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<h2 style="text-align: center;">VOTING INFORMATION BY COUNTY</h2>EL DORADO COUNTY<ul><li>Click <a href="https://www.eldoradocounty.ca.gov/County-Government/Elections/Voting/Vote-Centers-and-Drop-Box-Locations" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a> to find a vote center or drop box location near you</li><li>Click <a href="https://www.eldoradocounty.ca.gov/files/assets/county/v/1/documents/government/elections/20260602/voter-information-pamphlet/voter-information-packet.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a> to view the El Dorado County Voter Information Pamphlet</li></ul>NEVADA COUNTY <ul><li>Click <a href="https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/4221/Drop-Box-and-Vote-Center-Information-Jun" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a> to find a vote center or ballot drop box location near you</li><li>Click <a href="https://ca.omniballot.us/sites/06057/default/app/home" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a> to view the Nevada County Voter Information Guide and Sample Ballot</li></ul>PLACER COUNTY<ul><li>Click <a href="https://www.placercountyelections.gov/vote-center-locations/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a> to find a vote center location near you</li><li>Click <a href="https://www.placercountyelections.gov/drop-box-locations/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a> to find a ballot drop box location near you</li><li>Click <a href="https://placer.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=3ff5b4b1d0c54d609d547ff0bb7de064" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a> to view the Placer County Voter Information Guide</li></ul>SACRAMENTO COUNTY<ul><li>Click <a href="https://myvoterportal.saccounty.gov/FindVoteCenter" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a> to find a vote center location near you</li><li>Click <a href="https://myvoterportal.saccounty.gov/FindBallotDropOff" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a> to find a ballot drop box location near you</li><li>Click <a href="https://myvoterportal.saccounty.gov/CountyVoterInfoGuide" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a> to view the Sacramento County Voter Information Guide</li></ul>

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As a doctor, Ami Bera took an oath to put his patients first. As a teacher, Bera made a commitment to put his students first. As your representative, Dr. Bera’s pledge has been, and will always be to put the people first.

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<h4 style="text-align: center;">As a doctor, Ami Bera took an oath to put his patients first.</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">As a teacher, Bera made a commitment to put his students first.</h4><h4 style="text-align: center;">As your representative, Dr. Bera’s pledge has been, and will always be to put the people first.</h4><img src="https://run.imgix.net/36ba5613-73f5-4680-86a9-938bfd298773/ab4d998f-98ac-4abc-bbc3-561b64cc6944/ab4d998f-98ac-4abc-bbc3-561b64cc6944.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C5504%2C8256&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="27" variant="framed"><h2>Washington and Congress should be a place of service to the people, not dysfunctional games or Twitter fights, and he works hard every day to keep that promise.</h2>Bera was first elected to represent Sacramento County in November 2012. As a first generation American, he attended California’s public schools from kindergarten through to medical school. Dr. Bera served this community for 21 years as a doctor, as Sacramento County’s Chief Medical Officer, and then as a Clinical Professor of Medicine at UC Davis, where he taught the next generation of doctors to care for their patients.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/36ba5613-73f5-4680-86a9-938bfd298773/d1adb1fd-1345-4c0c-8a03-299e32e2498c/d1adb1fd-1345-4c0c-8a03-299e32e2498c.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C8256%2C5504&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="37" variant="framed">As someone who treated veterans in VA hospitals, Dr. Bera knows that mistreatment of veterans in need of medical care is a tragedy not to mention immoral and un-American. His office has helped hundreds of veterans through the backlog to get the treatment they deserve, and he’s reached across party lines to get more medical staff into the VA so that no veteran has to wait for the care they need.Dr. Bera believes that Medicare and Social Security are guaranteed promises and key to a dignified retirement. He has fought efforts to privatize Social Security and is working to reduce waste, abuse, and fraud in Medicare to protect it for the future. He was proud to receive the endorsement of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, because he understands that we must leave decisions about a woman’s health to her and her doctor.Dr. Bera is working with lawmakers from both parties on commonsense policies to move America forward, including slashing red tape for small businesses and cutting taxes for middle-class families.He has seen firsthand how education can improve lives, and how too many cannot afford the education or job training they need to compete in our changing economy. He continues to put politics aside to rebuild an economy that values hard work and prioritizes the middle class. Dr. Bera would be honored to earn your vote.

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Dr. Ami Bera at Folsom Democrats Holiday Party

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Dr. Ami Bera at Placer County Democratic Central Committee's Monthly Meeting

Congressman Bera is the guest speaker at the Placer County Democratic Central Committee’s monthly membership meeting.

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SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA — Today, Rep. Ami Bera, M.D. released the following statement after advancing to the general election in California’s new Third Congressional District: “I am humbled and deeply thankful for the trust voters in the Third District have placed in me to be their voice in Washington. “I want to thank my fellow candidates for participating in this race and engaging voters in communities across this beautiful district. Our democracy is strongest when voters have the opportunity to hear different ideas, debate the issues, and make their voices heard. “I look forward to running a strong campaign that will unite a broad coalition of Democrats, Independents, and Republicans who believe we must restore accountability, transparency, and checks and balances to Washington.&nbsp; “Over the coming months, I will continue traveling across Sacramento, El Dorado, Placer, and Nevada counties to meet with voters, listen to their concerns, and earn the opportunity to serve another term in Congress.” For more information, visit beraforcongress.com.

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<h3>After the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v Wade, Dr. Bera understands protecting women’s access to reproductive health care is more important than ever.</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/36ba5613-73f5-4680-86a9-938bfd298773/4e6decc6-c9ee-42ee-87d7-f4b0c8c8b6cc/4e6decc6-c9ee-42ee-87d7-f4b0c8c8b6cc.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1975%2C870&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="50" variant="framed">In early June 2022, Dr. Bera along with other Democrats in Congress introduced the Affordability is Access Act (HR 7894), a bill to expand affordable over-the-counter birth control options and allowing women to plan their own reproductive lives, on their own terms. He also previously voted for the Women’s Health Protection Act (HR 3755), which would take a critical step in codifying the constitutional protections under Roe v. Wade. Making sure women have the right and access to make their own reproductive health decisions is imperative to women’s equality.Since being elected, Dr. Bera has consistently stood up for women while Republicans across the country are ramping up their all-out assault on women’s basic health freedoms. There is no place in Congress for those who have repeatedly wasted time and taxpayer money to deny coverage for basic women’s health care like birth control. Dr. Bera knows that preventative care can save lives and millions of dollars, which is why he has vowed to continue fighting to support organizations like Planned Parenthood who provide critical life-saving services like family planning and counseling, birth control, screenings for cancer, and testing and treatment for sexually transmitted infections. Additionally, he was named a National Women’s Health Champion by Planned Parenthood for his vision, leadership, and integrity in advancing women’s reproductive care.Dr. Bera knows that women’s health also begins with safety. He took a stand for women experiencing violence by voting to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act. He’s fought to secure funding for groups that help victims of domestic violence get services to help keep them safe and punish their abusers.

