Press Releases
Today, on the one-year anniversary of the promulgation of the intentionally-vague national security law in Hong Kong, the four leaders of Congress's foreign relations subcommittees on Asia sent a letter to President Biden regarding the continued crackdowns on freedoms of speech and press in Hong Kong.
Today, Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA) and Steve Chabot (R-OH), Chairman and Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia, and Nonproliferation, led a bipartisan group of national security leaders in Congress in introducing the bipartisan H.R. 3972 - Taiwan Peace and Stability Act, legislation that signals a path forward on U.S. policy toward Taiwan. Specifically, the legislation strengthens U.S.
Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA) Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee hearing on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia, and Nonproliferation, yesterday chaired a Subcommittee hearing on democracy in the Indo-Pacific.
Today, the four leaders of Congress's foreign relations subcommittees on Asia – Representative Ami Bera, M.D.
Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA) Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia, and Nonproliferation, released the following statement on the ongoing political turmoil in Samoa.
"I am deeply concerned about the electoral impasse in Samoa. I urge the two political parties to settle their disputes and uphold the results of the elections, which have been confirmed by the judiciary.
The will of the Samoan people must be respected, and the democratic process and the rule of law must be defended."
Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA.), Don Young (R-AK), and Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) today introduced the Honoring Our Commitment to Elevate America's Neighbor Islands and Allies Act, or Honoring OCEANIA Act. The bipartisan and bicameral bill would elevate all of Oceania in U.S. foreign policymaking to help deliver a robust diplomatic and development commitment to support the long-term growth, governance, and resilience needs of the region.
Today, Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-07), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Mike Kelly (PA-16), and Larry Bucshon (IN-08) introduced the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act, bipartisan legislation that would improve care for seniors by streamlining and standardizing the way Medicare Advantage (MA) plans use prior authorization and increasing oversight and transparency around prior authorization.
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome (HERO) Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) that would provide critical mental health resources to our nation's first responders and health care providers.
Today, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA) and Representative Steve Chabot (R-OH), Chair and Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific, reintroduced the Taiwan Fellowship Act.
SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA) announced that restaurants in Sacramento County will be able to apply for direct relief through the Restaurant Revitalization Fund beginning Monday, May 3, at 9:00am PT. Applicants can register on the U.S. Small Business Administration application portal beginning Friday, April 30.