Ami Bera, M.D.
@RepBera
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Doctor and Member of Congress. Proudly representing CA-06 and Sacramento County in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Sacramento County, CA
Joined November 2012
🚨 My office has now recovered over $20 MILLION in owed benefits for #SacramentoCounty taxpayers. Do you need help retrieving stalled tax returns or backlogged benefits? We're here to assist you! Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/7Lq7Sb2TtK
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The crisis in Burma remains dire. Ending TPS amidst ongoing civil unrest and armed conflict — just weeks before the junta's sham elections — endangers the lives of nearly 4,000 Burmese nationals living in the United States. The Administration must reverse this decision and
Under the direction of @Sec_Noem, @DHSgov is terminating the designation of Burma (Myanmar) for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). To learn more, visit: https://t.co/jElulx5VjA Aliens are encouraged to use the @CBP Home app to report their departure from the U.S.:
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🚍 Big News! SacRT has been awarded a $39.67 million grant from the Federal Transit Administration’s Low or No Emission Program! This critical funding will help us: ✅ Replace 49 aging CNG buses with modern, low-emission vehicles ✅ Upgrade infrastructure to improve service
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I enjoyed speaking with Dr. Kent Calder and students at @SAISHopkins about the future of U.S. foreign policy in the Indo-Pacific. We discussed how to strengthen trilateral cooperation between the U.S., Japan, and South Korea and why Congress must play a leading role in cementing
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RFK Jr.’s decision to change the CDC website with his fringe, debunked belief that vaccines cause autism is a threat to our public health. He’s scaring parents, undermining trust in the CDC, and putting children at risk. That is why my Democratic Doctors Caucus colleagues and I
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President Trump's "peace plan" is a gift to Moscow and a bad deal for the Ukrainian people. America must not abandon Ukraine in its fight for freedom. https://t.co/h0mlOwhVAJ
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Trying the same thing over and over again, without success, is either the definition of insanity or Russian negotiation tactics, depending on your point of view.
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I proudly serve alongside @RepJasonCrow and @RepHoulahan on the Intelligence Committee. They are patriots who revere our Constitution. They will not be intimidated by threats from the president.
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RM @RepGregoryMeeks: Khashoggi was not “controversial” — he was a respected Washington Post journalist, and we will not allow revisionist history.
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to
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I just voted for the full release of the Epstein files. This effort has always been about achieving justice and accountability for the victims of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes. Unlike most of my Republican colleagues, I didn't need President Trump's permission to vote for their
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NEW: I introduced a bipartisan resolution with @RepJoeWilson recognizing the strategic value of the historical partnership between the United States and India. From defense and technology to trade and education, our nations are stronger when we work together to advance shared
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Durable health care reforms take time and bipartisan cooperation. I’m ready to do that work. But first, we must prevent imminent premium hikes for more than 20 million Americans by extending Affordable Care Act subsidies. Then we can pursue long-term solutions that put
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This week, I signed a discharge petition to force a vote on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies for three years. We must extend these subsidies to prevent dramatic increases in health care premiums for over 20 million Americans.
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Members of the Congressional Doctors Caucus know how important it is for Americans to have access to quality, affordable health care. Republicans won’t fight for it so Democrats will. We’re fighting to lower costs and save health care.
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This afternoon, we will finally have enough signatures to release the Epstein files. The American people deserve the truth — and the victims of Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes deserve justice and accountability.
🚨BREAKING: Oversight Dems have received new emails from Jeffrey Epstein’s estate that raise serious questions about Donald Trump and his knowledge of Epstein’s horrific crimes. Read them for yourself. It’s time to end this cover-up and RELEASE THE FILES.
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On Veterans Day, we honor the brave men and women from Sacramento County and across America who have answered the call to serve. We are deeply grateful for your service, your sacrifice, and your commitment to protecting our nation and the freedoms we hold dear.
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North Korean refugees deserve refuge & shouldn’t be forcibly returned to a cruel authoritarian regime. @RepBera, @SenTimKaine , @ChrisVanHollen, @RepMcGovern, @RepSuhas & I urged Amb. Perdue to press China to honor its international obligations & end its forcible repatriation
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I've said it before and I'll say it again: Trump does not get to pick and choose what court orders to follow. The Trump administration must fully comply with this ruling and release SNAP benefits to help families pay for groceries.
BREAKING: A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to make a payment to fully fund SNAP for the month of November by Friday. https://t.co/0vBvtq51d9
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Nancy Pelosi is a living legend. Throughout her nearly 40-year career in Congress, she cemented her legacy as a trailblazer, master legislator, and the most consequential Speaker in American history. She led the passage of historic legislation that expanded access to affordable
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