Bera, Ami
In office since
2013 · 13 yrs
Chambers served
House
Born
1965, Los Angeles
Occupation
Physician, Politician, University Teacher
Education
University of California, Irvine · John F. Kennedy High School
Office history
- chief medical officer 1999–2004
- associate dean 2004–2007
- United States representative 2013–2015
- United States representative 2015–2017
- United States representative 2017–2019
- United States representative 2019–2021
- United States representative 2021–2023
- United States representative 2023–present
Contact
Capitol office
172 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-0506
202-225-5716
District office · Sacramento
8950 Cal Center Dr., Sacramento, CA, 95826
916-635-0505
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23
Bills sponsored
this session · 81 all-time
281
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 366 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 0 all-time
383
Recorded votes
97%
Vote participation
voted in 97% of 383 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
119 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
97%
based on 367 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
3%
based on 367 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
96.8%
based on 367 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
81 billsCurrent session 23 bills
- HR 1902 HERO Act In Committee
- HRES 130 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in condemning the Government of the People's Republic of China for its harassment and efforts to intimidate American citizens and other individuals on United States soil with the goal of suppressing speech and narratives the People's Republic of China finds unwelcome. In Committee
- HR 6428 To require the Secretary of State to submit a report on participation in educational and cultural exchange programs. In Committee
- HR 6126 United States Foreign Service Commemorative Coin Act In Committee
- HRES 880 Recognizing the strategic value of the historical partnership between the United States and India. In Committee
- HR 4391 Minerals Security Partnership Authorization Act In Committee
- HR 4390 U.S. Diplomatic Posture Review Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 3947 Easy Enrollment in Health Care Act In Committee
- HR 3748 MARITIME Act In Committee
- HRES 470 Remembering the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square massacre and condemning the continued and intensifying crackdown on human rights and basic freedoms within the People's Republic of China, including the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, by the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes. In Committee
- HR 3674 Global Alzheimer’s Initiative Now Act In Committee
- HRES 442 Recognizing the importance of California's public higher education systems and reaffirming the United States' commitment to supporting these institutions. In Committee
- HR 3429 US-Japan-ROK Trilateral Cooperation Act Passed
- HRES 431 Recognizing the importance of the Arctic Council and reaffirming the commitment of the United States to the Arctic Council. In Committee
- HR 3328 To establish an Ambassador-at-Large for Arctic Affairs. In Committee
- HRES 361 Supporting the recognition of April 4, 2025, as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, and reaffirming the leadership of the United States in eliminating landmines and unexploded ordnance. In Committee
- HR 2488 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 3817 Marysville Boulevard in Sacramento, California, as the "Grantland Johnson Post Office". In Committee
- HRES 1280 Supporting the designation the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "Taiwanese American Heritage Week". In Committee
- HR 7999 Breakfast After the Bell Act of 2026 In Committee
- HRES 1036 Expressing support for the annual designation of the first Saturday after the Spring Equinox as ''National Day of Play''. In Committee
- HR 7198 Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2026 In Committee
- HR 9728 Protecting America’s Diplomatic Workforce Act In Committee
- HR 9420 Reproductive Health Care Training Act of 2026 In Committee
Historical 58 bills
- HR 8490 National Strategy for Social Connection Act Died
- HRES 592 Recognizing the anniversary of the eradication of smallpox and the importance of vaccination in the United States and worldwide. Died
- HR 4336 Easy Enrollment Act of 2019 Died
- HR 3796 Health Savings for Seniors Act Died
- HR 1392 TechCorps Act Died
- HR 1113 Easy Enrollment in Health Care Act Died
- HR 2061 Pathway to Universal Coverage Act of 2019 Died
- HR 1841 Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2019 Died
- HR 1646 HERO Act Died
- HR 1398 Health Insurance Tax Relief Act of 2019 Died
- HR 760 Protect Unpaid Federal Workers Act Died
- HRES 1127 Reaffirming the United States commitment to Taiwan and recognizing the 45th anniversary of the enactment of the Taiwan Relations Act. Died
- HRES 1113 Expressing support for the designation of April 4, 2024, as the International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, and reaffirming the leadership of the United States in eliminating landmines and unexploded ordnance. Died
- HR 5760 Grid Security Research and Development Act Died
- HR 9094 STAAR Act Died
- HR 8995 Affordable Rabies Treatment for Uninsured Act Died
- HR 5624 Pathway to Universal Coverage Act of 2018 Died
- HR 5625 Easy Enrollment Act of 2018 Died
- HR 8800 Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022 Died
- HR 8654 End Tuberculosis Now Act of 2022 Died
