Press Releases

SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s unilateral deployment of the California National Guard to Los Angeles without the consent of Governor Gavin Newsom:

“President Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard to Los Angeles without Governor Newsom’s consent is a dangerous escalation.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Ami Bera, M.D.

Washington, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA-06), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific, and Young Kim (R-CA-40), Chairwoman of the Subcommittee, introduced a bipartisan resolution commemorating the 36th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre and reaffirming U.S. support for basic freedoms and democratic values in the People's Republic of China.

WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Today, U.S. Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA), Marilyn Strickland (D-WA)*, Joe Wilson (R-SC), and Mike Kelly (R-PA), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Korea Caucus, released a statement on the election of Lee Jae-myung as President of the Republic of Korea:

“We extend our sincere congratulations to President Lee Jae-myung and wish him and his administration well as they prepare to lead the Republic of Korea – a key and indispensable U.S. ally – through the many challenges facing the Korean Peninsula and beyond.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) announced several key staffing changes including two new hires and several internal promotions.

New Hires 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA-06) introduced the bipartisan Global Alzheimer’s Initiative Now (GAIN) Act alongside Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) and Young Kim (R-CA-40).

Today, Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA-06) and Jay Obernolte (R-CA-23), Co-Chairs of the California Public Higher Education Caucus (CPHEC), announced the introduction of a bipartisan resolution recognizing the vital role California’s public higher education institutions play in expanding opportunity, driving innovation and fueling economic growth.

Today, Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA), Mario Díaz-Balart (R-FL), and Andy Barr (R-KY), co-chairs of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, released a statement on the passing of co-chair Congressman Gerry Connolly: 

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Congressman Gerry Connolly, a dedicated public servant and a fierce champion of the U.S.-Taiwan relationship. As Co-Chair of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, Gerry brought unmatched conviction, vision, and leadership to the forefront of U.S. policy toward Taiwan.