Dr. Bera believes that women’s equality, equal pay for equal work, and access to health care are fundamental rights. As a physician, Bera understands that a woman’s decisions about her health care should be between her and her doctor and that it is wrong for politicians to threaten women’s healthcare to score political points. He was named Planned Parenthood’s 2015&nbsp;National Women’s Health Champion&nbsp;for his vision, leadership, and integrity in advancing women’s reproductive care.

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA –– Today, Rep. Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) issued a statement following President Biden’s announcement that he will not seek a second term as president:“With today’s announcement, President Biden’s legacy is intact.“As an early supporter of President Biden in 2019 and someone who worked hard to get him elected, I can confidently say that he has been a phenomenal and consequential president.“I know the president to be a man of great character who always will put the interests of our great nation first–– and that is exactly what I see him doing today.“The stakes of this election cannot be overstated. It is time for the Democratic Party to rally behind Vice President Kamala Harris and build on President Biden’s historic legacy.“As someone who’s known and served with Vice President Kamala Harris, I wholeheartedly endorse her to be our party’s nominee and look forward to electing the first woman of African and Indian-American descent to the presidency this November.”

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA — Today, Rep. Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) issued a statement following President Biden's announcement that he will not seek a second term as president: “With today’s announcement, President Biden’s legacy is intact.

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SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA –– Today, Rep. Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released a statement on advancing to the general election to continue representing California’s 6th Congressional District: “While all the votes have yet to be counted, I am humbled and honored for the incredible support from voters...

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<h3>Bera believes that Medicare and Social Security are guaranteed promises and the key to a dignified retirement. As a doctor known for making house calls, he knows firsthand how critical protecting Medicare is for seniors.</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/36ba5613-73f5-4680-86a9-938bfd298773/7bb00af0-5bb5-4fb1-8df7-e6ad25b38d68/7bb00af0-5bb5-4fb1-8df7-e6ad25b38d68.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C8256%2C5504&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="50" variant="framed">Since we sent him to Washington, Dr. Bera has stood up to efforts to privatize Social Security, because he knows that after a lifetime of work and service to our community, we owe it to hardworking men and women to fulfill that promise. It’s who we are as Americans.Dr. Bera has treated hundreds of patients who depend on Medicare and Medicaid and knows that these two programs save lives. He’s stood up to those who want to privatize Medicare and is working across party lines to reduce waste, abuse, and fraud in Medicare to strengthen and protect it for future generations.<h3>How Dr. Bera is Fighting for Medicare and Social Security</h3><ul><li>Helped lead the push to fix the broken Medicare payment system and preserve access to doctors for seniors</li><li>Stood up to prevent a 52% spike in Medicare premiums</li><li>Fought to prevent cuts in Medicare Advantage and protect seniors from increases in costs</li><li>Voted to protect the disability insurance program from devastating cuts next year and extend its solvency</li></ul><h3>Protecting Medicare for Future Generations</h3>Estimates show that the amount of fraud and abuse in Medicare exceeds $60 billion annually. Dr. Bera believes that through careful monitoring and aggressive enforcement we can save billions of dollars. Dr. Bera is fighting to close these loopholes, catch these criminals and direct these resources to lower premiums and better care.

Dr. Bera believes that Medicare and Social Security are guaranteed promises and the key to a dignified retirement. As a doctor known for making house calls, he knows firsthand how critical protecting Medicare is for seniors.

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FOX40 caught up with Rep. Ami Bera, D-Elk Grove, to talk about bipartisanship and how having Sacramento delegates in Washington help lead the way.

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SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA — Today, Rep. Ami Bera (CA-06) announced that his campaign enters the final quarter with nearly $2 million in cash-on-hand, a strong display of strength that underscores his readiness to win and help Democrats reclaim the House majority in 2026.With Proposition 50 expected to pass and redraw California’s congressional map, Bera is well-positioned to run in either the new California Third or Sixth Congressional District.Nonpartisan analysis <a href="https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/a-detailed-analysis-california-redistricting-new-map-texas-gerrymandering">reveals</a> that the new 3rd District will carry a baseline of D+6, with Harris estimated to have carried it by about 10 points in the 2024 election. Notably, the only Republican to carry the new 3rd District in the past decade was Lanhee Chen in the 2022 Controller’s race. The new 6th District is likewise estimated with a D+6 baseline, with Harris having carried it by roughly 8 points in 2024. Bera will have represented roughly 60 percent of either district at some point during his time in Congress.&nbsp;In the current map, Bera already outperformed Harris in CA-06 by approximately 2.4 points, demonstrating his ability to exceed even a favorable Democratic baseline. That overperformance — especially in swing neighborhoods — shows his proven ability to grow support beyond what a “typical” Democratic candidate might receive under the baseline index.“Our campaign is ready to win and help Democrats take back the House majority so we can hold Donald Trump accountable and deliver real results for the American people,” said Bera. “I’m proud of my record of getting things done even in the face of partisan gridlock — and I’ll keep fighting to make government work for hardworking families, end the dysfunction in Washington, and deliver for the greater Sacramento region, whether it’s in the new Third District or the new Sixth.”Bera looks to build on a strong constituent service record, assisting more than 34,000 residents and returning over $22 million to Sacramento County taxpayers since taking office in 2013.

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA — Today, Rep. Ami Bera (CA-06) announced that his campaign enters the final quarter with nearly $2 million in cash-on-hand, a strong display of strength that underscores his readiness to win and help Democrats reclaim the House majority in 2026.

