secretary Robert McDonald requesting the Office of the Inspector General at the Department of Veteran Affairs investigate the recent death of a Vietnam veteran at the Sacramento VA Medical Center after a do-not-resuscitate band was incorrectly placed on him. In the letter Bera said:"I am deeply concerned about the reports of the death of… Read more »

Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. met with Rob Lynch, CEO of VSP Vision Care (VSP) today to celebrate World Sight Day and to discuss The Small Business and Family Relief Act, a bill to delay a new tax VSP is facing. Read more »

Congressman Ami Bera, M.D., voted for a bipartisan bill to help veterans who are facing inexcusable wait times for medical care at VA health facilities – the Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act. A compromise that was negotiated by both Republicans and Democrats, the bill passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 420 to 5. The bill is expected to pass the Senate and… Read more »

Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. joined a group of 116 lawmakers calling on Congress to stay in session until the passage of a compromise bill to help our nation's veterans get access to the timely and quality healthcare they have earned and deserve. In a letter, the lawmakers urge Congressional leadership to delay the August district work period until a deal is reached. Both the House and… Read more »

Today, Rep. Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-7) and Rep. Mark Meadows (NC-11) introduced The Doctors Helping Heroes Act, bipartisan legislation to help shorten wait times at Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals across the country by dealing with the serious shortage of doctors that they're facing. The bill would allow foreign doctors trained in the U.S. to get visas to practice at VA hospitals where they… Read more »

Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. led a bipartisan group yesterday in urging the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to thoroughly review staffing levels at VA hospitals and facilities. In a letter to the GAO, they urged the government watchdog to examine if the VA has enough physicians and health care professionals to adequately care for veterans in a timely manner. Bera made the… Read more »

Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. released the following statement in response to a report from the Office of the Inspector General at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) that found the health care system had delayed care to veterans and manipulated scheduling practices to conceal the delays at a number of VA facilities:"Our veterans, and their families have sacrificed so much for our… Read more »

This past Memorial Day Rep. Ami Bera, M.D. travelled throughout the county to recognize, honor, and remember the fallen and their families. "We are forever grateful for their service and sacrifice," said Rep. Bera. "‪Memorial Day is a time to remember those who've made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. As a doctor who's helped care for World War II, Korean, and Vietnam War… Read more »

Congressman Ami Bera recently joined several of his congressional colleagues urging VA Secretary Shinseki to audit VA hospitals across the country and share the full details of his audit. Read their letter.Bera offered the following comment:"As a doctor who has worked in the VA system, I'm alarmed by reports that veterans may have died waiting for care in Arizona. It's outrageous and… Read more »