U.S. Rep. Ami Bera 6th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Ami Bera 6th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
Ami Bera, M.D., a representative serving California's 6th district, expressed his opposition through a series of tweets to key legislative actions being debated in Congress. Dr. Bera, who replaced Dan Lungren in 2013, used social media to communicate his stance on issues impacting his constituents and the broader public.
On April 9, 2025, Bera stated his opposition to a Republican budget proposal. He outlined his perspective by declaring, "I just voted NO on the Republican budget that makes devastating cuts to Medicaid, reduces food assistance and raises health care costs for many hardworking #SacramentoCounty families." The tweet highlights his concern about the financial burden the budget would place on citizens, particularly regarding Medicaid and health care.
A day later, on April 10, 2025, Bera reiterated his disapproval of legislative measures he deemed harmful to voters' rights. He announced his position against the SAVE Act by stating, "The SAVE Act imposes costly and unnecessary hurdles that will disenfranchise millions of American citizens in an attempt to solve a problem that doesn’t exist." His comments underscored his belief that "American elections are safe and secure." Consequently, he confirmed his vote against the Act.
Additionally, on the same day, Bera shared a link in another tweet without additional comment: https://t.co/9re1oEh2H0. The content and context of the link were not elaborated upon in his tweet.
With his experience and education, including his educational background from the University of California, Irvine, where he earned a BS degree in 1987, Bera continues to represent his district and convey his positions on significant national issues.
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