Bera Starts Q4 with Nearly $2M Cash on Hand, Poised for Either CA-03 or CA-06 in New Map 

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA –&nbsp;Yesterday,&nbsp;Rep. Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06)&nbsp;was appointed as a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) Frontline Co-Chair for the 2026 cycle.In this role, Rep. Bera will play a key role in helping the most vulnerable House Democrats defend their seats while ensuring candidates have the resources, strategy, and infrastructure needed to win. As a former Frontliner and seasoned campaigner, he understands firsthand what it takes to win tough races. Protecting these key districts will be critical to the Democrats’ path to reclaiming the House majority next year.“I’m honored to serve as a Frontline Co-Chair for the DCCC and help defend our most competitive seats,”&nbsp;said Rep. Ami Bera.&nbsp;“We can’t take back the House without protecting the Democrats serving in the toughest districts. These Frontliners are leading the fight to lower costs, protect our fundamental freedoms and keep our communities safe. I look forward to working with my colleagues to ensure they have the support they need to win reelection, reclaim the House majority in 2026 and put a much-needed check on Donald Trump’s extreme agenda.”Rep. Bera joins a team of 32 other House Democrats committed to defending vulnerable seats and retaking the House majority in 2026.“This group of talented members who have agreed to serve in DCCC leadership positions will be on the frontlines of delivering Democrats’ message of lowering costs, keeping our communities safe and protecting individual freedoms,”&nbsp;said DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene.&nbsp;“Less than two months into the Republican governing trifecta, voters are already fed up as Republicans choose chaos and corruption over delivering on campaign promises like lowering costs. Along with our Frontliners and Red to Blue candidates, this group will be instrumental in holding Republicans accountable, and I look forward to working with them to take back the House Majority in 2026.”See the full 2026 DCCC leadership team below:Frontline Chairs<ul><li>Rep. Ami Bera, M.D., Co-Chair</li><li>Rep. Sharice Davids, Co-Chair</li><li>Rep. Greg Stanton, Co-Chair</li></ul>Regional Vice Chairs<ul><li>Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, Vice Chair</li><li>Rep. Sara Jacobs, Vice Chair</li><li>Rep. Rob Menendez, Vice Chair</li><li>Rep. Mark Pocan, Vice Chair</li></ul>National Finance Chairs<ul><li>Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu, Co-Chair</li><li>Rep. Rosa DeLauro, Co-Chair</li><li>Rep. Don Beyer, Co-Chair</li></ul>Recruitment Chairs<ul><li>Rep. Jason Crow, Co-Chair</li><li>Rep. Morgan McGarvey, Co-Chair</li><li>Rep. Lauren Underwood, Co-Chair</li></ul>Grassroots Engagement Chairs<ul><li>Rep. Jamie Raskin, Co-Chair</li><li>Rep. Maxwell Frost, Co-Chair</li></ul>Defense Council Chairs<ul><li>Rep. Adam Smith, Co-Chair</li><li>Rep. Betty McCollum, Co-Chair</li></ul>LGBTQ+ Council Chairs&nbsp;<ul><li>Rep. Angie Craig, Co-Chair</li><li>Rep. Sarah McBride, Co-Chair</li></ul>Labor Council Chairs<ul><li>Rep. Bobby Scott, Co-Chair</li><li>Rep. Nikki Budzinski, Co-Chair</li><li>Rep. Val Hoyle, Co-Chair</li><li>Rep. Tim Kennedy, Co-Chair</li><li>Rep. Linda Sánchez, Co-Chair</li></ul>Abroad Finance Chair&nbsp;<ul><li>Rep. Gregory Meeks, Chair</li></ul>Tribal Engagement and Active Members (TEAM) Program Chairs<ul><li>Rep. Jared Huffman, Co-Chair</li><li>Rep. Sharice Davids, Co-Chair</li><li>Rep. Teresa Leger Fernández, Co-Chair</li><li>Rep. Gwen Moore, Co-Chair</li><li>Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D., Co-Chair</li><li>Rep. Chellie Pingree, Co-Chair</li></ul>WomenLEAD Chairs<ul><li>Rep. Luz Rivas, Co-Chair</li><li>Rep. Deborah Ross, Co-Chair</li></ul>Climate Engagement Chair<ul><li>Rep. Sean Casten, Chair</li></ul>

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA — Yesterday,&nbsp;Rep. Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06)&nbsp;was appointed as a Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) Frontline Co-Chair for the 2026 cycle. In this role, Rep. Bera will play a key role in helping the most vulnerable House Democrats defend their seats while ensuring candidates have the resources,...

