Press Release

Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-07) today voted for the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act of 2022, a package of bipartisan bills to address the rising costs of basic needs like food and gas.

"Every day, working families in Sacramento County are feeling the burden of rising prices at the grocery store and at the gas pump. As lawmakers, we must get beyond partisan talking points and start delivering real solutions to bring down the cost of these essential items," said Representative Bera. "Today's vote is an important step in addressing rising inflation that has been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and strained supply chains. This bipartisan legislation will lower the impact of growing fertilizer costs that are driving up food prices and will reduce prices at the pump by expanding access to cheaper unleaded gas. I will continue to stay laser-focused on tackling inflation and bringing down rising food and fuel costs that are straining the pocketbooks of Sacramento families and small businesses."

The Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act is comprised of several initiatives that will provide relief for the American people including:

• Lower food prices at the grocery store through lowering costs for farmers – reduces American dependence on foreign fertilizer production and includes bipartisan bills to help American farmers lower their costs with USDA funds and loan guarantees.
• Lower meat and poultry costs by increasing meatpacking competition and capacity – strengthens competition in the meat and poultry sector and alleviates the supply chain bottlenecks that has limited options and created bad prices for producers and consumers alike.
• Lower prices at the pump by making cheaper, cleaner E-15/unleaded 88 more available – expands access to E-15/Unleaded 88 and helps deploy storage and dispensing equipment for higher ethanol blends, biodiesel, and sustainable aviation fuel.

Representative Bera has proudly voted for multiple legislative initiatives to ease supply chain issues and increase American production.

Additionally, Representative Bera has previously brought the voices of Sacramento County residents to President Joe Biden at the White House alongside New Democrat Coalition members. As a member of the New Democrat Coalition leadership, Rep. Bera released a comprehensive action plan to fight inflation.