Press Releases
"Congress should be working on a budget to avoid a government shutdown. Instead, we are wasting valuable time voting to defund Planned Parenthood and attempting to criminalize how doctors serve patients. As one of the few doctors in Congress, I find both of these bills troubling. We should not be limiting access to health care for millions of women and families. And we certainly should not be inserting government into doctor's offices and interfering in how doctors practice medicine. Both these bills limit patient choice and that is bad policy.
"After multiple classified and unclassified briefings, hearing constituent input, and talking with our international allies it's my belief that this is the best agreement we have at this time to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. With the growing likelihood that this agreement will be approved, my support is based on the robust accountability, transparency, and enforcement measures in this agreement so that, if Iran violates any provision, we will know and they will face immediate consequences. All options should be on the table, including military action.
Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. hosted a roundtable last Wednesday with local startups, venture capital investors, and incubators at his district office for Start-Up Day Across America. Start-Up Day Across America is an opportunity for Members of Congress to engage with the start-up community.
Congressman Ami Bera, M.D., the only Indian American in Congress and Co-chair of Congressional Caucus on India and Indian-Americans, this week introduced a resolution (H. Res. 395) to recognize India's upcoming Independence Day and the significance of the United States - India partnership. The resolution commemorates the 68th anniversary of India's Independence Day on August 15th, and celebrates the contributions of Indian Americans in various sectors of American society.
I sent an email update about I fought against partisan water grab bill that would make our local water shortage even worse. I also gave an update about how I'm working to address our drought in a more thoughtful and comprehensive way. Join my e-mail updates now so you don't miss any in the future!
Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. voted today against the so-called Western Water and American Food Security Act, a partisan bill which would take water away from the Sacramento region and send it to other parts of the state. He also offered an amendment to this dangerous bill to guarantee Sacramento families continue to have access to safe drinking water and to ensure that there is enough water to fight wildfires.
Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. voted for the bipartisan 21st Century Cures Act today. The bill, which passed (344-77) will help scientists develop new treatments and cures for some of our deadliest diseases faster and boost biomedical innovation.
Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. has joined Congressman Jared Huffman and several other members from California and western states in introducing legislation that will help deal with California's historic drought in a comprehensive way. The Drought Relief and Resilience Act includes feedback from nearly 1,000 Californians from all over the state, including those from cities and rural areas.
Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. welcomed U.S. Secretary of Transportation Anthony Foxx to Sacramento County today to highlight the need for a new infrastructure funding bill. Federal transportation funding is set to expire at the end of this month, and if Congress doesn't act soon, Americans' safety, and thousands of jobs across the country will be at risk.