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Should Daylight Savings Time be permanent?

February 10, 2023

As you may have heard, the U.S. Senate just passed a bill that would make daylight savings time permanent. If signed into law, this would mean no more moving our clocks forward or backwards. I know Americans have strong opinions about day lights savings, so I'm eager to know your thoughts before this bill gets to the House of Representatives.

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Guidance for U.S. Citizens in Ukraine

February 10, 2023

Ami's Updates

Regarding the situation in Ukraine, please carefully read the below information regarding how my office can help.

U.S. Citizens, Lawful Permanent Residents, and eligible family members please complete a U.S. Department of State, Crisis Intake form:
https://cacms.state.gov/s/crisis-intake

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Flu shot reminder

February 10, 2023

Ami's Updates

Getting a flu shot remains the single best way to protect yourself and your loved ones against the flu. As a doctor and former Chief Medical Officer for Sacramento County, I encourage everyone ages six months and older to get an annual flu vaccine. I just got my flu shot - it was safe, quick, and easy!

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Virtual Service Academy Information Day - October 2, 2021

February 10, 2023

Ami's Updates

Every year, I’m privileged to nominate bright and hardworking students to attend our nation’s military service academies. Our service academies are some of the top universities in the country and help build strong leaders in our military and beyond. To help local young people navigate the application process, my office will host a Virtual Service Academy Information Day on Saturday, October 2, 2021.

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Rep. Ami Bera discusses tensions between Russia, Ukraine

February 10, 2023

In The News

With the posturing over what's happening along the border between Russia and Ukraine changing by the day — and sometimes by the hour — the United States' pledge to stand with Ukraine and what Russian President Vladimir Putin might do about that is ratcheting up concern in the region.

Rep. Ami Bera, D-Elk Grove, joined Sonseeahray for his first local interview since returning from Ukraine and Belgium with a bipartisan delegation trying to sort this situation out.

Issues: National Security And Foreign Policy

First look: New House bill aims to boost U.S. government expertise on China

February 10, 2023

In The News

A bipartisan House bill introduced Friday would require the State Department to hire more people with China-related expertise.

Issues: National Security And Foreign Policy

Afghanistan Information

February 10, 2023

Ami's Updates

The U.S. Department of State advises that U.S. Citizens in Afghanistan, Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) in Afghanistan, and U.S.

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Rep. Ami Bera on possible Coronavirus case near his district

February 10, 2023

In The News

California Congressman and former Chief Medical Officer for Sacramento County, Ami Bera chairs a House Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific and will lead a Congressional hearing into the Coronavirus this afternoon. He joins Stephanie Ruhle to discuss the threat of Coronavirus.

Issues: Keeping Sacramento County Safe

Folsom Lake College prison reentry program to receive nearly $1 million from Congress

February 10, 2023

In The News

The Folsom Lake College prison and reentry education program that teaches incarcerated students in-person will receive almost $1 million from Consolidated Appropriations Act, signed into law by President Joe Biden on Thursday.

Issues: Helping Everyone Get Ahead Making Government Work

Bera Secures Local Funding and Discusses Inflation with President Biden

February 10, 2023

In The News

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA (MPG) – The office of Representative Ami Bera, M.D., announced that the representative secured over $3.76 million in federal funding to directly support nine local projects throughout Sacramento County.

Issues: An Economic Roadmap for Sacramento County

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