Women's Equality

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, M.D. spoke out today about the Hobby Lobby Supreme Court case that will be heard later this month. The case will determine whether corporate CEOs can deny women their right to insurance coverage for birth control.“As a doctor, I took an oath to provide my patients with the best options available to them and to explain the risks and benefits of these… Read more »