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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.

America's physicians are among the everyday heroes who consistently go above and beyond to ensure the health and safety of their communities. They dedicate many years to intense education and training before entering the field, and often face long hours and high stress levels once they begin practicing. 

Through their tireless efforts, countless lives have been saved and many others improved—major reasons why medical doctors are considered the most respected profession in the United States.  

Rabies deaths are rare in the U.S. A lot of that is thanks in part to vaccines, but it's also because of the effective treatment available to those who have been exposed to the viral, deadly disease.

But that lifesaving treatment is expensive, especially for those without health insurance, and can leave people saddled with thousands of dollars of debt.

Rep. Ami Bera (D-Calif.) has introduced legislation aimed at reducing the cost of the rabies vaccine for uninsured Americans months after a fox bit him as he was walking on Capitol Hill.

“Despite being a fatal disease, rabies is preventable if treated quickly,” Bera said in a statement Wednesday, which is World Rabies Day. “After being bit by a rabid fox, I was fortunate to have access to readily available and low-cost vaccines. But for too many Americans, the costs of treatment would break their banks.”

U.S. Rep. Ami Bera, D-Elk Grove, on Aug. 26 spoke to the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce on various topics, including the city's progress and bipartisan bills.

The special, congressional update luncheon marked Bera's final speech to the chamber as Elk Grove's congressional representative.

Bera, who has represented Elk Grove in Congress since 2013, is running in the election for the redrawn congressional District 6, which covers north Sacramento County.

CITRUS HEIGHTS, CA (MPG) - A potential “sweet spot” in Citrus Heights will soon be tapped to provide an additional, reliable water supply source for customers in the Citrus Heights Water District.

Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-07) and representatives of the Citrus Heights Water District celebrated the $1.5 million recently secured for construction with a tour of the project site at 7725 Highland Avenue on August 1.