- HR 8780 EXCEL Act Died
- HR 8153 Indo-Pacific Engagement Act Died
- HR 7435 Health Savings for Seniors Act Died
- HR 7152 Tracking Pathogens Act Died
- HR 7054 COVID–19 Oral History Project Act Died
Co-sponsored
366 billsCurrent session 281 bills
- HRES 1366 Commending Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of its first direct presidential election in 1996, and expressing support for Taiwan in the preservation of its democratic institutions. In Committee
- HR 9250 Great American Outdoors Act 250 In Committee
- HR 9441 SAFE Training for OB-GYNs Act In Committee
- HR 9445 Let Doctors Provide Reproductive Health Care Act In Committee
- HR 9592 American Space Leadership for the 21st Century Act In Committee
- HRES 1427 Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day. In Committee
- HR 9632 Accelerating Innovation (AI) for Kids with Cancer Act In Committee
- HR 9693 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify certain physician payments under the Medicare program. In Committee
- HR 9755 Biotechnology Diplomacy Leadership Act of 2026 In Committee
- HRES 1243 Recognizing the significance of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month as an important time to celebrate the significant contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders to the history of the United States. In Committee
- HRES 1260 Supporting the designation of May 10, 2026, as "National Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Mental Health Day". In Committee
- HR 8765 Prioritizing Primary Care Act of 2026 In Committee
- HRES 1282 Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and its critical role in advancing the practice of obstetrics and gynecology and the health and well-being of patients through excellence in clinical practice, education, advocacy, and research. In Committee
- HRES 1291 Expressing support for the recognition of May 3 through May 9, 2026, as Wildfire Preparedness Week, the national event educating the public on fire safety and preparedness, and supporting the goals of a Wildfire Preparedness Week. In Committee
- HR 8914 No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026 In Committee
- HR 8987 Foreign Service Workforce Retention Act In Committee
- HRES 1322 Condemning racist rhetoric targeting Indian and Chinese Americans, reaffirming that immigrants from all backgrounds are vital to the United States, and calling on all elected officials to refrain from language that promotes racial or ethnic division. In Committee
- HR 8665 Allied Defense Sales Act Passed
- HR 51 Washington, D.C. Admission Act In Committee
- HR 40 Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act In Committee
- HRES 23 Proxy Voting for New Parents Resolution In Committee
- HR 247 Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 In Committee
- HRES 33 Supporting the goals and ideals of Korean American Day. In Committee
- HR 396 TRUST in Congress Act In Committee
- HRES 41 Expressing support for the designation of the month of January, as "Tamil Language and Heritage Month". In Committee
Historical 85 bills
- HR 512 WINGMAN Act Died
- HRES 374 Condemning Iranian state-sponsored terrorism and expressing support for the Iranian people's desire for a democratic, secular, and non-nuclear republic of Iran. Died
- HR 6683 ACTION for National Service Act Died
- HR 1763 Resident Physician Shortage Reduction Act of 2019 Died
- HR 1270 Living Donor Protection Act of 2017 Died
- HR 1869 Restoring Investment in Improvements Act Died
- HR 8503 DUALS Act of 2024 Delivering Unified Access to Lifesaving Services Act of 2024 Died
- HR 2653 Safe Schools Improvement Act of 2019 Died
- HRES 895 Condemning calls from Members of Congress for the expulsion of Palestinians from the United States. Died
- HR 406 Providing Appropriate Recognition and Treatment Needed to Enhance Relations with ASEAN Act Died
- HR 1049 National Heritage Area Act of 2020 Died
- HR 3565 Veterans Health Savings Account Act Died
- HR 568 SAFE Act Died
- HR 3193 Transportation Emergency Relief Funds Availability Act Died
- HR 660 Ethan's Law Died
- HR 4672 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 21701 Stevens Creek Boulevard in Cupertino, California, as the "Petty Officer 2nd Class (SEAL) Matthew G. Axelson Post Office Building". Signed
- HR 3917 Give Our Athletes Level Salaries Act Died
- HRES 146 Expressing strong support for the people of Moldova and for the Moldovan Government in their demonstrated commitment to advancing democracy, strengthening civil society, and European integration in the face of Russia's illegal and full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Died
- HRES 720 Calling for stability and the cessation of violence and condemning ISIS-affiliated terrorist activity in northern Mozambique, including the Cabo Delgado Province, and for other purposes. Died
- HR 1425 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act Died
- HR 7821 SAFE Retail Act of 2024 Died
- HR 7311 Countering Malign Russian Activities in Africa Act Died
- HR 8057 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 9317 Bolsa Avenue in Westminster, California, as the "Little Saigon Vietnam War Veterans Memorial Post Office". Died
- HJRES 51 Approving the discontinuation of the process for consideration and automatic implementation of the annual proposal of the Independent Medicare Advisory Board under section 1899A of the Social Security Act. Died
- HR 2170 Flood and Agriculture Risk Management Cost Reduction Act of 2017 Died
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HR 498