 Rep. Ami Bera Appointed to DCCC Leadership Team for the 2026 Cycle

<h3>Living in Sacramento County, it is obvious that people are hurting. They are trying to do the right thing, to work hard and care for their families. But too often this is not enough. For too many, America’s promise of opportunity is beginning to seem empty.</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/36ba5613-73f5-4680-86a9-938bfd298773/c64dbf93-5b4f-4d45-822a-38b28ebe9595/c64dbf93-5b4f-4d45-822a-38b28ebe9595.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=373%2C186%2C1587%2C1146&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="50" variant="framed">These challenges are real, but not insurmountable. We need to take bold steps to empower small businesses, reinvest in our children and workforce, streamline government and balance our budgets, restore integrity to our financial system, and capitalize on our region’s unique strengths.Getting our region and our country’s economy back on track requires strong leadership rooted in commonsense values and practical solutions.<h3>Empower Small Businesses</h3>In today’s economy, small businesses employ over half of America’s workers, create nearly two-thirds of all new jobs, and are responsible for over 97 percent of all exported goods. Our economic policy needs to better reflect the central role of small firms in job creation. This means improving access to capital; extending small business R&amp;D tax credits for the long-term; instituting fairer and simpler tax codes for small businesses; and reforming our healthcare system to contain debilitating costs.<h5>Access to capital</h5>Nothing is more important to the success of our small businesses than having access to adequate financing. We need to make loan approval processes simpler and more accessible for the average small business owner; expand existing Small Business Administration loan and micro-loan programs to provide better start-up and long-term financing options; and strengthen the lending power of community banks and credit unions. Additionally, we should consider extending tax credits to venture capital funds with proven track records for seeding successful small business startups.Throughout our nation’s history, small businesses have spurred some of our greatest technological advancements. But today, our government is not doing enough to help small businesses invest in the research and development necessary to create good jobs here at home. That is why Dr. Bera continues to fight for small businesses to ensure they are adequately incentivized to improve their competitiveness and drive American enterprise.<h3>Tax Reform</h3>The tax reform that passed at the end of 2017, is bad for middle-class Americans and bad for Californians. Not only does it add an additional $1 trillion to the deficit, but it favors corporations and the wealthy in this country over the middle class working families of America. We need tax reform that allows middle class families to not just get by but thrive in our ever-evolving economy. Reform that gives our working middle-class critical deductions and allow Americans to save as well as invest in the future, which is why as your Congressman, Dr. Bera will continue to work towards tax reform that benefits middle-class families.<h3>Reinvest in Our Children and Workforce</h3>We must invest in public education and workforce training, so that young people and a transitioning workforce have the knowledge and skills necessary to succeed. Improving education must align proper funding with substantive reform to prepare our students for a diversity of careers in a changing global environment. For California to provide the best education in the world once again, we need both sufficient resources and strong leadership. All over the region, education leaders are partnering with business and civic organizations to transform our schools and colleges for a twenty-first&nbsp;century economy. With strong leadership in Washington, together we can ensure that our students are developing relevant skills, and that workers have access to cutting edge apprenticeships, continuing education, and other skill development programs.<h3>Strengthen Regional Opportunity</h3>Sacramento County is positioned to become a national hub for emerging technologies and industries. In particular, clean energy and health care are consistently recognized for their potential to create thousands of new well-paying jobs in our area. This capacity for growth, however, depends on our willingness to step up and invest in emerging markets. Washington needs to be a partner, not an obstacle, in helping entrepreneurs start new businesses and create jobs in Sacramento County.That is why Dr. Bera continues to advocate aggressively to make sure our local entrepreneurs and businesses are at the front of the line to gain from green initiatives, while also ensuring that resources are allocated and implemented in the smartest, most efficient ways possible. As someone who has lived and served in this area his entire career—working closely with businesses, non-profits, and state and county services—Dr. Bera knows first-hand what our region has to offer, and he is committed to bringing folks together to achieve our region’s economic potential.<h3>Streamline Government, Balance the Budget</h3>The role of government is not to solve all our problems, but to create a context of opportunity for individuals, families and communities to work hard, succeed, and shape the life they desire. That is why Dr. Bera has spearheaded federal policy to balance our budget and aggressively reduce government waste and inefficiency, so that we can get the most out of every taxpayer dollar and address the great challenges of our day: protecting our country, investing in a new economy, and ensuring the education and health of our children and workforce.Government debt is the single greatest threat to long-term, sustainable economic recovery and job creation. It is time to return to an ethic of responsibility and fiscal toughness so that our children can be safe and prosperous for generations to come.We also need to prioritize smart investments in our economy that depend more on creative private-public partnerships and less on taxpayer dollars. Now more than ever, community needs can be served through non-governmental means. We need to leverage public resources by creating a context for social entrepreneurs, private philanthropy, non-profits, faith groups, and civic organizations to most effectively serve the common good.<h3>Clean Up Wall Street</h3><h5>Hold Wall Street Accountable</h5>We need to restore commonsense values to our financial system, so that corporate CEOs and hedge fund financiers are just as accountable for their actions as Main Street business owners.<h5>End bailouts, golden parachutes, and outrageous CEO bonuses</h5>Oversized financial institutions and their executives have been rewarded for recklessness for too long. Taxpayers must never again be responsible to bailout massively consolidated—“too big to fail”—banks, while CEOs get away scot-free with Golden Parachutes and million-dollar bonuses.<h5>Close corporate loopholes</h5>For years, our federal tax policy has been laden with loopholes that allow the rich to get richer, while siphoning off billions of dollars that could be helping middle class American families and small businesses. We need to expose corporate loopholes and close down offshore tax havens, so that corporations and their executives pay their fair share.<h5>End credit card scams</h5>Too often, consumers are victims of deceptive credit and loan contracts that they don’t fully understand and can’t afford. We need financial protections that increase transparency and prevent credit card companies from the trick and trap practices largely responsible for the recent epidemic of bankruptcies and foreclosures nationwide.

Dr. Bera is committed to an Economy that encourages competition and innovation. We need a vibrant economy that preserves the jobs we have while creating new ones through job training, especially in clean energy technologies. We can build on the strengths of our local communities by helping small businesses grow and rewarding companies that create good jobs here in Sacramento County.

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<h3>Dr. Bera believes&nbsp;we must be tough and smart not only about challenges we face today, such as securing our borders and fighting terrorism,&nbsp;but also about the emerging threat of nuclear proliferation.</h3>That is why as a senior Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Dr. Bera continues to maintain critical relationships with foreign allies around the globe to ensure we don’t rush into a war as a result of careless decision making or fringed relationships. If we keep our country strong with sensible policies that foster energy independence and economic competitiveness, we will be better positioned to confront our national security challenges.<h3>Immigration: Comprehensive Reform to Fix a Broken System</h3>As a first generation American who is a proud product of the American Dream, Dr. Bera finds Donald Trump’s immigration agenda extremely dangerous. Trump has said that many Mexican immigrants are rapists and killers and he wants to charge taxpayers to build a wall between the United States and Mexico. These discriminatory and bigoted attacks, both here at home and abroad, have been carried out with the sole purpose of dividing our country and destroying the melting pot of diversity and opportunity that is the American way. Dr. Bera knows that we need immigration policy that makes our country safe and our economy strong. That means we should both strengthen our borders and encourage the best and brightest who study in the U.S. to stay, work here, and create their companies here. Dr. Bera has been proud to support comprehensive immigration reform that secures our borders, addresses the 12 million undocumented immigrants living in the United States, and adds billions of dollars to our economy. Dr. Bera believes that the gridlock in Washington has continually gotten in the way of mending our broken immigration system and will continue to work across party lines to pass meaningful reform.<h3>Terrorism: Secure America and Defeat Terrorist Organizations</h3>Dismantling terrorist cells and training facilities and stopping terrorism before it starts is critical to America’s National Security. To defeat global terror networks and prevent new ones from arising, we must take a multilateral cooperative approach. That means we must utilize targeted airstrikes when necessary, dismantle their finances, and ensure our partners in the region do their part. But, we must also do a much better job of stopping and countering vicious propaganda campaign that urges attacks on innocent people by combating their use of the internet and social media to recruit new fighters.<h3>Economic Competitiveness: A stronger, more sustainable economy is critical for national security</h3>A vibrant American economy means more effective American leadership in an increasingly competitive global marketplace. It also translates into stronger relationships with allies and trading partners and greater capacity to address emerging conflicts. We must re-tool our economy for the twenty-first century by&nbsp;reinvesting in R&amp;D, renewable energy, public education, workforce training, job creation, and enhanced access to capital for small businesses. California and the Sacramento region are poised to lead&nbsp;the effort to ensure our continued competitiveness.<h3>Energy Independence: Central to national security and economic prosperity</h3>A reliance&nbsp;on foreign oil helps fund the same&nbsp;extremists our military is fighting. Dr. Bera knows that there is not enough oil in the United States to drill our way out of this dependence on foreign oil. Dr. Bera believes that transitioning to renewable energy will both create jobs and enhance our national security.<h3>Homeland Security: Vigorously protect the United States from terrorism and natural disasters.</h3>Dr. Bera believes that we&nbsp;must ensure that our intelligence and law enforcement agents have the resources they need to keep us safe from terrorism. American security also means protecting ourselves during natural disasters, such as floods and wildfires. We must continue to engage all levels of government and the private sector in our efforts to prepare for, respond to, and recover from all threats against our citizens.<h3>Nuclear Non-Proliferation</h3>Dr. Bera believes that&nbsp;American security is best served in a world free of nuclear weapons, a bipartisan goal supported by both Presidents Reagan and Obama. The United States must&nbsp;use its intelligence, military capabilities, and work with our partners around the world&nbsp;to control the spread of nuclear weapons and technology so that such weapons stay out of the hands of terrorist organizations and aggressor states.&nbsp;As long as nuclear weapons remain a reality, the United States will maintain a powerful nuclear deterrent to protect our allies and to discourage other countries from nuclear armament.

