Statements and posts
16 press releases and posts, newest first.
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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.”
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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.”
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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…
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Rep. Bera Statement on 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Terror Attacks
We also honor the extraordinary courage of the first responders who rushed toward danger and helped save countless lives.
“We must continue to honor that service and sacrifice by making sure they receive the care and support they deserve.”
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Today, U.S. Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) and Deborah Ross (NC-02) introduced the SERVICE for America Act to create a pathway to lawful permanent residency for Dreamers and Documented Dreamers who work in public service.
“Dreamers and Documented Dreamers are already giving back to our country as teachers, health care workers, servicemembers, and public servants.”
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ICYMI: Yesterday, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) participated in a roundtable with a coalition of South Asian lawmakers, state and local elected officials, Indian American Impact, and Stop AAPI Hate to discuss rising hate and…
“I was proud to join South Asian leaders from across the country for an important conversation about the rise in hate, harassment, and violence affecting our communities.”
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Reps. Bera, Salazar Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Eliminate TB Worldwide
Today, U.S. Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA) and María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), co-chairs of the House Tuberculosis Elimination Caucus, reintroduced the End Tuberculosis Now Act of 2026.
“Tuberculosis is preventable, treatable, and curable, yet it continues to take far too many lives around the world.”
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Today, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) cosponsored the Wildfire Response and Readiness Act, a comprehensive package to strengthen wildfire prevention and response, help communities better prepare for catastrophic fires, and provide…
“In Northern California and across our nation, we’ve seen the devastating impact of wildfires that have destroyed homes, threatened lives, strained first responders, and exposed millions to dangerous wildfire smoke.”
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Rep. Bera Condemns Trump Decision to Reduce Joint Military Exercises with South Korea
At a time when confidence in America’s security commitments is already being tested, weakening our deterrence posture to accommodate a communist dictator is a betrayal of a democratic ally and further undermines America’s credibility across…
“Our allies need to know that America’s word means something. Decisions that affect military readiness and the security of the Korean Peninsula must be made in close coordination with Seoul and based on our national security interests, not President Trump’s personal relationships.”
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Congressional ASEAN Caucus Co-Chairs Recognize 59th ASEAN Day
U.S. Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA) and Ann Wagner (R-MO), Co-Chairs of the Congressional ASEAN Caucus, released the following statement recognizing the 59th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Day on August 8, 2026: As…
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Today, U.S. Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Derek Tran (CA-45), and Salud Carbajal (CA-24) led a group of 65 Members of Congress in urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to address overly broad and inconsistently enforced Israeli…
“Israel faces real security challenges from Hamas and other actors, and we support disarming Hamas and replacing it with an alternative governing entity.”
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Today, Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Doris Matsui (CA-07), and Mike Thompson (CA-04), held a press conference to discuss how the newly enacted 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act will help the Sacramento region build and preserve…
“Too many hardworking families in the Sacramento region are doing everything right but still cannot afford a place to live.”
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U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) published an op-ed in The Sacramento Bee and the Miami Herald following his participation in the first Congressional Delegation to Haiti since 2019.
“the Secretary has determined that there are no extraordinary and temporary conditions in Haiti that prevent Haitian nationals from returning in safety.”