Do No Harm in Medicaid Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 18, 2025 |
|
HR 498
Do No Harm in Medicaid Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | December 18, 2025 |
|
HR 845
Pet and Livestock Protection Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 18, 2025 |
|
HR 845
Pet and Livestock Protection Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | December 18, 2025 |
|
HR 1366
Mining Regulatory Clarity Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 18, 2025 |
|
HR 1366
Mining Regulatory Clarity Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | December 18, 2025 |
|
HR 4776
SPEED Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 18, 2025 |
|
HR 4776
SPEED Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | December 18, 2025 |
|
HR 4776
SPEED Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment |
Nay | fail | December 18, 2025 |
|
HR 3492
Protect Children’s Innocence Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 17, 2025 |
|
HR 3492
Protect Children’s Innocence Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | December 17, 2025 |
|
HR 6703
Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 17, 2025 |
|
HR 6703
Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | December 17, 2025 |
|
HR 3616
Reliable Power Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 17, 2025 |
|
HCONRES 64
To direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Yea | fail | December 17, 2025 |
|
HCONRES 61
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with presidentially designated terrorist organizations in the Western Hemisphere.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Yea | fail | December 17, 2025 |
|
HRES 953
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit Federal Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures for minors; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3492) to amend section 116 of title 18, United States Code, with respect to genital and bodily mutilation and chemical castration of minors; and relating to consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Nay | pass | December 17, 2025 |
|
HRES 953
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6703) to ensure access to affordable health insurance; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 498) to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to prohibit Federal Medicaid funding for gender transition procedures for minors; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3492) to amend section 116 of title 18, United States Code, with respect to genital and bodily mutilation and chemical castration of minors; and relating to consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process.
On Ordering the Previous Question |
Nay | pass | December 17, 2025 |
|
HR 3632
Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 16, 2025 |
|
HR 3632
Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | December 16, 2025 |
|
HR 4371
Kayla Hamilton Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 16, 2025 |
|
HR 4371
Kayla Hamilton Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | December 16, 2025 |
|
HRES 951
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1366) to provide for the location of multiple hardrock mining mill sites, to establish the Abandoned Hardrock Mine Fund, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 845) to require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue regulations removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3616) to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to review regulations that may affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3632) to amend the Federal Power Act to adjust the requirements for orders, rules, and regulations relating to furnishing adequate service, to require owners or operators of generating facilities to provide notice of planned retirements of certain electric generating units, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4371) to amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to enhance efforts to combat the trafficking of children.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Nay | pass | December 16, 2025 |
|
HRES 951
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4776) to amend the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 to clarify ambiguous provisions and facilitate a more efficient, effective, and timely environmental review process; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1366) to provide for the location of multiple hardrock mining mill sites, to establish the Abandoned Hardrock Mine Fund, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 845) to require the Secretary of the Interior to reissue regulations removing the gray wolf from the list of endangered and threatened wildlife under the Endangered Species Act of 1973; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3616) to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to review regulations that may affect the reliable operation of the bulk-power system; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3632) to amend the Federal Power Act to adjust the requirements for orders, rules, and regulations relating to furnishing adequate service, to require owners or operators of generating facilities to provide notice of planned retirements of certain electric generating units, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4371) to amend the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008 to enhance efforts to combat the trafficking of children.
