U.S. Representative for California’s 6th District
Ami Bera
Position · −0.25
- In office
- House 2013–now
13 years in CongressMore senior than 73% of the House - Breaks on
- Finance and Financial Sector 31% · Agriculture and Food 25%
- Committees
- Foreign Affairs · Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
- Bills on
- International Affairs · Health · Immigration
- Age
- 61
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- DHeidi Hall$588K
- RRobb Tucker$258K
- DChristopher Jerman Bennett$222K
- RChristine S Bish$144K
- DLyndon Cervantes$57K
Bottom line
Where Bera has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · East Asia and Pacific (Foreign Affairs)
- Foreign Affairs · 4th in seniority on the minority side
- Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence · 6th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 3429 US-Japan-ROK Trilateral Cooperation Act · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 2488 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3817 Marysville Boulevard in Sacramento, California, as the "Grantland Johnson Post Office". · Out of committee
- H.R. 6428 To require the Secretary of State to submit a report on participation in educational and cultural exchange programs. · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Bera’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Bera breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Bera voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Finance and Financial Sector 31% · 4 of 13 party 8%
- Agriculture and Food 25% · 2 of 8 party 0%
- Commerce 13% · 1 of 8 party 0%
See all 9 issues where Bera has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
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Full record (Pro)Where Bera broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 09/16/26 | Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".On Passage · This joint resolution revokes the partial authorization granted to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to amend its Commercial Harbor… | Nay |
| 07/21/26 | Main Street Capital Access ActOn Passage · Main Street Capital Access Act or the Main Street ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
| 07/21/26 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 05/21/26 | Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026On Passage · This bill expands specified benefits programs for veterans and their survivors and establishes a supplemental monthly allowance for certain…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 05/12/26 | Save Our Shrimpers ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill prohibits federal funds from being made available to international financial institutions (e.g., the International Monetary Fund)…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 04/30/26 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Yea |
| 04/30/26 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Yea |
| 04/29/26 | Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration ActOn Passage · Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Bera is saying
All 16 statements and posts-
Urged Trump to maintain Taiwan commitments and establish AI crisis guardrails at Xi summit.
“President Trump must make clear that the United States will not compromise its commitments to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific for the sake of reaching a broader deal with Beijing. That means standing firm on Taiwan, pressing for the release of wrongfully detained Americans, combating the networks fueling the…”
International AffairsAI-read
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Rep. Bera Secures $155 Million for Sacramento River Basin
Secured $155 million authorization for water and wastewater infrastructure in Sacramento River Basin.
“Reliable water infrastructure is essential to the future of the Sacramento region.”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
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Reps. Bera, Meeks, and Jacobs Lead 26 Democrats in Urging AI Diplomacy with China
Led 26 Democrats urging Secretary of State to pursue AI diplomacy dialogue with China.
“To mitigate the risks of AI at home, we must also address the risks internationally, especially with China given its capacity to develop advanced AI models of its own. Though there is much we disagree on, our nations are also vulnerable to the same AI risks. Yet, right now, the two countries developing the most capable…”
International AffairsAI-read
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Rep. Bera Condemns Brutal Stabbing of Sikh Truck Driver from Sacramento
Condemned stabbing attack on Sikh truck driver and criticized anti-immigrant rhetoric from federal officials.
“Violence and hate against Sikh Americans, South Asian Americans, or any community must be unequivocally condemned. Sacramento stands with Mr. Singh and the Sikh community.”
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Rep. Bera Opposes Bill Granting President Trump Sweeping New Tariff Powers
Opposed H.R. 5334 for granting President Trump sweeping new tariff powers.
“I remain committed to standing with Ukraine and our Ukrainian diaspora community in Sacramento County. I will continue working to impose strong, targeted consequences on Putin and those enabling his illegal war.”
TariffsAI-read
Mentions H.R. 5334 · voted Nay Sep 16, 2026, roll 668
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Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific and Co-Chair of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, released a statement following his meeting with…
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Bera voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 298 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Bera’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 17
- Action in committee 3
- Action beyond committee 3
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
17 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 15 substantive, 2 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 26 sponsored billsSponsored 26 (House median 25) · cosponsored 316 (median 289), 58 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on International Affairs, Health, Immigration.
- H.Res. 1447 Recognizing that for 55 years, the Republic of Fiji has worked with the United States toward stability, prosperity, and peace in the Pacific and beyond, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States will continue to remain a strong, reliable, and active partner in the Pacific.International Affairs · Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 6126 United States Foreign Service Commemorative Coin ActFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Sep 15, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10248 SERVICE for America ActImmigration · Introduced Sep 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10223 End Tuberculosis Now Act of 2026International Affairs · Introduced Sep 2, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9728 Protecting America’s Diplomatic Workforce ActInternational Affairs · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 3674 Global Alzheimer’s Initiative Now ActHealth · Introduced Jun 30, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9420 Reproductive Health Care Training Act of 2026Health · Introduced Jun 24, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1280 Supporting the designation the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "Taiwanese American Heritage Week".Arts, Culture, Religion · Introduced May 13, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 157 | 17% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 69 | 29% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 60 | 37% | Pro |
| Energy | 36 | 33% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 39% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 31 | 42% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 29 | 62% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 61% | Pro |
| Commerce | 26 | 81% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 25 | 88% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 24 | 75% | Pro |
| Immigration | 17 | 35% | Pro |
| Education | 16 | 25% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 71% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 73% | Pro |
| Health | 8 | 75% | Pro |
| Taxation | 8 | 75% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% | Pro |
| Law | 7 | 43% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% | Pro |
| Animals | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 67% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% | Pro |
| Procedural | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DSalud O. CarbajalCA-2497%agreement
- DStacey E. PlaskettVI-AL97%agreement
- DGregory W. MeeksNY-597%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Bera most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Bera’s campaign raised $1.3M: $571K (46%) from individuals and $649K (52%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.8M.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Bera
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 196.
- American College of Surgeons Professional Association PAC Trade association PAC
- United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Labor union PAC
- Ubs Americas Inc. Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Bera this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, CA-6Democrat2023–present
- U.S. House, CA-7Democrat2013–2023
Seat
- State
- California
- District
- 6
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 61
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-5716
172 Cannon House Office Building - District offices
- Sacramento
- Website
- bera.house.gov
- RepAmiBera
- repbera
- YouTube
- repamibera
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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