Press Release

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 choices,” said Bera. “Women should be free to make health care decisions that work best for them, and respect their own faith, family and personal circumstances. Bosses and out-of-touch politicians have no right to impose their religious views on others, and they have no place in the exam room.”

See his full remarks here.

Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. represents Sacramento County. Born and raised in California, Bera is a physician and the only Indian American currently serving in Congress. He’s fighting to rebuild an economy that works for middle class families and to reduce our country’s debt in a responsible way. One of Bera’s first acts in Congress was to help lead the effort to pass the No Budget No Pay Act, which says if members of Congress don’t pass a budget, they don’t get paid. As a leader of the No Labels' Problem Solvers, he’s working with people from both parties to find bipartisan solutions to our nation’s challenges. He and his wife Janine live in Elk Grove with their daughter Sydra. For more updates on Rep. Bera follow@RepBera on Twitter, likeCongressman Bera on Facebook, or visit https://www.bera.house.gov.

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