Press Releases
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.
Today, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) joined Ranking Member Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25) and Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Debbie Dingell (MI-12), Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Robert Garcia (CA-42) and Jill Tokuda (HI-02), all of whom served as Members of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic in the 118th Congress, in releasing the following joint statement:
Today, Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA), Joe Wilson (R-SC), and Mike Kelly (R-PA), co-chairs of the Congressional Korea Caucus, released a statement on the passing of co-chair Congressman Gerry Connolly:
"We are deeply saddened by the passing of our friend and colleague, Congressman Gerry Connolly. His loss is a profound one for the U.S. Congress, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and all those who had the honor of working alongside him in service to the American people.
Today, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released a statement following passage of the Republican reconciliation bill on the House floor:
Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA-06) reintroduced the Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act alongside Representatives Mike Kelly (R-PA-16), Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01), John Joyce, M.D. (R-PA-13), and Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS) and Mark Warner (D-VA). This bipartisan, bicameral legislation streamlines the outdated prior authorization process in Medicare Advantage (MA).
Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), a senior Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, introduced a bipartisan resolution alongside Representatives Mark Amodei (R-NV-02) and Bill Keating (D-MA-09) recognizing the vital role of the Arctic Council and reaffirming the United States’ commitment to maintaining leadership and collaboration in the Arctic region. Companion legislation has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK).
U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA-06), a senior member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to establish a permanent Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs within the U.S. Department of State.
Following its initial creation by the State Department in 2022, this bill would formally codify the position of U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs to ensure the role becomes a permanent fixture of U.S. foreign policy and Arctic engagement.
Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA-06), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and Pacific, introduced the U.S.–Japan–ROK Trilateral Cooperation Act, bipartisan legislation to deepen cooperation between the United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea (ROK).
Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released a statement on the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) decision to end deportation protections for Afghans residing in the United States:
“My office has worked tirelessly to bring our Afghan allies to the United States to protect them from persecution from the Taliban.
“These brave men and women stood by our troops in Afghanistan—translating, advising and risking their lives to keep our service members safe. We made a promise to protect them in return.
Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee and senior member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, released a statement on the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.