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Ami BeraDEMDemocrat United States Representative, CA-6
59
Years of Age
11
Years of Experience
CAResidence (state)

Amerish Babulal "Ami" Bera (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.

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Campaign Funding

20
18
$2,919,622
Total Raised
$1,727,819
Total Spent
$1,324,713
Cash on Hand
Top Industries  (1 - 4 of 10) View All Industries
99%
Health Professionals$321,078
92%
Retired$299,273
42%
Pharmaceuticals/Health Products$135,933
36%
Securities & Investment$117,486
36%
Education$115,438
31%
Lawyers/Law Firms$101,327
29%
Leadership PACs$93,600
28%
Health Services/HMOs$89,900
25%
Democratic/Liberal$81,743
25%
Insurance$81,470
Direct campaign contributions grouped by the industry industry of each donor/PAC.
Financial Data Source: Center for Responsive Politics
Education4 - 4 of 2
University of California at Irvine
MD
1991
University of California at Irvine
BS Biological Sciences
1987
Past Positions1 - 8 of 8
Representative
United States House of Representatives, California
2023 - Current
Representative
United States House of Representatives
2013 - 2023
Associate Dean, Admissions
School of Medicine, University of California at Davis
2004 - 2007
Clinical Professor
School of Medicine, University of California at Davis
2005 - Current
Chief Medical Officer
County of Sacramento
1999 - 2004
Medical Director
Care Management, Mercy Healthcare for Sacramento
1997 - 1999
Former Chief Resident
Internal Medicine, California Pacific Medical Center
Physician
MedClinic Medical Group
Other Experience1 - 17 of 17
Member
New Democratic Coalition
Current
Member
Black Maternal Health Caucus, United States House of Representatives
Current
Member
Bipartisan Congressional Refugee Caucus, United States House of Representatives
Current
Member
American Sikh Congressional Caucus, United States House of Representatives
Current
Member
California Democratic Congressional Delegation
Current
Member
Committee on Intelligence, United States House of Representatives
2023 - Current
Member
Committee on Foreign Affairs, United States House of Representatives
2023 - Current
Member
Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, United States House of Representatives
2023 - Current
Former Chair
Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations (Foreign Affairs), United States House of Representatives
Former Member
House Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Space and Aeronautics
Former Member
Asia and the Pacific Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
Research & Technology Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
Former Member
Environment Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member
House Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight
Former Ranking Member
Space Subcommittee, United States House of Representatives