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How often we called Ami Bera's passage votes correctly, from their stated positions on each bill's tagged topics. Excludes “unclear” calls and abstentions.
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Based on 3 data points across public statements and recorded votes · AI analysis of public records
118-hr-2·Consistent
Secure the Border Act of 2023
85/100
What they said
Apr 23, 2026
Rep. Bera opposes negative characterizations of Indian immigrants and argues that immigration strengthens America. He contends that immigrants contribute positively to the nation through hard work and public service, and that the country benefits from welcoming people from diverse backgrounds.
Rep. Bera's statement emphasizes that immigrants strengthen America and opposes negative characterizations of immigrant groups. The Secure the Border Act focuses on border enforcement mechanisms (wall construction, asylum limits, employment verification) rather than on the value or characterization of immigrants themselves. Bera's NO vote on the bill is consistent with his pro-immigration stance, as the bill's restrictive provisions align with the enforcement-focused approach that typically accompanies skepticism toward immigration. However, the statement does not explicitly address border security policy or asylum eligibility limits, creating some granularity mismatch between his rhetorical focus (immigrant contributions and dignity) and the specific policy mechanisms in the bill.
Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024
75/100
What they said
Apr 23, 2026
Rep. Bera opposes negative characterizations of Indian immigrants and argues that immigration strengthens America. He contends that immigrants contribute positively to the nation through hard work and public service, and that the country benefits from welcoming people from diverse backgrounds.
Rep. Bera's statement strongly supports immigration and opposes negative characterizations of immigrants, particularly those from India. The bill imposes limits on asylum eligibility and includes provisions restricting DHS use of funds for immigration-related purposes—provisions that align with restrictive immigration policy. However, the bill is a complex continuing resolution that bundles appropriations for multiple federal agencies with immigration provisions. Bera's NO vote is consistent with opposing the bill's restrictive immigration components, though the vote also reflects opposition to the overall appropriations package and its funding reductions. The statement and vote align directionally on immigration policy, but the bill's omnibus nature and the vote's passage-level character (which can reflect multiple concerns) introduce some ambiguity about what specifically drove the vote.
Rep. Bera expresses support for maintaining strong U.S. extended deterrence commitments to South Korea, including nuclear-armed submarine rotations and the Washington Declaration, to reassure the Korean public and deter North Korean threats.
Rep. Bera's statement supports maintaining strong U.S. extended deterrence commitments to South Korea, including strategic asset rotations and the Washington Declaration. The bill is a broad FY2024 omnibus appropriations measure that funds the Department of Defense and the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs—both of which support U.S. military presence and diplomatic engagement in the Indo-Pacific. His YES vote on passage is generally consistent with his stated commitment to strengthening U.S.-ROK security cooperation, as the bill provides funding mechanisms for those commitments. However, the bill bundles multiple departments and programs; his vote reflects support for the overall appropriations package rather than a specific endorsement of extended deterrence provisions.
Pairs with ambiguous language and high uncertainty are withheld until more data is available. Procedural, cloture, and amendment votes are excluded — they don't cleanly signal substantive support or opposition.
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Positions Ami Bera took during their campaign, scored against their subsequent record — public statements cross-checked with related votes. “Kept” means 80%+ of those statement-vs-vote pairs aligned; “Broken” means 30% or fewer.
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A national law should protect access to abortion in every state.
“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.”
The government should set legally enforceable limits on greenhouse gas emissions.
“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.”
Passage votes where Ami Bera broke ranks with ≥75% of Democrats. Threshold catches substantively partisan splits; unanimous-ish or close votes are excluded.
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Cross-aisle votes
119-s-1318·Apr 29, 2026·80% of D voted NO
Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration Act
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status".
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status".
Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit, Bera Urges Trump to Stand Firm on Taiwan and Establish AI Crisis Guardrails
Position: Urges the President to maintain longstanding U.S. policy on Taiwan, including support for Taiwan's self-defense through arms sales and no consultation with Beijing on such sales. Also calls for U.S.-China dialogue and channels on artificial intelligence safety and crisis deconfliction.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ahead of President Trump’s meeting with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific, is urging President Trump to maintain longstanding U.S. commitments in the Indo-Pacific while using direct diplomacy with Beijing to address the emerging national security risks posed by artificial intelligence and reduce the risk of dangerous miscalculation.
Ranking Member Bera joined East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee Chair Young Kim (CA-40) in a bipartisan letter outlining priorities for the Trump-Xi summit, including upholding America’s longstanding policy toward Taiwan and supporting Taiwan’s self-defense, securing the release of wrongfully detained Americans, disrupting the fentanyl trade, and reducing Beijing’s leverage over critical mineral supply chains.
In a separate letter, Bera, House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory Meeks (NY-05), and House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa Ranking Member Sara Jacobs (CA-51) led 26 other House Democrats in calling for sustained dialogue between the United States and the PRC focused on artificial intelligence safety and risk.
“President Trump must make clear that the United States will not compromise its commitments to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific for the sake of reaching a broader deal with Beijing. That means standing firm on Taiwan, pressing for the release of wrongfully detained Americans, combating the networks fueling the fentanyl crisis, and reducing dangerous supply-chain dependencies,” said Representative Bera.
“At the same time, the President should seek agreement on implementing AI guardrails and establishing reliable channels of communication that reduce the risk of miscalculation and provide mechanisms to deconflict during a crisis. During the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union developed similar mechanisms to communicate during moments of heightened tension. Washington and Beijing need those channels in place to address current and emerging threats,” Bera continued.
Standing Firm on Taiwan and Advancing U.S. Security Priorities
In the Bera-Kim letter, the lawmakers urge President Trump to maintain America’s longstanding One-China policy, guided by the Taiwan Relations Act, the three U.S.-China Joint Communiqués, and the Six Assurances. They specifically call for continued efforts to strengthen Taiwan’s self-defense capabilities and for the President to make clear that the United States will not consult with Beijing over arms sales to Taiwan.
“Maintaining America’s decades-long policy on Taiwan – guided by the Taiwan Relations Act, the three U.S.-China Joint Communiqués, and the Six Assurances – by increasing Taiwan’s self-defense capabilities, including through additional arms sales, is essential to U.S. security,” Bera and Kim wrote. “We urge you to make clear that the U.S. will not consult with the PRC on arms sales to Taiwan consistent with the U.S. One-China policy.”
The Kim-Bera letter also urges President Trump to press for the release of wrongfully detained U.S. citizens Min Zin and Youlin Chen, expand law-enforcement cooperation to target fentanyl precursor chemicals and the networks supporting the fentanyl trade, and reduce U.S. dependence on the PRC for critical minerals and key pharmaceutical inputs.
Read the full Bera-Kim letter here.
Establishing AI Guardrails and Crisis Communications
In the Bera-Meeks-Jacobs letter, the lawmakers led more than two dozen U.S. House Democrats in calling for a sustained dialogue between the United States and the PRC focused on AI safety and national security risks. The letter calls for shared standards and red lines around dangerous uses of AI, a standing crisis communications channel, mechanisms to report consequential AI incidents, and discussions on maintaining human control over nuclear weapons decisions and preventing advanced AI capabilities from reaching dangerous non-state actors.
“The purpose of a U.S.-China dialogue on AI should be focused and practical: reduce risks of miscalculation and address the dangers that neither country can manage alone,” the lawmakers wrote.
The Bera-Meeks-Jacobs letter also calls for a standing channel that both countries could use to report anomalous AI events and prevent misunderstandings, work on technologies that could help verify claims about AI activities, and narrowly scoped engagement between American and Chinese AI researchers focused on safety and risk while protecting U.S. technology and intellectual property.
“The promise and risks of AI are too great for the United States and China to not talk,” the lawmakers added.
Read the full Bera-Meeks-Jacobs letter here.