Dr. Bera believes&nbsp;we must be tough and smart not only about challenges we face today, such as securing our borders and fighting terrorism,&nbsp;but also about the emerging threat of nuclear proliferation.

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<h3>Dr. Bera has spent his professional life caring for people and educating the next generation of doctors. The COVID-19 pandemic has further exposed how our healthcare system is not adequately designed to handle the level of care Americans need.</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/36ba5613-73f5-4680-86a9-938bfd298773/b237cfe2-ccaf-4d80-8429-8a2d19d41a44/b237cfe2-ccaf-4d80-8429-8a2d19d41a44.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C7860%2C5504&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="50" variant="framed">Unfortunately, our healthcare system consistently puts bureaucracies before the health of our patients. Dr. Bera has witnessed medical costs skyrocket without seeing patient care improve. And Dr. Bera has treated patients who would be healthier if they could have afforded basic preventive care. This is the result of an industry which continues to put profits before patients.The chaos in Washington has hurt our healthcare system and left millions without coverage. Too often, politicians in Washington, D.C. are focused on scoring cheap political points instead of serving the pressing needs of their constituents. Rather than putting the health of our citizens first, some members of Congress advocate passing costs onto our seniors by turning Medicare into a voucher system. Breaking this promise is both morally intolerable and fiscally irresponsible. Moving forward, we must work together so that all Americans have access to the best health care in the world.The legislation signed into law makes strides to reform our broken system. However, the law fails to adequately address runaway costs. As a doctor, Bera understands in real terms how this legislation can impact caregivers and patients. We must reduce waste and fraud, empower the doctor-patient relationship, and improve the health of the American people.<h3>Pathway to Universal Coverage</h3>Dr. Bera believes every American deserves access to affordable, high-quality healthcare. In Congress, he continues to lead bipartisan efforts to lower costs, protect Medicare and Medicaid, and expand coverage.<h3>Lowering Costs</h3>Health care costs too much. Retail charges are too high, and insurance premiums have become unaffordable for too many individuals, families, and small businesses. As it stands, the law fails to adequately address rising costs. In Congress, Dr. Bera will identify and address the causes of rising costs, like fraud and wasteful practices. It is within our grasp to ensure that quality care is available and affordable for all.Two of the biggest drivers of cost in our system—waste and fraud—can be readily addressed by instituting more communication, transparency and accountability. This does not require increased government control: we can equip caregivers, medical staff, and patients with the tools to monitor the system themselves. Shared information, increased consumer choice, and market competition are powerful forces in reducing costs.Advancements in technological and scientific knowledge will transform medicine once more, dramatically lowering costs and raising outcomes. We can empower physicians and patients with the information they need to make the best treatment decisions by expanding electronic decision support. We can create a claims processing system for physicians, as we have for pharmacists, banks, and investments. We can invest in tools that save on administrative costs while preventing criminal and wasteful fraud. But to solve these pressing problems, we need leaders who care more about fixing our healthcare system than winning petty political battles.<h3>Stem Cell Research</h3>As a Doctor and UC Davis faculty member, Dr. Bera understands the importance of investing in stem cell research. Too many people suffer from agonizing, debilitating, and life-threatening illnesses. But Alzheimer’s, diabetes, heart disease, paralysis, and Parkinson’s are tragedies that we can avoid. One day, families may never again be left to watch helplessly and hopelessly while a loved one suffers. But these miraculous achievements will not come about on their own. We need diligent research, American innovation, and the will to succeed to create a new era of medical—and humanitarian—breakthroughs. Investing to make sure these innovations take place in the United States will not only make our country stronger and healthier, it will create jobs across Northern California.<h3>Protect Medicare and Medicaid</h3>For decades, Medicare has allowed our seniors to retire with dignity. By assuring care to aging Americans, Medicare establishes the financial security necessary for a strong and prosperous economy. As a doctor, Dr. Bera understands that we have a lot of work to do in order to improve the efficiency and sustainability of Medicare. But recklessly shifting costs to our seniors is simply intolerable. In Congress, Dr. Bera will continue to protect Medicare, while aggressively attacking the waste and fraud that currently threatens the program’s long-term solvency.<h3>Fighting for Families</h3>Health care is not a luxury—it’s a necessity. Getting sick shouldn’t mean bankruptcy or a second mortgage. Our nation deserves a healthcare system that enables opportunity and prosperity. The diagnosis is clear: we need to put patients before profits to ensure that we have the best healthcare system in the world.<h3>Strengthen Rural Healthcare </h3>Access to quality healthcare should not depend on where you live. Dr. Bera is committed to ensuring that rural and mountain communities of the CA-03 have reliable access to care. Dr. Bera believes that strengthening rural healthcare is critical to improving outcomes, supporting local economies, and ensuring every community has access to the care it deserves. <ul><li>Expand access to primary care providers, specialists, and essential hospital services in rural communities</li><li>Expand telehealth services and invest in broadband infrastructure to connect patients with providers, regardless of distance</li><li>Invest in programs that recruit and retain healthcare professionals in underserved areas</li><li>Strengthen funding for rural hospitals and clinics to ensure long-term stability</li><li>Improve emergency response and transportation systems for patients in remote regions</li><li>Support and strengthen regional and cross-border hospitals that serve patients across county and state lines, including through appropriate local designations and funding support</li><li>Advance policies that require healthcare systems and insurers benefiting from urban markets to also serve and invest in surrounding rural communities</li></ul>

Dr. Bera has spent his professional life caring for people and educating the next generation of doctors. The COVID-19 pandemic has further exposed how our healthcare system is not adequately designed to handle the level of care Americans need. Unfortunately, our healthcare system consistently puts bureaucracies before the health of our patients. Dr. Bera has witnessed medical costs skyrocket without seeing patient care improve. And Dr. Bera has treated patients who would be healthier if they could have afforded basic preventive care. This is the result of an industry which continues to put profits before patients.

