Biography
Overview
Ami Bera is a physician and Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 6th congressional district, serving since 2013. Before Congress, he worked as a physician and served as chief medical officer for Sacramento County. He holds a bachelor's degree in biological sciences and an M.D. from UC Irvine, and previously served as a clinical professor at the UC Davis School of Medicine.
Career
During his first five terms (2013-2022), Bera cosponsored 95 bills that became law. He successfully championed the continuation of the Nutria Eradication and Control Act for California, protecting delta levees from invasive rodents. During the 118th Congress, he was a cosponsor of 15 bills that became law, including the bipartisan stillbirth prevention measure. He has voted against healthcare repeal efforts and supported the Affordable Care Act. In 2022, he introduced the Affordable Rabies Treatment for Uninsured Act after being bitten by a rabid fox on Capitol Hill.
Prior political experience
Bera first ran in 2010, challenging Republican Dan Lungren in California's 3rd district. Though he raised more money than the incumbent, Lungren defeated him 51%-43%. In 2012, Bera ran a rematch against Lungren in the renumbered 7th district and won 51%-49% in a very close race. He won reelection in 2014 with 50.4% against Doug Ose, in 2016 with 51% against Scott Jones (margin of 4,802 votes), in 2018 with 55% against Andrew Grant, and in 2020 with 56% against Buzz Patterson. He has filed to run for California's 3rd congressional district in 2026.
Biographical material adapted from the Wikipedia article (retrieved April 29, 2026), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Ideology
Liberal–Conservative (DW-NOMINATE dim 1)
Secondary axis (DW-NOMINATE dim 2)(?)
Campaigns targeting Ami Bera
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Start a campaign targeting Ami BeraOfficeholding history
| Term | Seat | Term dates | Termination | Predecessor | Successor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd | U.S. House CA-6 | 2025–present | In progress | Ami Bera | — |
| 1st | U.S. House CA-6 | 2023–2025 | Term ended | Doris O. Matsui | Ami Bera |
| 5th | U.S. House CA-7 | 2021–2023 | Term ended | Ami Bera | Doris O. Matsui |
| 4th | U.S. House CA-7 | 2019–2021 | Term ended | Ami Bera | Ami Bera |
| 3rd | U.S. House CA-7 | 2017–2019 | Term ended | Ami Bera | Ami Bera |
| 2nd | U.S. House CA-7 | 2015–2017 | Term ended | Ami Bera | Ami Bera |
| 1st | U.S. House CA-7 | 2013–2015 | Term ended | — | Ami Bera |
Committee assignments
- East Asia and PacificHouseRanking Member· 2025–present
- South and Central AsiaHouse· 2025–present
- National Intelligence EnterpriseHouse· 2025–present
- National Security Agency and CyberHouse· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
- House· 2025–present
Current term legislation
Bills sponsored this term10
- H.R. 7999
Breakfast After the Bell Act of 2026
Mar 19, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7198
Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2026
Jan 22, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 6428
To require the Secretary of State to submit a report on participation in educational and cultural exchange programs.
Dec 4, 2025REPORTED - H.R. 6126
United States Foreign Service Commemorative Coin Act
Nov 19, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4390
U.S. Diplomatic Posture Review Act of 2025
Jul 15, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 4391
Minerals Security Partnership Authorization Act
Jul 15, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 3947
Easy Enrollment in Health Care Act
Jun 12, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 3748
MARITIME Act
Jun 5, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 3674
Global Alzheimer’s Initiative Now Act
Jun 3, 2025IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 3429
US-Japan-ROK Trilateral Cooperation Act
May 15, 2025REPORTED
Bills cosponsored this term10
- H.R. 8375
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for certain reforms under the Medicare Advantage program, and for other purposes.
Apr 20, 2026INTRODUCED - H.R. 8321
Artemis Accords Authorization Act
Apr 16, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 8287
Semiconductor Controls Effectiveness Act of 2026
Apr 15, 2026REPORTED - H.R. 8288
Strengthening Export Controls Compliance Act
Apr 15, 2026REPORTED - H.R. 8011
SECURE Health Act
Mar 19, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7973
Momnibus Act
Mar 18, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7844
To provide the Secretary of Homeland Security with the authority to transfer funds between accounts under the Department of Homeland Security during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.
Mar 5, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7802
DISCLOSE Act of 2026
Mar 4, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7481
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026
Feb 11, 2026IN_COMMITTEE - H.R. 7344
Affordable Housing Supply Chain Clarity Act
Feb 4, 2026IN_COMMITTEE
Elections
| Year | Seat | Result | Vote share | Field |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | Pending | — | — |