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Rep. Bera Secures $155 Million for Sacramento River Basin
Position: The release celebrates House passage of the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 and a $155 million authorization for water and wastewater infrastructure, environmental restoration, and surface water protection in the Sacramento River Basin.
SACRAMENTO, CA — Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 by a strong bipartisan vote of 415-9. The legislation includes a $155 million authorization that Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) helped secure for water and wastewater infrastructure in the Sacramento River Basin.
The authorization will support water and wastewater infrastructure, including environmental restoration and surface water protection, across the Sacramento River Basin. It covers Sacramento County, along with Shasta, Tehama, Butte, Glenn, Colusa, Sutter, Yuba, and Yolo counties.
“Reliable water infrastructure is essential to the future of the Sacramento region,” said Representative Bera. “I’m proud to have helped secure this $155 million authorization to strengthen our region’s water systems, protect our waterways, and support the long-term needs of communities throughout the Sacramento River Basin. I’ll continue working to bring federal resources home to the Sacramento region and ensure our region has the infrastructure it needs for the future.”
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Rep. Bera Condemns Brutal Stabbing of Sikh Truck Driver from Sacramento
Position: The release condemns a stabbing attack on a Sikh truck driver and criticizes federal government rhetoric it views as fueling hate toward Sikh and South Asian Americans. It calls for unequivocal condemnation of violence and hate against these communities.
SACRAMENTO, CA — Today, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released a statement condemning the stabbing attack on Mr. Singh, a Sacramento resident and Sikh truck driver who was stabbed 17 times at a rest stop in Wyoming:
“I’m horrified by the brutal attack on Mr. Singh, a Sikh truck driver and member of our Sacramento community who was stabbed 17 times at a rest stop in Wyoming. I’m praying for his full recovery and grateful to the family whose quick actions helped save his life.
“Law enforcement has not identified a motive, but we cannot ignore the troubling rise in hate and rhetoric targeting Sikh and South Asian Americans across our nation. Just days before this attack, the Department of Homeland Security posted a racist caricature of a Sikh truck driver telling ‘Mr. Singh’ to ‘get off our roads’ and ‘self-deport or find out.’
“Rhetoric from the highest levels of our government carries weight. When administration officials use the power and platform of the federal government to single out Sikh identity and portray an entire community as dangerous, unwanted, or less American, they fan the flames of hate and reinforce stereotypes that can have real-life consequences for Sikh Americans and the broader South Asian community.
“Violence and hate against Sikh Americans, South Asian Americans, or any community must be unequivocally condemned. Sacramento stands with Mr. Singh and the Sikh community.”
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Reps. Bera, Meeks, and Jacobs Lead 26 Democrats in Urging AI Diplomacy with China
Position: The representatives urge the administration to pursue sustained U.S.-China dialogue on AI safety risks, including shared standards, a crisis communications channel, limits on proliferation of advanced AI capabilities, and researcher exchanges.
Washington, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Ami Bera (CA-06), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific, Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Africa, and twenty-six additional Democrats sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calling for a sustained and substantive dialogue with China to address AI-related safety risks, and urged the administration to initiate such discussions at the U.S. bilateral engagement with China next week.
The letter called on the administration to aim to:
Establish shared standards and red lines for AI safety
Develop a standing crisis communications channel to facilitate coordination in the event of an AI-related emergency and to report anomalous events
Address proliferation of advanced AI capability to third parties
Facilitate dialogue between American and Chinese AI researchers on AI safety and risks
A PDF copy of the full letter can be found here. An excerpt is below:
“...Advancements in artificial intelligence have the potential to dramatically improve and transform our way of life. They also present a broad spectrum of national security risks that could be harmful to the American public and our national interests. AI models could be used to create a deadly pathogen, carry out a cyberattack on critical infrastructure, or destabilize societies in other ways. Models trained in one part of the world can be misused in another, with the consequences spilling far beyond a nation’s borders. Last week, researchers from Anthropic and Open AI — America’s top two AI labs — warned the world that the technology is hurtling toward a future that, minus guardrails, could endanger humanity.