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<h3>Central to our national mission is the mandate to build for future generations. &nbsp;We now know, however, that many of our present patterns of development and growth are both economically and environmentally unsustainable.&nbsp;</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/36ba5613-73f5-4680-86a9-938bfd298773/dc21594d-4653-4e2d-9600-bf478651f792/dc21594d-4653-4e2d-9600-bf478651f792.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=78%2C0%2C1665%2C1125&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="50" variant="framed">That’s why Dr. Bera believes the long term health, security and prosperity of our nation and world require a transition in how we think about our relationship to energy use and natural ecosystems.The challenge to create a clean energy future is not only about preserving the earth’s beauty and resources for our children and grandchildren; it is about generating millions of new jobs, jumpstarting our economy, and improving the health and quality of life for our families and communities. America can lead the way in this shift to a cleaner, more sustainable future. But we need to embrace forward-looking policies that recognize the critical intersection between environmental sustainability, economic growth, national security and public health.<h3>Climate Change, Jobs and the New Energy Economy&nbsp;</h3>For the first time in our post-industrial history, it is possible to power our economy more efficiently and with greater economic gains by employing clean energy technology and practices.&nbsp;This development means we can now harness market forces to confront the dual threat of climate change and energy dependence.&nbsp;That is why Dr. Bera supports strategic policies and investments to promote this crucial transition from a carbon-based and energy dependent economy to one that is clean, self-sufficient, and can generate millions of good-paying jobs across every skill and education level.<h5>Investing in Efficiency and Innovation&nbsp;&nbsp;</h5>The path to a new clean energy economy requires notable increases in energy efficiency and greater access to renewable energy sources. &nbsp;To achieve this we will need to invest in multiple sectors of our economy. &nbsp;Specifically, we should focus on increasing the fuel efficiency standards of our cars and trucks; retrofitting commercial buildings and homes; and long-term extensions of the production and investment tax credits, incentivizing further research and development in solar and wind. &nbsp;By taking these steps we can immediately create hundreds of thousands of manufacturing, installation, and maintenance jobs.<h5>Education and Workforce Training for the New Energy Economy</h5>The path to a clean energy future will require a skilled workforce of engineers, scientists, computer programmers, technicians, builders, electricians and mechanics, all working together to rebuild and power a cleaner, more efficient society. &nbsp;We must focus on our investments in public education and workforce training, so that young people and a transitioning workforce have the knowledge and skills necessary to design and build the infrastructure of the new energy economy.<h3>Standing Up to Big Oil&nbsp;and Offshore Drilling Along California Coast</h3>It is a sad fact that much of our current energy policy is skewed to the interests of big oil companies who spend billions of dollars to manipulate public perception and buy off career politicians. Even worse is the proposed offshore drilling plans in federal waters off the California coast that will be both a disaster for our environment and economy.&nbsp;That is why in Congress, Dr. Bera continues to stand up to these companies and their lobbyists, and instead supports policy rooted in sound evidence and the best interests of the American people.<h5>No on Offshore Drilling</h5>The potential benefits of offshore drilling are easily outweighed by the profound risks posed to our oceans and coastal economies.<h5>Smarter, Safer Alternatives</h5>The transition from a carbon-based to a clean energy future will not happen overnight, and so we must continue to explore the smartest and safest measures to maximize domestic oil and natural gas production. &nbsp;Enhanced oil recovery (EOR) techniques, for instance, can yield as much as ten times the amount from existing oil fields as is projected to come from offshore projects, and the benefits are immediate as opposed to the decade or more it takes to generate new oil flow offshore. &nbsp;While this approach is not a long-term answer, it represents the potential for realistic and fruitful compromises as we continue to develop clean and renewable technology solutions.<h3>Building Healthier Communities, Protecting our Resources&nbsp;</h3>The transition to a clean energy future is not only about reducing energy dependence and combating global climate change; it is about improving the health and quality of life for our families and protecting our environment.That is why Dr. Bera continues to work closely with county and city officials, developers, business and community leaders to ensure our region has a voice to fight for the resources we need to implement the development goals.&nbsp;We must continue to accelerate these efforts to create more livable and energy efficient communities. &nbsp;In the process, we can continue to support the health and quality of life of our families, while also transforming our region into a national leader in the new clean energy economy.<h3></h3>

Central to our national mission is the mandate to build for future generations. We now know, however, that many of our present patterns of development and growth are both economically and environmentally unsustainable. That's why Dr. Bera believes the long term health, security and prosperity of our nation and world require a transition in how we think about our relationship to energy use and natural ecosystems.

Lake Tahoe is one of our nation's greatest natural treasures, and protecting it must remain a priority. From preserving the lake’s world-renowned clarity to safeguarding the surrounding Sierra landscapes, Dr. Bera is committed to practical, science-based leadership that protects our environment, supports our local economy, and ensures future generations can continue to enjoy this remarkable place.<h3>Protecting Public Lands and the Tahoe Basin</h3>The Lake Tahoe Basin and surrounding Sierra ecosystems are national treasures that deserve thoughtful stewardship. That means protecting forests, wildlife habitat, and outdoor recreation areas while supporting responsible land management that balances conservation with public access. We can protect these lands, strengthen the local economy, and preserve the outdoor spaces that mean so much to our communities.<h3>Protecting Water Quality and Long-Term Sustainability</h3>Protecting water resources is essential to the long-term health of Lake Tahoe and the communities that rely on it. We need to preserve the lake’s clarity by reducing pollution and runoff, strengthen watershed management to support clean and reliable water supplies, and invest in infrastructure and conservation efforts that help address drought and other long-term water challenges. Because Lake Tahoe spans multiple jurisdictions, regional collaboration is critical to ensuring we protect this vital resource for generations to come.

Lake Tahoe is one of our nation's greatest natural treasures, and protecting it must remain a priority. From preserving the lake’s world-renowned clarity to safeguarding the surrounding Sierra landscapes, Dr. Bera is committed to practical, science-based leadership that protects our environment, supports our local economy, and ensures future generations can continue to enjoy this remarkable place.

