Press Releases

Congressman Ami Bera (D-CA) today joined members of the Problem Solvers Caucus proposing changes to House Rules to break Congressional gridlock and make it easier to find compromise. The rule changes would promote openness and transparency, encourage member of Congress to reach across the aisle, and empower lawmakers to find real solutions to our nation's most pressing issues. The package also includes proposals to fast-track legislation that has broad bipartisan support.

Representative Ami Bera (D-CA) introduced two bills today to expand access to affordable health care, simplify enrollment, and empower States to innovate. The two bills, the Pathway to Universal Coverage Act and the Easy Enrollment Act, are the second step in Bera's plan to build on the progress of the Affordable Care Act.

Congressman Ami Bera (D-CA) today pressed Energy Secretary Rick Perry on Saudi Arabia's nuclear ambitions and his Department's plan to stop nuclear weapons proliferation in the Middle East.

Representative Ami Bera (D-CA) led members of Congress today in a letter to the House Appropriations Committee urging them not to cut vital pandemic funding. The Trump administration recently proposed slashing allocated, but unspent, funds for a number of programs, including children's health insurance, affordable housing, and emergency pandemic response. Congress is expected to consider the proposal in the coming weeks.

Today, Representatives Ami Bera (D-CA) and Gerry Connolly (D-VA), members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, sent a letter to National Security Advisor John Bolton urging the Trump Administration to reverse its retreat on global health security.

Representative Ami Bera (D-CA) today applauded the White House's cancellation of a plan to cut $252 million in vital pandemic funding. In May, the Trump administration proposed slashing previously allocated funds for a number of programs, including children's health insurance, affordable housing, and efforts to counter Ebola.

Congressman Ami Bera (D-CA) released the following statement announcing his support for the Keep Families Together Act:

SACRAMENTO, CA – Representative Ami Bera (D-CA) announced today that his office has helped more than 10,000 constituents in California's 7th Congressional District and returned over $5.1 million to local taxpayers. As of late June, Bera's office has assisted 10,061 constituents, including helping more than 2,470 veterans and servicemembers receive $2.2 million in earned benefits.