“To mitigate the risks of AI at home, we must also address the risks internationally, especially with China given its capacity to develop advanced AI models of its own. Though there is much we disagree on, our nations are also vulnerable to the same AI risks. Yet, right now, the two countries developing the most capable AI systems in the world have no reliable means to inform one another of or jointly address risks. The purpose of a U.S.-China dialogue on AI should be focused and practical: reduce risks of miscalculation and address the dangers that neither country can manage alone.”
The co-signers of the letter include: Representatives Gabe Amo, Yassamin Ansari, Donald S. Beyer Jr., Greg Casar, Joaquin Castro, Jim Costa, Veronica Escobar, Jonathan L. Jackson, Sydney Kamlager-Dove, Ted W. Lieu, Sarah McBride, James P. McGovern, Grace Meng, Kweisi Mfume, Dave Min, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Johnny Olszewski, Jr., Kristen McDonald Rivet, Mary Gay Scanlon, Bradley Scott Schneider, Hillary J. Scholten, Brad Sherman, Greg Stanton, Dina Titus, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, and George Whitesides.
Rep. Bera Opposes Bill Granting President Trump Sweeping New Tariff Powers
Position: Opposes H.R. 5334 because of its secondary tariff provisions, which the release describes as overly broad and as granting the president unchecked tariff powers; states support for providing Ukraine with military resources and for sanctions on Russia, and would support the bill if the secondary tariff provisions were removed.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) released the following statement on his vote against H.R. 5334:
“I have a long history of standing with the Ukrainian people as they courageously defend their homeland against Vladimir Putin’s illegal invasion. I continue to support providing Ukraine with the resources, weapons, and ammunition it needs to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
“I oppose this bill because of its secondary tariff provisions. These provisions are overly broad and would give President Trump new, unchecked powers to impose tariffs as he sees fit.
“President Trump has repeatedly abused his tariff authorities that have been found to be illegal by the courts. I do not support giving him additional tariff powers that risk further fueling inflation, especially at a time when Sacramento County families are already struggling to make ends meet.
“The president already has robust sanctions authorities at his disposal to target Russia, its financial institutions, oligarchs, and others supporting Putin’s war, which he has insufficiently utilized since the beginning of his second term.
“I supported an amendment to remove the secondary tariff provisions in this bill while keeping the bill’s sanctions on Russia intact. Unfortunately, the Republican majority did not allow that amendment to receive a vote on the House floor. If these secondary tariff provisions were removed, I would support this legislation.
“I remain committed to standing with Ukraine and our Ukrainian diaspora community in Sacramento County. I will continue working to impose strong, targeted consequences on Putin and those enabling his illegal war.”
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Rep. Bera Meets with Members of Japanese Diet Delegation, Reaffirms Commitment to U.S.-Japan Alliance
Position: Rep. Bera states support for Taiwan and for strengthening U.S.-Japan legislative cooperation to deter conflict and preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific. The release does not take a position on a specific pending bill or policy mechanism.
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Today, U.S.
Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06),
Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and the
Pacific and Co-Chair of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, released a statement
following his meeting with members of a Japanese Diet delegation visiting the
United States.
Representative Bera met with
Hirofumi Takinami, Kazuhiro Miyamoto, and Daichi Suzuki, members of the TY
Group (Taiwan Friendship Group) in Japan’s House of Councillors. Bera discussed
support for Taiwan and opportunities for Congress and the Japanese Diet to work
together with the legislatures of allies and partners to promote peace and
stability throughout the Indo-Pacific.
“I was pleased to meet with
members of the Japanese Diet to discuss how we can continue strengthening the
alliance between our two nations,”
said Representative Bera. “There
remains strong bipartisan support in Congress for maintaining peace and
stability across the Indo-Pacific and supporting our democratic partner Taiwan.
Congress and the Japanese Diet have an important role to play in strengthening
cooperation at the legislative level to help deter conflict, uphold the
rules-based international order, and preserve a free and open Indo-Pacific.”
