Amerish Bera — Democrat Candidate for U.S. House in California, 2026

Ami Bera voted against House Amendment 136, which pertained to the Morton Memos Prohibition. He also publicly opposed the SAVE America Act, as detailed in a video statement released in February 2026. Furthermore, Bera has expressed criticism regarding the immigration policies implemented by the Trump administration.

Amerish Bera advocates for accessible and affordable healthcare, stating it is a fundamental right. He works to ensure Medicare's security by reducing waste and fraud, and to lower overall costs for patients. As a doctor, he voted to restore enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies for three years, emphasizing that inaction leads to increased premiums and delayed medical care for families.

“"Since President Trump and Congressional Republicans allowed the Affordable Care Act subsidies to expire, Sacramento County families have been hit with massive increases in their health care premiums. Fewer people are signing up for coverage, and many of those who are renewing are being pushed into lower-tier plans that cover less and cost more out of pocket. Some are being forced to cancel their coverage altogether. These are the consequences of inaction. As a doctor, I know what happens when people lose access to health care. They delay care, skip medications, and end up in the emergency room with more serious conditions. That raises costs for everyone and puts more pressure on our health care system. That’s why I voted to restore these enhanced subsidies for three years. Every House Democrat signed the discharge petition to bring this bill to the floor, and I’m grateful to the 17 Republicans who joined us to get it passed. Senate Republicans and President Trump now have a choice to make: Do they act to bring families relief, or do they allow this affordability crisis to get worse?” - Representative Ami Bera, M.D., Statement on House Passage of Bill to Restore Enhanced Affordable Care Act Subsidies (bera.house.gov)”

Amerish Bera views climate change as a crisis requiring action and an opportunity to transition to a clean energy economy that creates jobs and protects family health. He advocates for safe air and water, and maintaining natural environments, considering it vital for both family and economic well-being. Bera voted against House Republican legislation preventing California from setting its own vehicle emissions standards and announced $2.44 million in EPA funding for electric school buses in Sacramento.

Representative Ami Bera voted for the Women's Health Protection Act, citing his belief that personal health decisions should remain between a woman and her doctor, free from political interference. He also stated his opposition to restrictive reproductive health care legislation. His support for reproductive rights is further indicated by his 2018 endorsement by NARAL Pro-Choice America, now known as Reproductive Freedom for All.

“"As a doctor, I strongly believe that a woman's personal health decisions should be made between her and her doctor, not outside politicians," said Representative Bera. "With the Women's Health Protection Act, Congress is taking an important step in codifying the constitutional protections under Roe v. Wade to ensure politicians never get in between a woman and her health care provider regarding her own personal health decisions." (Representative Bera, in 'Rep. Bera Votes to Protect Women's Health Care and Reproductive Rights' press release from bera.house.gov)”

Representative Ami Bera opposed President Trump's tariff policy in 2026, stating that the tariffs increased costs for families and businesses and strained international alliances. He also called for the resignation of Kristi Noem as Department of Homeland Security Secretary, asserting that she had lost the public's trust.

““The Supreme Court got it right today. President Trump never had the power to impose these sweeping tariffs that raised costs for working families, hurt small businesses, and strained our alliances around the world.” - U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Press Release, February 20, 2026”

Ami Bera supports investing in education to prepare future generations for the global economy, citing his own positive experience with public schools. He co-introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing California's public higher education institutions and opposed federal budget cuts impacting local schools, arguing Congress's role in funding. Bera also introduced bipartisan legislation to promote U.S. educational and cultural exchange programs, emphasizing their role in building goodwill and advancing American interests.

““We think what President Trump is doing is illegal,” Bera said during a press conference reported by CapRadio on March 28, 2025. “[Congress] created the Department of Education. We believe we're the only ones that can actually get rid of the Department of Education. We're not going to do that. We're going to fight them on that. We're the ones that appropriate and authorize the funds to educate our kids.””

Representative Ami Bera voted for H.R. 7910, the Protecting Our Kids Act, a package of provisions designed to reduce gun violence and save lives. He also supported H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act, which requires universal background checks for all firearm sales. Bera views gun violence as a public health imperative, citing his background as a doctor.

“"Gun violence has reached a crisis point in our country. From Uvalde, Texas to our own communities in Sacramento, far too many lives are being taken and families ripped apart because of the gun violence epidemic that is sweeping our nation," said Representative Bera, who previously served as Chief Medical Officer for Sacramento County. "As a doctor, I swore an oath to do no harm and spent my career battling illness and death. Firearms are now the leading cause of death among children and teens in the United States, and it would go against my oath as a doctor, congressman, and father not to take the steps required to save our children from senseless gun violence. Enough is enough. It's a public health imperative that we take immediate action to end gun violence and save lives."”