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119th Congress

October 2, 2025

Washington, D.C. — Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) issued the below statement after formally requesting that his congressional salary be withheld for the duration of the federal government shutdown: 


February 2, 2026

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA — Today, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) announced that his office has recovered over $23 million in federal casework dollars for Sacramento County residents.

Since taking office in 2013, Congressman Bera’s dedicated team of caseworkers has helped more than 35,000 Sacramento County residents cut through red tape and resolve issues with federal agencies.


Congressman Ami Bera invites local high school students to share what America means to them in honor of our nation's 250 birthday!

PROMPT 

  • Essay length: 300-500 words
  • Respond to: "What does America mean to you?" 

SUBMISSION AND ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES 

  • Competition begins: February 2nd
  • Submission deadline: April 30 at 5pm PT
  • To be considered, student writers must reside and/or attend a high school in CA-06. 

PRIZE 



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January 29, 2026

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA — On Tuesday, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) joined Sacramento County Supervisor Rich Desmond (District 3) at the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors meeting to help present Supervisor Desmond’s National Day of Play resolution.


January 28, 2026

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released a statement after cosponsoring articles of impeachment against Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem: 

“Under Secretary Noem’s watch, we have witnessed federal agents carry out warrantless raids, detain U.S. citizens without cause, and use deadly force unjustifiably on the streets of American cities. 


January 27, 2026

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA — Today, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) issued a statement demanding the resignation of Kristi Noem as Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary. This follows the reassignment of Greg Bovino from his position as Customs and Border Protection commander-at-large. 

“Greg Bovino’s exit from Minneapolis is not enough. Kristi Noem has lost the trust of the American people and must resign from her position as DHS Secretary. 


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January 23, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) and Young Kim (CA-40), Ranking Member and Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific, issued a joint statement following their Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to Peru focused on strengthening U.S.-Peru cooperation on critical minerals, energy security, and resilient supply chains.


January 22, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) introduced the Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation to strengthen how the federal government identifies communities that lack access to general surgeons and to help expand access to care by establishing a framework for general surgery shortage areas. Rep. Bera was joined by Representatives Scott Peters (CA-50), Don Bacon (NE-02), and John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13) in introducing the legislation.

Issues: Health Care

January 13, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, House Foreign Affairs East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee Ranking Member Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) and Chair Young Kim (CA-40) introduced the Developing Overseas Mineral Investments and New Allied Networks for Critical Energies (DOMINANCE) Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen U.S. energy security, reduce reliance on the People’s Republic of China (PRC), and build resilient critical minerals supply chains with trusted allies and partners around the world.


January 8, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Today, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released a statement following House passage of legislation that restores enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies for three years. This vote comes after Representative Bera joined all of his House Democratic colleagues and four Republicans on a discharge petition to force this vote over the objections of House Speaker Mike Johnson.