Reps. Bera and Ross Introduce the SERVICE for America Act to Provide Pathway to Permanent Residency for Dreamers
Position: Introduces legislation to create a pathway to lawful permanent residency for Dreamers and Documented Dreamers who work in qualifying public service roles, and to expand AmeriCorps service opportunities for eligible young immigrants.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) and Deborah Ross (NC-02) introduced the SERVICE for America Act to create a pathway to lawful permanent residency for Dreamers and Documented Dreamers who work in public service.
For many Dreamers and Documented Dreamers, the United States is the only home they have ever known. They grew up here, went to school here, built careers here, and are contributing to communities across the country. Yet they continue to face uncertainty about whether they will be able to remain in America.
The SERVICE for America Act would give eligible Dreamers and Documented Dreamers who work in public service a pathway to lawful permanent residency. Qualifying public service includes work in areas such as health care, education, public safety, military service, social work, early childhood education, government, and nonprofit service. It would also expand opportunities for eligible young immigrants to serve through AmeriCorps.
“Dreamers and Documented Dreamers are already giving back to our country as teachers, health care workers, servicemembers, and public servants,” said Representative Bera. “They are stepping up, serving their communities, and doing their part to make our country stronger. The SERVICE for America Act creates an earned pathway to permanent residency and gives these young people the certainty and peace of mind they deserve as they continue to build their futures in America.”
“Those who dedicate themselves to serving our communities and the country they call home deserve the opportunity to build their futures here,” said Representative Ross. “Our country needs more social workers, teachers, servicemembers, and caretakers. Dreamers and Documented Dreamers are stepping up to fill these roles. It’s past time to fix our broken immigration system and give these young people a pathway to lawful permanent residency. I’m proud to introduce legislation to ensure Dreamers and Documented Dreamers can remain in this country and continue using their talents to make our communities stronger.”
“We appreciate the introduction of the Service for America Act, which will allow many long term immigrants who grew up here and are fully contributing to our country, to receive a sense of permanency. Many children of long term visa holders who grew up here lawfully, but age out of their pending green card applications due to backlogs, would be afforded a pathway to stay and contribute in the only country they’ve called home,” said Dip Patel, Founder of Improve The Dream.
The full text of the SERVICE for America Act can be found HERE.
Reps. Bera, Salazar Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Eliminate TB Worldwide
Position: The release announces reintroduction of the bipartisan End Tuberculosis Now Act of 2026, which would strengthen U.S. global efforts to prevent, diagnose, treat, and eliminate tuberculosis through diagnostics, treatments, vaccines, and accountability for global health programs.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA) and María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), co-chairs of the House Tuberculosis Elimination Caucus, reintroduced the End Tuberculosis Now Act of 2026. This bipartisan legislation would strengthen U.S. efforts to prevent, diagnose, treat, and ultimately eliminate tuberculosis (TB) worldwide. A group of seven bipartisan representatives joined as original cosponsors.
“Tuberculosis is preventable, treatable, and curable, yet it continues to take far too many lives around the world,” said Representative Ami Bera, M.D. “The End Tuberculosis Now Act of 2026 ensures the United States remains a leader in this fight by focusing on proven approaches: investing in better diagnostics, treatments, and vaccines and making sure our global health programs are accountable for results. I’m especially grateful to John Green, RESULTS, and TB advocates across the country for their tireless work to raise awareness, build support, and move us closer to ending TB once and for all.”
“Tuberculosis has challenged humanity for centuries. It should not define the centuries ahead,” said Representative María Elvira Salazar. “TB is preventable, treatable, and curable, yet too many people still die because they cannot get a timely diagnosis or the care they need. I’m proud to co-lead the End Tuberculosis Now Act of 2026 to keep America leading this fight, equip our partners with better tools, and stop a preventable disease from claiming more lives. The goal is simple: find it, treat it, and end it.”
