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Official biography
Congressional sourceEducation
Career
- “he did his residency in internal medicine at California Pacific Medical Center, eventually becoming chief resident.” source
- “He has lived in Sacramento County for over 30 years with his wife Janine, who is also a medical doctor. They are proud parents to their daughter, Sydra.” source
- “He then served as medical director of care management for Mercy Healthcare” source
- “He went on to practice medicine in the Sacramento area, serving in various leadership roles for MedClinic Medical Group.” source
- “serving Sacramento County as Chief Medical Officer.” source
Public service
- “Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. has represented Sacramento County in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2013.” source
Family
- “A lifelong Californian and son of Indian immigrants” source
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Legislation
HR 10248sponsor
To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a new class of nonimmigrant visas for public service employees and authorize lawful permanent resident status for certain individuals holding public service jobs who entered the United States as children, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10223sponsor
End Tuberculosis Now Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HRES 1501cosponsor
Recognizing the 80th anniversary of the Fulbright Program.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 9963cosponsor
To authorize the Secretary of State to coordinate and engage with allies and partners of the United States to detect, attribute, and disrupt certain activities of North Korea, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 9929cosponsor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4640 Cass Street in San Diego, California, as the "Mary Wilding Memorial Post Office Building".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 9858cosponsor
To establish the Critical Minerals Innovation Partnership, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 9827cosponsor
To amend the Clean Air Act to modify the definition of renewable biomass for purposes of the renewable fuel standard, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HRES 1447sponsor
Recognizing that for 55 years, the Republic of Fiji has worked with the United States toward stability, prosperity, and peace in the Pacific and beyond, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States will continue to remain a strong, reliable, and active partner in the Pacific.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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HR 9755cosponsor
To establishes a new position of Senior Biotechnology Official within the Department of State to enhance United States leadership in global biotechnology challenges by leading United States efforts in biotechnology diplomacy, security, and innovation, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 9728sponsor
To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 to modify the requirements relating to reductions in force for Foreign Service officers and certain other Federal employees, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9693cosponsor
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to modify certain physician payments under the Medicare program.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 1427cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9632cosponsor
Accelerating Innovation (AI) for Kids with Cancer Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9592cosponsor
To authorize the Secretary of State to take certain actions to counter and reduce threats to the space security of the United States, to require the Secretary of State to provide certain consultations to Congress on the space security of the United States, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 9441cosponsor
To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for coverage of expenses to improve the reproductive health care workforce.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9420sponsor
To provide for the establishment of an education program to expand abortion care training and access.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9445cosponsor
To ensure the right to provide reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 1366cosponsor
Commending Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of its first direct presidential election in 1996, and expressing support for Taiwan in the preservation of its democratic institutions.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HRES 1322cosponsor
Condemning racist rhetoric targeting Indian and Chinese Americans, reaffirming that immigrants from all backgrounds are vital to the United States, and calling on all elected officials to refrain from language that promotes racial or ethnic division.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 8987cosponsor
To amend the Foreign Service Act of 1980 relating to the recall and reappointment of career members.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Voting Record
285 yea356 nay11 missed3 present
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
Passed (237-169)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
Failed (212-206)
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
Passed (218-201)
AGOA Extension Act
Passed (370-48)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (212-205)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (210-208)
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
Passed (220-192)
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Failed (202-212)
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Passed (219-196)
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
Passed (413-2)
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Passed (376-8)
Local Access to Courts Act
Passed (378-10)
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Passed (214-208)
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Passed (232-188)
H R 8800
Agreed to (221-210)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Richard PanDemocratic$1.1M raised
- Thien HoDemocratic$912K raised
- Martha GuerreroDemocratic$205K raised
- Tyler Isaac VandenbergDemocratic$123K raised
- Michael StansfieldRepublican$17K raised
- Kevin KileyOther· filed as incumbent—
- Lauren Babb TomlinsonDemocratic—
- Ami BeraDemocrat· filed as incumbent—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$1.3M
Small donors $51KLarge individual $520KPACs $649K
Spent $1.3MCash $1.8M
2024 cycle$1.3M
Small donors $63KLarge individual $396KPACs $783K
Spent $1.1MCash $1.9M
2022 cycle$1.5M
Small donors $110KLarge individual $608KPACs $825K
Spent $1.8MCash $1.7M
2020 cycle$1.8M
Small donors $144KLarge individual $817KPACs $864K
Spent $1.1MCash $2.0M
2018 cycle$3.0M
Small donors $300KLarge individual $1.5MPACs $1.2M
Spent $1.8MCash $1.3M
2016 cycle$4.2M
Small donors $420KLarge individual $2.3MPACs $1.4M
Spent $4.2MCash $133K
2014 cycle$4.4M
Small donors $390KLarge individual $2.3MPACs $1.4M
Spent $4.4MCash $153K
2012 cycle$3.7M
Small donors $455KLarge individual $2.3MPACs $703K
Spent $3.6MCash $108K
2010 cycle$2.9M
Small donors $28KLarge individual $2.0MPACs $432K
Spent $2.9MCash $7K
Top Contributors
WESTERN HEALTH ADVANTAGE$10K
THORN RUN PARTNERS$9K
KOREANA PLAZA MARKET OAKLAND INC.$8K
CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS$7K
UC DAVIS$7K
WESTBRIDGE$7K
SKK DEVELOPMENTS$7K
CORNERSTONE GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS$7K
URBAN ELEMENTS$7K
BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA$7K
Committees
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
- East Asia and Pacific
- South and Central Asia
House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
- National Intelligence Enterprise
- National Security Agency and Cyber
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HR 10248: To amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to establish a new class of nonimmigrant visas for public service employees and authorize lawful permanent resident status for certain individuals holding public service jobs who entered the United States as children, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-03
legislation
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
nay2026-09-03
vote
HR 10223: End Tuberculosis Now Act of 2026
sponsor2026-09-02
legislation
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
nay2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
nay2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
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Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
nay2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
yea2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
nay2026-09-01
vote
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
yea2026-09-01
vote
HRES 1501: Recognizing the 80th anniversary of the Fulbright Program.
cosponsor2026-08-31
legislation
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
Local Access to Courts Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
HR 9963: To authorize the Secretary of State to coordinate and engage with allies and partners of the United States to detect, attribute, and disrupt certain activities of North Korea, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-07-27
legislation
HR 9929: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4640 Cass Street in San Diego, California, as the "Mary Wilding Memorial Post Office Building".
cosponsor2026-07-23
legislation
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-07-23
vote
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
nay2026-07-23
vote
HR 9827: To amend the Clean Air Act to modify the definition of renewable biomass for purposes of the renewable fuel standard, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-07-22
legislation
HR 9858: To establish the Critical Minerals Innovation Partnership, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-07-22
legislation
HRES 1447: Recognizing that for 55 years, the Republic of Fiji has worked with the United States toward stability, prosperity, and peace in the Pacific and beyond, and expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States will continue to remain a strong, reliable, and active partner in the Pacific.
sponsor2026-07-22
legislation
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
yea2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
nay2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
yea2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
nay2026-07-22
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 62025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 62023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 72021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 72019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 72017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 72015-01-06, 2017-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 72013-01-03, 2015-01-03Democrat
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