Press Releases

Sacramento – Today, Congressman Ami Bera (CA-7) announced a major grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for upgrades to Mather Airport's runways. The grant of $788,500 will be used to rehabilitate and upgrade the taxiway to FAA standards and to install runway lights along the taxiway. Congressman Bera was joined by Airport Director John Wheat and Airport Chief Administrative Officer for Planning and Development TJ Chen, and will discussed other ongoing projects to improve the safety and efficiency of the airport.

Sacramento – Today, Congressman Ami Bera (CA-7) announced that Volunteers of America of Greater Sacramento and Northern Nevada, Inc. has received a grant of $1,226,241 from the Department of Veterans Affairs under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program. The funding is directed to help very low-income veteran families around the nation who are permanently housed or transitioning to permanent housing, as well as services to prevent homelessness for veterans and their families.

Sacramento, CA – Twelve local CEOs and business leaders joined Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker to discuss how to strengthen the region's agriculture, technology, manufacturing and health sectors.

Earlier this week, Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. and local elementary school students participated in the "Valentines for Vets" program in honor of National Salute to Veterans Patients Week (February 9-15th). More than 15 classes at Mission Avenue Elementary School in Carmichael made Valentine's Day cards for veterans at Mather VA Hospital and spent the week learning about the service and sacrifices of our nation's veterans.

CMS announced yesterday that Medicare Advantage rates for 2016 will increase by an average of 1.25 percent, a reversal from the 0.95 percent cut CMS proposed in February. Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. fought against the proposed cuts that would have increased costs for seniors and blocked their access to care. He offered the following comment:

Congressman Ami Bera, M.D., voted for a bipartisan bill to help veterans who are facing inexcusable wait times for medical care at VA health facilities – the Veterans Access, Choice and Accountability Act. A compromise that was negotiated by both Republicans and Democrats, the bill passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 420 to 5. The bill is expected to pass the Senate and be signed into law by the President. Rep. Bera offered the following comment:

Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. spoke out in support of the Not My Boss' Business bill Thursday. The bill would address the Supreme Court's misguided decision in Hobby Lobby v. Burwell.