“RESULTS is deeply grateful to Rep. Bera and Rep. Salazar for their unwavering commitment to the fight against TB, and for championing this legislation,” said Dr. Joanne Carter, Executive Director of RESULTS. “Communities around the world are leading the fight against TB, and we now have a range of powerful new tools ready to deploy. The U.S. government has already set bold targets for ending TB globally, and this bill provides the framework for how we actually get there. Our volunteers across the country are ready to support Congress to get this bill enacted into law.”
“I’m so grateful to Rep. Bera and Rep. Salazar for advancing the fight against tuberculosis. This disease, curable since the 1950s, has been allowed to ravage the world for far too long,” said John Green, TB advocate and author of the New York Times best-selling book Everything is Tuberculosis. “The End TB Now Act will help reduce the burden of a terrible global scourge.”
The End Tuberculosis Now Act of 2026 modernizes U.S. global TB programs to focus resources on finding, treating, and preventing tuberculosis, particularly in countries and communities with the highest burden of the disease.
The legislation would:
Expand access to TB diagnosis, treatment, and prevention, including active case finding, rapid diagnostics, treatment for drug-resistant TB, and preventive treatment for people at high risk of infection;
Accelerate research and development of better tools to fight TB, including new diagnostics, drug therapies, vaccines, and other technologies, while strengthening health systems and laboratory capacity;
Set clear goals and strengthen accountability for U.S. programs, including working by 2030 to reduce TB incidence by 80 percent and TB deaths by 90 percent from 2015 levels, diagnose and begin treatment for 90 percent of TB and drug-resistant TB cases, achieve a 90 percent treatment success rate, and provide preventive treatment to 30 million people; and
Require annual reporting on U.S. global TB programs and investments in research and development to track progress and strengthen accountability.
Since 2022, Representative Bera has led bipartisan efforts in the House of Representatives to eliminate tuberculosis. Alongside Representative Salazar, Bera introduced the End Tuberculosis Now Act of 2022, which advanced through the House Foreign Affairs Committee that year. He reintroduced the legislation in 2023, when it again passed the Committee unanimously.
As a doctor, Bera has consistently made the case that investing in prevention, detection, and eradication efforts abroad is also an investment in the health and security of Americans at home. Stopping deadly infectious diseases before they spread across borders and reach our shores is a commonsense way to keep Americans safe and defend America from future public health threats.
Companion legislation in the Senate was introduced in the 119th Congress by Senators Todd Young (R-IN) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH).
Read the full bill text here.
Rep. Bera Condemns Trump’s Attack on Indian Immigrants
Position: Rep. Bera opposes negative characterizations of Indian immigrants and argues that immigration strengthens America. He contends that immigrants contribute positively to the nation through hard work and public service, and that the country benefits from welcoming people from diverse backgrounds.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), the longest-serving Indian American Member of Congress, released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump’s Truth Social post attacking Indian immigrants and labeling India a “hellhole”:
“As the son of immigrants from India, I take great pride in both my heritage and in the country that gave my family the opportunity to build a better life. My parents came to the United States legally in search of that opportunity. My mother spent 35 years working as a public school teacher. My father worked as an engineer. They raised my brothers and me with a deep belief in hard work, public service, and giving back to the country that welcomed them.
“I am a product of that American story. I attended California’s public schools from kindergarten through medical school, became a doctor, and now have the privilege of serving our nation in Congress. That is what the American Dream looks like.
“The comments shared by President Trump are offensive, ignorant, and beneath the dignity of the office he holds. They reflect a fundamental misunderstanding of who we are as a nation. America has always been strengthened by generations of immigrants who come here, work hard, and contribute to our country. They do not weaken America — they strengthen it.
“America was built by people from all over the world who believed in its promise and worked tirelessly to make it better for the next generation. That’s the story of my family, and it’s the story of millions of families across this country.
“President Trump, who was born into wealth and privilege, has never had to struggle the way so many immigrant families have. He does not understand the grit, sacrifice, and determination it takes to build a life from the ground up. He does not understand public service, and he does not understand the values that make America the greatest nation in the world.
