Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, and Nonproliferation, announced today the second subcommittee hearing on the coronavirus outbreak. Witnesses will include U.S. government officials who have led the response to the virus. "I applaud the tremendous work our public servants have taken to ensure the safety and health… Read more »
A House panel announced Thursday that it will hold a hearing next week on how the federal government is handling the global coronavirus outbreak. Next Wednesday's hearing in the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, and Nonproliferation will be the first congressional hearing on the coronavirus, which has killed at least 170 people. The hearing… Read more »
Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, and Nonproliferation, announced the first congressional hearing on the coronavirus outbreak."While the threat of the coronavirus is relatively low in the United States at this time, we must be vigilant and prepared," said Chairman Bera. "I look forward to hearing from our expert… 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 »
The House Foreign Affairs Committee today selected Rep. Ami Bera (CA-07) to serve as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, and Nonproliferation. Bera released the following statement."I am honored to chair the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, and Nonproliferation. Asia is one of the most important and consequential regions of the world and the United States has deep and… Read more »
Bera Applauds the Passage of FY 2020 National Defense Authorization ActThe bill includes Bera provisions on pandemic preparedness and financial literacy support for veteransCongressman Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-07) voted yesterday to help pass the FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which passed the House of Representatives in a strong bipartisan vote. The NDAA provides the annual… Read more »
Rep. Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, released the following statement after reports of the Administration moving oversight of commercial firearm exports from the Department of State to the Department of Commerce."I am deeply disturbed by reports of the Administration's decision, which will remove critical oversight… Read more »
Bill would require at least 70 percent of Ambassador appointments be from career Foreign Service and Civil Service ranksRep. Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, today released the Strengthening Traditional American Diplomacy Act (STAND Act) which would require that at least 70 percent of ambassador appointments come… Read more »
Rep. Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA), Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations and Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Korea, released the following statement on the trilateral relationship between the United States, Japan, and South Korea:"South Korea and Japan have and will continue to be important allies and friends to the United States. Both countries… Read more »
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Chairperson of the Judiciary's Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship, and Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA), Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, today sent a letter to Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Kevin McAleenan and Secretary of State Michael Pompeo requesting clarification on its implementation of the waiver process… Read more »
