Press Releases

Reps. Bera and Bucshon Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Physicians from Pay Cuts under Medicare
September 14, 2022
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WASHINGTON, DC—U.S. Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA) and Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN), yesterday introduced bipartisan legislation to provide critical relief to physicians who are scheduled to receive Medicare payment cuts. The Supporting Medicare Providers Act of 2022 would ensure payments to these providers are kept stable and extend certain increases in payments for physicians’ services under the Medicare program through 2023.
Issues:Seniors and Social SecurityHealth Care
House Unanimously Passes Bera-Led Legislation to Improve Medical Care for Seniors
September 14, 2022
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WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. House of Representatives today unanimously passed Rep. Ami Bera’s bipartisan legislation to improve care for our nation’s seniors. The Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act (H.R. 3173) would make it easier for seniors to get the care they need and improve health outcomes by streamlining and standardizing the way Medicare Advantage (MA) plans use prior authorization, while increasing oversight and transparency of health insurance for America’s seniors.
Issues:Seniors and Social SecurityHealth Care
Rep. Bera Chairs House Foreign Affairs Hearing on Strengthening U.S. Engagement in Central Asia
September 14, 2022
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WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA), Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia, and Nonproliferation, today chaired a hearing on strengthening U.S. engagement in Central Asia. This is the first House Foreign Affairs hearing focused on the region since July 2018.

Issues:National Security and Foreign Policy
Bera and Bucshon Lead Group of Representatives in Seeking Input on Medicare Payment System
September 8, 2022
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WASHINGTON, DC – Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-07), Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08), Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), Michael Burgess, M.D. (TX-26), Earl Blumenauer (OR-03), Brad Wenstrup, D.P.M. (OH-02), Bradley Schneider (IL-10), and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D.

Issues:Health Care
Rep. Bera Votes for Inflation Reduction Act
August 12, 2022
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WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-07) today voted for the Inflation Reduction Act, comprehensive legislation to lower costs for Sacramento County families and small businesses, reduce health care and prescription drug costs, and combat climate change.

Issues:An Economic Roadmap for Sacramento CountyMaking Government WorkSeniors and Social SecurityHelping Everyone Get AheadJobs and the EconomyHealth CareEnvironment and Agriculture
Reps. Bera and Salazar Introduce the End Tuberculosis Now Act of 2022
August 5, 2022
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WASHINGTON, DC – Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA) and María Elvira Salazar (R-FL) today introduced the End Tuberculosis Now Act of 2022 to strengthen U.S. efforts to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) worldwide.
Issues:Health Care
Rep. Bera Votes to Improve Tools for Combating Wildfires and Drought
July 29, 2022
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WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-07) today voted for the Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act, bipartisan legislation to fight wildfires and enhance our drought resiliency.

Bera, Barr Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand U.S. Government Expertise in Chinese Language, Culture, and Politics
July 29, 2022
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WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA), Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia, and Nonproliferation, and Representative Andy Barr (R-KY), Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today introduced the Expand eXpertise in China Education and Language (EXCEL) Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen relevant linguistic, cultural, and regional expertise needed to outcompete the People’s Republic of China (PRC).
Issues:National Security and Foreign Policy
Rep. Bera Chairs House Foreign Affairs Hearing on Countering Gray Zone Coercion in the Indo-Pacific
July 28, 2022
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WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-07), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia, and Nonproliferation, today chaired a Subcommittee hearing on countering gray zone coercion in the Indo-Pacific.
Issues:National Security and Foreign Policy
Rep. Bera Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging Continued USPS Service to the Freely Associated States
July 28, 2022
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WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Ami Bera (D-CA), Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia, and Nonproliferation, today led 12 bipartisan Members of Congress in a letter to Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young expressing support for the Office of Management and Budget's efforts to continue U.S.
Issues:National Security and Foreign Policy
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