“We are a nation of immigrants, and we are stronger because of it.”
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Rep. Bera Advances Bipartisan Measure Condemning Economic Coercion Against Japan
Position: Rep. Bera supports a bipartisan resolution condemning Chinese economic and military coercion against Japan in response to Japan's statements on Taiwan, and reaffirms U.S. commitment to its alliance with Japan and regional stability in the Indo-Pacific.
Washington, D.C. — Today, Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific, welcomed the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s passage of H. Res. 971, a bipartisan resolution condemning coercive actions against Japan and reaffirming the United States’ commitment to its allies in the Indo-Pacific region.
Bera co-led H. Res. 971 with Representative Young Kim (CA-40) to support Japan and condemn coercive actions taken by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) in response to Prime Minister Takaichi’s statements regarding Taiwan. The resolution reaffirms the United States’ ironclad commitment to its alliance with Japan, supports Japan’s right to express its views on matters of regional and international concern without fear of economic or military coercion, commends Japan’s commitment to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, calls on the PRC to cease its coercive actions, and commits to strengthening U.S. cooperation with Japan and other regional partners to deter aggression and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific.
“Today’s vote sends a clear message that the United States stands by our ally Japan,” said Representative Bera. “The November 7th, 2025 remarks made by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reflect the sovereign right of nations to speak on regional concerns, and we condemn the escalatory actions the PRC has taken in response.”
The resolution follows a series of actions by the PRC cited in the measure, including a travel advisory urging Chinese citizens to avoid travel to Japan, a renewed ban on Japanese seafood imports, export restrictions on dual-use items to 20 Japanese firms, China Coast Guard patrols around the Senkaku Islands, and dangerous military aircraft maneuvers near Japan’s Okinawa and Miyako-jima Islands.
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Source: GDELT 2.0 GKG, filtered to a curated list of national outlets. Inclusion is not endorsement; opinion pieces and reported news are mixed.
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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.KPMG PARTNERS/PRINCIPALS & EMPLOYEES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFinance2 contributionsPAC of KPMG, a multinational professional-services and accounting firm. Backs candidates and policies supporting business-friendly tax, regulatory, and trade positions.AI$10,000
2.ASPIRE PACLeadership2 contributionsMember-of-Congress leadership PAC — supports Democratic candidates and causes aligned with its affiliated leadership.AI$10,000
3.AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ANESTHESIOLOGISTS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ASA PAC)Health2 contributionsMedical-specialty PAC representing anesthesiologists — backs candidates supporting physician practice autonomy, reimbursement rates, and healthcare policy aligned with anesthesia providers' interests.AI$10,000
4.AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEAgriculture2 contributionsAgricultural processing PAC for American Crystal Sugar — backs candidates supporting farm subsidies, sugar price supports, and agricultural trade policies.AI$10,000
5.UBS AMERICAS INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (UBS PAC)Finance4 contributionsFinancial-services PAC for UBS Americas — backs candidates and policies supporting banking, investment, and capital-markets regulation.AI$10,000
7.INTERNATIONAL FRANCHISE ASSOCIATION FRANCHISING POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE INC3 contributions$10,000
8.CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERSLabor2 contributionsTrade-union PAC for the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners — backs prevailing-wage protections, federal infrastructure funding, project labor agreements, and worker safety standards.AI$10,000
9.AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATION PAC3 contributions$10,000
10.DELOITTE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE3 contributions$10,000
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.SELF$30,491
2.WESTERN HEALTH ADVANTAGE$9,750
3.KOREANA PLAZA MARKET OAKLAND INC.$7,500
4.UC DAVIS$7,250
5.URBAN ELEMENTS$7,000
6.SKK DEVELOPMENTS$7,000
7.WESTBRIDGE$7,000
8.BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA$7,000
9.CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS$7,000
10.LILETTE ADVISORS$7,000
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
