Ami Bera, M.D., U.S. Congressman representing California’s 6th district since 2013, has recently posted a series of statements on his social media account addressing animal protection, civil rights history, and gender equality.
On March 7, 2026, Bera highlighted his recognition from the Humane World Action Fund. He wrote: “Honored to be recognized as a “Humane Champion” by the Humane World Action Fund after earning a 100+ score on its 2025 Humane Scorecard for my work in Congress to protect animals. I’ll keep fighting to combat animal cruelty, defend endangered species, and support commonsense https://t.co/NQRlPDyF3v”.
Marking the anniversary of Bloody Sunday on March 8, 2026, Bera reflected on its historical significance and paid tribute to John Lewis: “As we mark the 61st anniversary of Bloody Sunday, I’m thinking of my friend and American hero John Lewis. On March 7, 1965, John was brutally beaten by state troopers on the Edmund Pettus Bridge for marching for the right to vote. Those shocking images stirred the conscience of https://t.co/MqRScCtXp5”.
In recognition of International Women’s Day on March 9, 2026, Bera acknowledged influential women in his life and advocated for continued progress toward gender equality: “On International Women’s Day, I’m celebrating my wife Janine, my daughter Sydra, and women everywhere who continue to break barriers, lead with strength, and inspire change. Today and every day, let’s recommit ourselves to advancing gender equality and protecting the rights and https://t.co/FRVStZ0q7m”.
Ami Bera was born in Los Angeles in 1965 and currently resides in Elk Grove. He graduated from the University of California, Irvine with a BS degree in 1987. Since entering Congress after replacing Dan Lungren in 2013, he has been an advocate for animal welfare legislation as well as civil rights issues.
