U.S. Rep. Ami Bera representing California's 6th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Ami Bera representing California's 6th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
Ami Bera, M.D., a member of the U.S. Congress representing California’s 6th district, has taken to social media to express his views on a range of pressing issues. His statements highlight concerns on national security, public health funding, and local crime in his district.
On March 26, 2025, Bera addressed an incident involving Pete Hegseth, underscoring the seriousness of sharing classified information. He stated, "What was shared by Pete Hegseth in the Signal group chat is classified information by any definition. The Secretary’s failure to take accountability continues to diminish his credibility. This involves the highest level of our national defense. Our allies have to trust our".
The following day, on March 27, 2025, Bera expressed his concerns on the Trump administration's move to cut funding for Gavi, an organization involved in global vaccination efforts. Bera emphasized, "Investing in vaccination efforts abroad keeps deadly diseases from reaching our shores. Americans are safer and healthier due to these investments. That’s why I’m deeply concerned by the Trump administration’s intent to eliminate funding for Gavi—an organization that has".
On the same day, Bera addressed the issue of mail theft in Sacramento County, prompted by numerous complaints from residents. He noted efforts to address this by collaborating with the U.S. Postal Service Inspector General, stating, "I’ve heard from a ton of Sacramento County residents about the increase in mail theft and cluster mailbox break-ins in our community. Last year, my office asked for an U.S. Postal Service Inspector General audit and we just got that audit back. The number of keys that are".