Press Release

Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released a statement following his election to serve as Ranking Member of the House Foreign Subcommittee on East Asia and Pacific in the 119th Congress: 

“I am proud to continue my leadership on the House Foreign Affairs Committee as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on East Asia and Pacific. This region is vital for our national security, economic interests and values as we work to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific.

“I am committed to working with both my Democratic and Republican colleagues to address the many challenges facing the region, including countering the People’s Republic of China’s aggressive and coercive actions, securing critical supply chains and strengthening multilateral alliances. Together, we can build a stronger and more prosperous future for all nations in the East Asia and Pacific region and beyond.” 

Rep. Bera has served on the House Foreign Affairs Committee since entering Congress in 2013. During the 118th Congress, Rep. Bera served as Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific, where he worked to strengthen relationships with our allies and partners in the region. He has traveled extensively in the region, including official visits to our allied and partnered nations in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands, to promote economic cooperation, enhance regional security, and support initiatives to advance technological innovation, support public health and address the climate crisis. 

Rep. Bera will also serve on the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia in the 119th Congress.