Press Releases
Army announces career-long religious accommodations for Sikh Americans’ articles of faith
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Ami Bera (CA-7), Chair of the Caucus on India and Indian Americans, applauded the Army’s Religious Accommodation Policy as an important step forward for Sikh Americans in the Army.
Washington, DC—Reps. Bera and Reed today announced plans for the Problem Solvers Caucus, which features dozens of Democrats and Republican focused on forging bipartisan cooperation in early 2017 and beyond. The shape and focus of this caucus was discussed today at No Labels’ first-ever bipartisan leaders meeting, 1787: Constructing the Peace After the War.
Nearly 10,000 California Vets Were Required to Pay Back Thousands of Dollars | Bera has Championed Veterans Issues in Congress and has Returned Over $1.9 Million in Owed Benefits to More than 1,700 CA-7 Vets
Elk Grove – Today, following a letter from Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-7) the Department of Defense called for an end to the National Guard’s recoupment of bonuses from California veterans.
Nearly 10,000 California Vets Required to Pay Back Thousands of Dollars | Bera has Championed Veterans Issues in Congress and has Returned Over $1.9 Million in Owed Benefits to More than 1,700 CA-7 Vets
Elk Grove – Today, Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-7) called for an end to the National Guard’s recoupment of bonuses from California veterans.
Council Member and Veteran McGarvey, VOA Staff Joined Bera | Bera has Returned Over $1.8 Million in Owed Benefits to More than 1,700 CA-7 Vets
Nearly 2,000 California Women Were Unknowingly Switched or Terminated from Insurance After Reporting Pregnancy
Washington, D.C. – Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-7) and Lois Capps (CA-24) today announced that Covered California has resolved an issue for pregnant women who have been dropped from their health insurance due to a computer glitch.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Ami Bera (CA-7) released the following statement after 40 years of the Hyde Amendment:
Bera Joined By Elk Grove Chief of Police Robert Lehner and WEAVE CEO Beth Hassett
Elk Grove – Today, Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-7) announced a U.S. Department of Justice grant of $179,674 for the Elk Grove Police Department and WEAVE Sacramento to combat domestic violence. This investment will be used continue a program that places advocates within the police department to work specifically with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and elder abuse.
Bera has Championed Veterans Issues in Congress and has Returned Over $1.8 Million in Owed Benefits to More than 1,700 CA-7 Vets
Sacramento – Today, Congressman Ami Bera (CA-7) announced that Volunteers of America of Greater Sacramento and Northern Nevada, Inc. has received a grant of $1,226,241 from the Department of Veterans Affairs under the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program.
Rep. Bera’s Efforts to Secure VA-HUD Vouchers for Vets was Key to Completing MVV | Bera Championed Veterans Issues in Congress and has Returned Over $1.8 Million in Owed Benefits to More than 1,700 CA-7 Vets
Rancho Cordova – Today, Congressman Ami Bera (CA-7) delivered remarks at the Mather Veterans Village dedication. Congressman Bera has been a strong supporter of the village, by securing 50 additional housing vouchers for the project from both the VA and HUD, which was key to keeping the project on schedule.