On Ordering the Previous Question |
Nay | pass | December 16, 2025 |
|
HR 3187
To require the Secretary of Agriculture to convey a parcel of property of the Forest Service to Perry County, Arkansas, and for other purposes.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended |
Yea | pass | December 15, 2025 |
|
S 284
Congressional Award Program Reauthorization Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | December 15, 2025 |
|
HR 3668
Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 12, 2025 |
|
HR 3668
Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | December 12, 2025 |
|
HR 2550
Protect America's Workforce Act
On Passage |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2025 |
|
HRES 432
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2550) to nullify the Executive order relating to Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2025 |
|
HR 3898
PERMIT Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 11, 2025 |
|
HR 3898
PERMIT Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | December 11, 2025 |
|
HR 3383
Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation Act of 2025
On Passage |
Yea | pass | December 11, 2025 |
|
HR 3383
Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation Act of 2025
On Agreeing to the Amendment |
Yea | fail | December 11, 2025 |
|
HR 3638
Electric Supply Chain Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 11, 2025 |
|
HR 3628
State Planning for Reliability and Affordability Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 11, 2025 |
|
HRES 939
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States for high crimes and misdemeanors.
On Motion to Table |
Not Voting | pass | December 11, 2025 |
|
HRES 432
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2550) to nullify the Executive order relating to Exclusions from Federal Labor-Management Relations Programs, and for other purposes.
On Motion to Discharge |
Yea | pass | December 10, 2025 |
|
S 1071
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
On Passage |
Yea | pass | December 10, 2025 |
|
S 1071
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
On Motion to Commit |
Yea | fail | December 10, 2025 |
|
HRES 936
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3898) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make targeted reforms with respect to waters of the United States and other matters, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3383) to amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 with respect to the authority of closed-end companies to invest in private funds; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3638) to direct the Secretary of Energy to prepare periodic assessments and submit reports on the supply chain for the generation and transmission of electricity, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3628) to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to add a standard related to State consideration of reliable generation, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3668) to promote interagency coordination for reviewing certain authorizations under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1071) to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Nay | pass | December 10, 2025 |
|
HRES 936
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3898) to amend the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to make targeted reforms with respect to waters of the United States and other matters, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3383) to amend the Investment Company Act of 1940 with respect to the authority of closed-end companies to invest in private funds; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3638) to direct the Secretary of Energy to prepare periodic assessments and submit reports on the supply chain for the generation and transmission of electricity, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3628) to amend the Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act of 1978 to add a standard related to State consideration of reliable generation, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 3668) to promote interagency coordination for reviewing certain authorizations under section 3 of the Natural Gas Act, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 1071) to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, Texas, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question |
Nay | pass | December 10, 2025 |
|
HR 1676
Make SWAPs Efficient Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended |
Yea | pass | December 09, 2025 |
|
S 356
Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | December 09, 2025 |
|
HR 1049
Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 04, 2025 |
|
HR 1069
PROTECT Our Kids Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 04, 2025 |
|
HR 1005
Combating the Lies of Authoritarians in School Systems Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 03, 2025 |
|
HR 4305
DUMP Red Tape Act
On Passage |
Yea | pass | December 03, 2025 |
|
HR 2965
Small Business Regulatory Reduction Act of 2025
On Passage |
Nay | pass | December 03, 2025 |
|
HRES 916
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4312) to protect the name, image, and likeness rights of student athletes and to promote fair competition with respect to intercollegiate athletics, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1005) to prohibit elementary and secondary schools from accepting funds from or entering into contracts with the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1049) to ensure that parents are aware of foreign influence in their child’s public school, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1069) to prohibit the availability of Federal education funds for elementary and secondary schools that receive direct or indirect support from the Government of the People’s Republic of China; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2965) to require the Administrator of the Small Business Administration to ensure that the small business regulatory budget for a small business concern in a fiscal year is not greater than zero, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4305) to direct the Chief Counsel for Advocacy of the Small Business Administration to establish a Red Tape Hotline to receive notifications of burdensome agency rules, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Nay | pass | December 02, 2025 |
Career history 5 past roles
- Lower chamber District 7 Democratic
- Lower chamber District 7 Democratic
- Lower chamber District 7 Democratic
- Lower chamber District 6 Democratic
- Lower chamber District 6 Democratic