Press Releases
Today, Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA) was elected ranking member of the Space Subcommittee of the House Committee on Science, Space and Technology.
Bera has served on the subcommittee since being elected in 2013 to the 113th Congress.
"As a kid who grew up during the height of the space race dreaming of what lay beyond us, it's an honor to be selected to serve as the ranking member for the Subcommittee on Space," said Rep. Bera. "I look forward to working with my colleagues to continue our nation's leading tradition of innovation in space for the 115th Congress."
Elk Grove, CA -- Today, Rep. Ami Bera (CA-07) released the following statement regarding the President's Executive Order affecting immigrants and refugees:
"This executive order is a dramatic overreach that lacks understanding of and respect for our constitution, and goes against the core of what makes us Americans. As a member of Congress, it is my duty to speak out against actions that I believe are unAmerican, and I urge my colleagues -- both Democrats and Republicans -- to do the same.
Today, Rep. Ami Bera (CA-07), was named the Vice Ranking Member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, a new deputy position.
The new Vice Ranking Member positions are intended to better harness emerging leaders in order to strengthen the fight on behalf of hard-working Americans.
"I'm honored that my colleagues unanimously put their confidence in me to serve in this new ranking position, and I'm energized to continue advancing the role America plays in ensuring stability and security in an increasingly complex global landscape," said Rep. Bera.
Today, Congressman Ami Bera (CA-7) issued the following statement after voting against House Republicans' budget designed to repeal the Affordable Care Act:
Today, Congressman Ami Bera (CA-7), Chair of the Caucus on India and Indian Americans, applauded the Army's Religious Accommodation Policy as an important step forward for Sikh Americans in the Army.
Reps. Bera and Reed today announced plans for the Problem Solvers Caucus, which features dozens of Democrats and Republican focused on forging bipartisan cooperation in early 2017 and beyond. The shape and focus of this caucus was discussed today at No Labels' first-ever bipartisan leaders meeting, 1787: Constructing the Peace After the War.
Elk Grove – Today, following a letter from Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-7) the Department of Defense called for an end to the National Guard's recoupment of bonuses from California veterans.
Elk Grove – Today, Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-7) called for an end to the National Guard's recoupment of bonuses from California veterans.
Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-7) and Lois Capps (CA-24) today announced that Covered California has resolved an issue for pregnant women who have been dropped from their health insurance due to a computer glitch. As reported in the Sacramento Bee on April 18, nearly 2,000 women who reported their pregnancies to Covered California were switched to Medi-Cal, or in some cases dropped from their insurance altogether, without their knowledge. Bera and Capps were joined by 14 other California representatives in their call.
Today, Congressman Ami Bera (CA-7) released the following statement after 40 years of the Hyde Amendment:
“As a doctor and as a father, I firmly believe that a woman's health decisions should be between her and her doctor. Respecting a patient's autonomy is something I take seriously, as I've spent countless hours one-on-one with patients discussing their questions and concerns about their health.