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<h3>Dr. Bera believes that the mistreatment of veterans is a national tragedy, not to mention immoral and un-American. In Washington, Dr. Bera has worked across party lines to get more medical staff into the VA system so that no veteran has to wait for months on end for the care they need.</h3>As a doctor who has cared for veterans in VA hospitals, Dr. Bera is fighting for the thousands of veterans in our community who have defended our nation. His office has helped hundreds of veterans in Sacramento County work through the backlog and complicated bureaucracy to return thousands of dollars in earned benefits, and the medical care they deserve.<span class="image video image-center" data-embed="&lt;iframe width=&quot;560&quot; height=&quot;315&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/mKJU7sYMXgc?si=YVXmsTJ84vl59NeF&quot; title=&quot;YouTube video player&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; allow=&quot;accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share&quot; referrerpolicy=&quot;strict-origin-when-cross-origin&quot; allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;" style="width: 100%;"><img imageurl="https://run.imgix.net/36ba5613-73f5-4680-86a9-938bfd298773/78697334-f0c1-406f-8851-4c88c51fbf25/78697334-f0c1-406f-8851-4c88c51fbf25.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1280%2C720&amp;w=1500" embedcode="&lt;iframe width=&quot;560&quot; height=&quot;315&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/mKJU7sYMXgc?si=YVXmsTJ84vl59NeF&quot; title=&quot;YouTube video player&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; allow=&quot;accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share&quot; referrerpolicy=&quot;strict-origin-when-cross-origin&quot; allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;" alt="" caption="" align="center" alignwidth="50" src="https://run.imgix.net/36ba5613-73f5-4680-86a9-938bfd298773/78697334-f0c1-406f-8851-4c88c51fbf25/78697334-f0c1-406f-8851-4c88c51fbf25.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1280%2C720&amp;w=1500" data-embed="&lt;iframe width=&quot;560&quot; height=&quot;315&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/mKJU7sYMXgc?si=YVXmsTJ84vl59NeF&quot; title=&quot;YouTube video player&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; allow=&quot;accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share&quot; referrerpolicy=&quot;strict-origin-when-cross-origin&quot; allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;"><span class="video-button-placeholder" data-embed="&lt;iframe width=&quot;560&quot; height=&quot;315&quot; src=&quot;https://www.youtube.com/embed/mKJU7sYMXgc?si=YVXmsTJ84vl59NeF&quot; title=&quot;YouTube video player&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; allow=&quot;accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share&quot; referrerpolicy=&quot;strict-origin-when-cross-origin&quot; allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;">Dr. Bera has a record of fighting on behalf of our men and women in uniform:<ul><li>Bera voted for a pay raise for the men and women who serve our country.</li><li>As the Co-Chair of the No Labels Problem Solvers Caucus, Dr. Bera helped introduce the 21st Century Health Care for Heroes Act, which is now law, to implement a user friendly, electronic record system for service members and veterans to streamline their access to health records.</li><li>Representative Bera introduced legislation to reform intake and management for patients at VA hospitals after the preventable death of a Vietnam veteran at Mather VA Hospital in Sacramento County. Dr. Bera also called for the federal investigation into the tragedy.</li><li>Helping hundreds get the earned benefits and medical care they’ve earned.</li></ul>

Dr. Bera believes that the mistreatment of veterans is a national tragedy, not to mention immoral and un-American. In Washington, Dr. Bera has worked across party lines to get more medical staff into the VA system so that no veteran has to wait for months on end for the care they need.

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Congressman Bera is the guest speaker at the monthly membership meeting of the El Dorado County Democratic Central Committee.

Dr. Ami Bera at El Dorado County Democratic Central Committee's Monthly Meeting

Congressman Bera is the guest speaker at the El Dorado County Democratic Central Committee’s monthly membership meeting.

Congressman Bera at El Dorado County Democratic Central Committee

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Congressman Bera is the guest speaker at the South Lake Tahoe Democratic Club's monthly membership meeting.

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Congressman Bera joins Auburn Area Democrats Club for a virtual CA-03 candidate forum on February 9th!

Congressman Ami Bera Participates in Auburn Area Democrats Candidate Forum

Wildfires are an increasing threat in El Dorado, Placer, and Nevada Counties, impacting public safety, air quality, and our region’s natural environment.Longer fire seasons and drier conditions have made it clear that a more proactive, coordinated approach is needed to protect communities and forests. Dr. Bera understands that this challenge requires proactive leadership focused on wildfire prevention, long-term resilience, and ensuring every community has the resources needed to prepare for, withstand, and recover from wildfire risks.<h3>Proactive Forest Management </h3>Investing in science-based forest management is critical to restoring fuel loads and healthy ecosystems. This includes expanding responsible thinning, prescribed burns, and vegetation management projects while ensuring they are carried out safely and in coordination with local agencies and tribal partners.Dr. Bera strongly opposes recent cuts by the Trump administration to the United States Forest Service, which undermine critical wildfire prevention and forest management efforts. He is committed to reversing these harmful cuts and will continue fighting for the federal resources and staffing necessary to protect Lake Tahoe’s forests and surrounding communities.<h3>Community Protection &amp; Preparedness </h3>Wildfire mitigation starts at the community level. Dr. Bera supports increasing federal funding for defensible space programs, home hardening, and emergency preparedness initiatives to protect residents and businesses. Strengthening evacuation planning and investing in modern alert systems will help ensure no community is left unprepared.<h3>Supporting Firefighters &amp; First Responders</h3>Firefighters are on the frontlines of the wildfire crisis. Dr. Bera believes they must have the resources and training they deserve. This includes investing in year-round staffing, mental health support, and modern equipment to improve response efforts.Dr. Bera was proud to introduce and pass the Helping Emergency Responders Overcome Act (HERO Act) several times through the House of Representatives. This landmark legislation significantly expands access to critical mental health services for first responders, helping address the long-term psychological toll of emergency response work and ensuring firefighters receive the care and support they need both on and off the frontlines. He remains committed to getting this passed through the Senate and signed into law.<h3>Confronting the Home Insurance Crisis</h3>Too many families in high-risk areas are no longer being offered home insurance at all. For homeowners, that’s not just a financial challenge — it’s the fear of losing the place they’ve built their lives. No family should be forced out of their home or priced out of their community because coverage disappears.Dr. Bera believes we need to bring together insurers, homeowners, and policymakers to confront this crisis head-on and pursue practical solutions that keep coverage available and allow families to stay in the communities they call home.

