Ami Bera

Democrat Representative of California's 6th district

Representative
California, district 7
January 3, 2013 - January 3, 2015
Representative
California, district 7
January 6, 2015 - January 3, 2017
Representative
California, district 7
January 3, 2017 - January 3, 2019
Representative
California, district 7
January 3, 2019 - January 3, 2021
Representative
California, district 7
January 3, 2021 - January 3, 2023
Representative
California, district 6
January 3, 2023 - January 3, 2025

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March 2, 1965 (59 years old)

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American physician and politician serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives since 2013
Strong advocate for healthcare reform, aiming to improve access and lower costs
Vocal supporter of environmental protection, efforts to combat climate change, and promotion of renewable energy
Authored legislation focused on healthcare for Native American communities and global food security
Prior roles include Chief Medical Officer for Sacramento County and clinical professor at the University of California Davis School of Medicine
Involved in community organizations such as the American Red Cross and the California State Board of Education
Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, advocating for diplomacy and global engagement
Recognized for leadership in healthcare, foreign policy, and environmental protection
Early life influenced by immigrant parents from India, raised in California with an educational background in biological sciences and medicine
Initially challenged and lost to a Republican incumbent in 2010 but won a seat in Congress in 2012 and has been re-elected since
Involved in controversies including campaign finance violations by his father and criticism over stance on Syrian refugees and the Trans-Pacific Partnership
Described as the “Godfather” of Indian-Americans on Capitol Hill following the election of other Indian-American members
Has taken leadership positions in bipartisan groups and caucuses, including the American Sikh Congressional Caucus and the New Democrat Coalition
Opposed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 and voted against legislation that would halt the resettlement of refugees from Syria and Iraq to the United States
Personal experiences include being attacked by a rabid fox on Capitol Hill and advocating for affordable rabies treatment
Married with one child and resides outside of his congressional district in Elk Grove, California