Press Release

Today the House Committee on Foreign Affairs held a hearing on the growing threat of ISIL, one day after President Obama released his proposal for use of force against ISIL. Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. made the following statement:

"Among Congress' responsibilities, there is none more important than protecting the American people and our interests both here and abroad. ISIL is made up of dangerous terrorists who have committed terrible atrocities, and any action we take must keep Americans safe. We also need to make sure our allies in the region are fully committed to the long-term engagement required to stabilize the region. As a member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, I look forward to thoroughly reviewing the President's proposal and defining the strategy and scope of the United States' involvement. We began that review at today's hearing."

Watch Bera's question and statement during the hearing.

Bera has represented Sacramento County in Congress since 2013. Born and raised in California, he 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, like Congressman Bera on Facebook, or visit https://www.bera.house.gov.