Wildfires are an increasing threat in El Dorado, Placer, and Nevada Counties, impacting public safety, air quality, and our region’s natural environment. Longer fire seasons and drier conditions have made it clear that a more proactive, coordinated approach is needed to protect communities and forests. Dr. Bera understands that this challenge requires proactive leadership focused on wildfire prevention, long-term resilience, and ensuring every community has the resources needed to prepare for, withstand, and recover from wildfire risks.

Dr. Ami Bera at Nevada County Democratic Central Committee's Monthly Meeting

Congressman Bera is the guest speaker at the Nevada County Democratic Central Committee’s monthly membership meeting.

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SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA —&nbsp;Following the successful passage of Proposition 50, Representative Ami Bera (CA-06) announced that he will run for re-election in California’s newly redrawn Third Congressional District, entering the race with nearly $2 million in cash-on-hand. This commanding show of strength puts Democrats in a prime position to pick up CA-03 and reclaim the House majority next November.Nonpartisan analysis&nbsp;<a href="https://www.insideelections.com/news/article/a-detailed-analysis-california-redistricting-new-map-texas-gerrymandering" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">estimates</a>&nbsp;the new district carries a D+6 partisan lean, with Vice President Harris having carried it by approximately 10 points in 2024. Bera’s candidacy brings one of California’s most well-resourced and proven Democratic leaders into a top pickup opportunity.Bera, who has represented Sacramento County since 2013, brings deep roots in the region and a track record of winning tough races. He was first elected by defeating a nine-term Republican incumbent in one of the most closely watched races in the country. He went on to win three of the most competitive House elections in the nation — in 2014, 2016, and 2018 — growing his margin each time.In 2024, Bera outperformed Harris by 2.4 points in CA-06, demonstrating his ability to exceed favorable Democratic baselines and build support in swing neighborhoods and suburban communities.Bera has represented roughly 60 percent of the new Third District at some point during his time in Congress, giving him a strong foundation to build on as he introduces himself to new communities across the district.“The path to a Democratic House majority runs through California,” said Bera. “I’m stepping up in CA-03 to help deliver that majority and to keep fighting for the hardworking families who call the greater Sacramento region home.”A physician by training, Bera served his community for 21 years as a doctor, as Sacramento County’s Chief Medical Officer, and later as a Clinical Professor of Medicine and Dean of Admissions at UC Davis, where he taught the next generation of doctors to care for their patients. In Congress, he has focused on expanding access to health care, growing the middle class, and delivering results for the greater Sacramento region — even in the face of partisan gridlock.Since taking office, Bera has helped more than 34,000 constituents and returned over $22 million to Sacramento County taxpayers through federal casework and benefits.“Our campaign is built to win tough races,” Bera added. “With nearly $2 million in the bank, a strong record of service, and a clear path to victory, we’re ready to take back the House majority and place a much-needed check on Donald Trump’s power.”Bera brings to CA-03 more than a decade of legislative experience, currently serving as Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific, a senior Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, and a member of the pro-growth New Democrat Coalition.Doctor Bera has lived in Sacramento County for nearly 30 years with his wife, Janine, who is also a medical doctor. They are proud parents to their daughter, Sydra.

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA —&nbsp;Following the successful passage of Proposition 50, Representative Ami Bera (CA-06) announced that he will run for re-election in California’s newly redrawn Third Congressional District, entering the race with nearly $2 million in cash-on-hand. This commanding show of strength puts Democrats in a prime position...

Rep. Bera Announces Run in CA-03, Positioning Democrats to Retake House Majority 

South Lake Tahoe Meet & Greet with Dr. Ami Bera

Join Congressman Ami Bera for a Meet &amp; Greet in South Lake Tahoe on April 7th!

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA –– Representative Ami Bera, M.D. earned the endorsement of the Sacramento Bee Editorial Board for the California 6th Congressional District Primary Election. The final day to vote in the primary is Tuesday, March 5th.&nbsp;Read the full endorsement <a href="https://www.sacbee.com/article284826626.html">here</a> and below:A lack of access to affordable basic health care is an unacceptable reality for too many Americans. In Congress, Democrat Rep. Ami Bera has made this issue a priority. If re-elected for his seventh congressional term, Bera, a doctor who previously served as Sacramento County’s Chief Medical Officer, promises to continue being a champion of public health.&nbsp;Bera represents California’s 6th Congressional District, which lies entirely within Sacramento County. Housing and homelessness are top-of-mind issues for his constituents, and Bera recently told The Bee’s Editorial Board that he supports a humanistic approach to these issues.“If we want to revitalize downtown, you have to do some enforcement,” Bera said. “But can you do it in a compassionate way?”There is, however, no such thing as a humane anti-camping ordinance — pushing unhoused individuals out of the temporary shelters they call home just so that they pack up and move a mile down the road isn’t an empathetic or long-term solution. Bera would serve his housed and unhoused constituents well by insisting that Sacramento County and city officials develop long-term strategies to address a lack of low-income housing capacity, mental health and substance abuse options causing people to live on our streets.Such strategies would align with Bera’s stated support for additional wrap-around services for the unhoused, specifically individuals struggling with addiction and mental health issues. He also supports housing vouchers to keep low-income individuals, who may be on the brink of homelessness, housed. These are the kind of humane solutions to the homelessness crisis that Sacramento needs.Bera has become a trusted advocate for national security, veterans and affordable health care, which includes abortion access. He promises to continue delivering for Sacramentans — the same which cannot be said for his competitors in this race.Three Republicans are running against Bera: local realtor Christine Bish, small business owner and Robla School District Board Member Craig DeLuz and Citrus Heights Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Member Ray Riehle. None are likely to pose a significant challenge to Bera.&nbsp;After his district was redrawn in 2022, Bera won it handily, with 55.9% of the vote, 15 percentage points ahead of his competitor. None of Bera’s current challengers presented a compelling case for voters to change course. Bera remains the best choice for voters because of his experience and for his desire to address the needs of voters in his district.###

SACRAMENTO COUNTY, CA — Representative Ami Bera, M.D. earned the endorsement of the Sacramento Bee Editorial Board for the California 6th Congressional District Primary Election. The final day to vote in the primary is Tuesday, March 5th.&nbsp; Read the full endorsement

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As a doctor, Ami Bera has always put service first, and he believes that Congress should be a place for service. That’s why Dr. Bera is excited to run in California’s new 3rd Congressional District in order to fight for the things that matter most to Sacramento County families.

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