National Security And Foreign Policy

Earlier today, Rep. Ami Bera, M.D. voted for an amendment offered by Representative McKeon to train and equip appropriately vetted elements of the Syrian opposition and other appropriately vetted Syrian groups or individuals. Rep. Bera made the following comment:"I swore an oath to protect Americans here at home and our interests abroad and, as a member Foreign Affairs Committee, I take… Read more »

Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. made the following statement on President Obama's ISIS speech: "One of my most important responsibilities as a member of Congress is to make sure that we keep Americans safe here at home and protect our interests abroad. There is no doubt that ISIS is a serious threat that has shown no regard for human life, and the President laid out clear objectives to… Read more »

Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on news that the bodies of Israeli teenagers Naftali Frenkel, Eyal Yifrach, and Gilad Shaar have been found: "I am deeply saddened by the news from Israel today that the bodies of three kidnapped teens were found. As a parent, I cannot imagine what the families of Gil-ad, Naftali, and… Read more »

Congressman Ami Bera, M.D., a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, today issued the following statement about the U.S. response to the crisis in Iraq:"The rapidly shifting situation in Iraq is deeply concerning and very complex. As a House Committee on Foreign Affairs member, I urge the President to remain extremely cautious and consult with members of Congress as we assess… 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 »

As reported by the Washington Post, Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party swept to a landmark victory in India's recent elections. Congressman Bera offered the following comments on the elections:"Congratulations to the people of India on successfully completing the largest exercise of democracy in the world. It has truly been inspiring to see. As the Indian government transitions,… Read more »

In case you missed it, Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-07) and Joe Crowley (NY-14) penned an op-ed for The Hill reinforcing the importance of India's 2014 elections, as well as the continued importance of the U.S.-India relationship. The full op-ed can be found below or by clicking here.India's 2014 electionsBy Reps. Joe Crowley (D-NY) and Ami Bera (D-Calif.)At a time when democracy is… Read more »

Congressman Ami Bera, M.D.(CA-7) released the following statement on H. Res. 573, a bipartisan resolution he is co-sponsoring that condemns the abduction of nearly 300 school girls in Nigeria. The House Foreign Affairs Committee unanimously passed it earlier today."I stand strongly by the Administration's decision to assist Nigerian authorities as they try to rescue nearly 300 girls who… Read more »

Congressman Ami Bera spoke at a House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific Wednesday about the need to continue to develop the U.S.-India relationship. Officials from the State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) testified at the hearing."Our policy in Asia is at a critical juncture, and we must reassure our allies and partners that we are… Read more »