Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2013
Preceded by
Dan Lungren
Constituency
7th district (2013–2023) 6th district (2023–present)
Personal details
Born
(1965-03-02) March 2, 1965 (age 59) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Political party
Democratic
Spouse
Janine Bera
(m. 1991)
Children
1
Residence(s)
Elk Grove, California, U.S.
Education
University of California, Irvine (BS, MD)
Website
House website
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Ami Bera speaks on Russian aggression towards Ukraine Recorded February 2, 2022
Amerish Babulal "Ami" Bera (/ˈɑːmiˈbɛrə/AH-mee BERR-ə; born March 2, 1965) is an American physician and politician who has been serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives from California since 2013. He is a member of the Democratic Party and represents California's 6th congressional district, which is in Sacramento County.
During his time in Congress, Bera has been a strong advocate for healthcare reform and has worked to improve access to healthcare and lower costs for consumers. He has also been a vocal advocate for environmental protection and has supported efforts to combat climate change and promote renewable energy.
Bera has authored and co-sponsored several pieces of legislation, including the Indian Health Service Advance Appropriations Act, which provides funding for healthcare services for Native American communities, and the Global Food Security Act, which aims to promote food security and combat global hunger.
Prior to his time in Congress, Bera worked as a physician and served as the Chief Medical Officer for Sacramento County. He has also been involved in various community organizations, including the American Red Cross and the California State Board of Education.
Bera is also a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and has been a strong advocate for diplomacy and global engagement. He has been recognized for his leadership on issues related to healthcare, foreign policy, and environmental protection.[1][2]
^Haniffa, Aziz (January 29, 2015). "Modi spoke to me in Gujarati: US Congressman". Rediff.com. Washington, D.C. Modi, he said, spoke to him in Gujarati. "I could actually understand a majority of what he was saying. He knew that my parents were from Rajkot and that I was Gujarati-American."
^Cahn, Emily (April 2, 2014). "Ami Bera Challenger Starts Television Ads in California are Race". Roll Call. Archived from the original on April 4, 2014. Retrieved May 26, 2014.
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