Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA) released the following statement after being invited by President Joe Biden to participate in a Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Korea to attend the inauguration of President-elect Yoon Suk Yeol."It is an honor to be invited by President Joe Biden to travel to South Korea to attend the inauguration of President-elect Yoon Suk Yeol," said… Read more »
Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA), Chairman of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia, and Nonproliferation, released the following statement on the announcement of the upcoming U.S.-ASEAN Special Summit:"As someone deeply invested in the U.S. relationship with Southeast Asia, I am glad President Biden will host leaders of the Association of… Read more »
Today, Representative Ami Bera, M.D (D-CA) released the following statement after being selected to serve on the Conference Committee for the America COMPETES Act."I am honored to be appointed by Speaker Pelosi to serve on the Conference Committee for the America COMPETES Act. This legislation presents a once in a generation opportunity to invest in America to ensure that the United… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia, and Nonproliferation, today issued the following statement in response to news of two British judges withdrawing from Hong Kong's highest court. Read more »
Today, Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA) and Scott Peters (D-CA) introduced the Tracking Pathogens Act, legislation to enhance our nation's ability to prepare for future pandemics and strengthen our capacity to identify new viral threats through genetic surveillance and enhanced genomic sequencing."It's only a matter of time before we face our next pandemic," said Representative Bera,… Read more »
The Chairman of the U.S. House of Representatives' subcommittee for the Asian region and non-proliferation issues, Indian American Congressman Ami Bera, criticised India's reported consideration of Russian oil purchases at a time when most countries in the world have taken a stand against Russia. He also expressed disappointment that India had abstained from condemning Russia at the… Read more »
Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA), Chairman of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia, and Nonproliferation, released the following statement on reports of India considering buying Russian oil at a discounted rate."As the senior Indian American Member of Congress, I was deeply disappointed in India's abstention from the United Nations General… Read more »
India should "speak with a stronger voice" against Russia's invasion of Ukraine, U.S. Rep. Ami Bera told Nikkei in a telephone interview, stressing that "this is a situation where there really can't be a middle ground."Bera, a Indian-American Democratic congressman who represents the California district that includes the city of Sacramento, chairs the House Foreign Affairs subcommittee on… Read more »
Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA) today voted for H.R. 6968, the Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act, bipartisan legislation to hold Russia accountable for its deadly invasion of Ukraine."Americans have watched in horror as Vladimir Putin has unleased unnecessary death and destruction in Ukraine, including the killing of innocent civilians and children, and the shelling of… Read more »
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia, and Nonproliferation, today sent an open letter to our allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific commending their strong support for the people of Ukraine, and the rules-based international order. Read more »
