Ami Bera | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Dan Lungren |
| Constituency | 7th district (2013–2023) 6th district (2023–present) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 2, 1965 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Janine Bera (m. 1991) |
| Children | 1 |
| Residence(s) | Elk Grove, California, U.S. |
| Education | University of California, Irvine (BS, MD) |
| Website | House website |
Amerish Babulal Bera (/ˈɑːmi ˈbɛrə/ AH-mee BERR-ə; born March 2, 1965) is an American physician and politician who has been serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives from California since 2013. He is a member of the Democratic Party and represents California's 6th congressional district, which is in Sacramento County.
Prior to his time in Congress, Bera worked as a physician and served as the Chief Medical Officer for Sacramento County. He has also been involved in various community organizations, including the American Red Cross and the California State Board of Education.
Bera is also a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and has been a strong advocate for diplomacy and global engagement. He has been recognized for his leadership on issues related to healthcare, foreign policy, and environmental protection.[1][2]
- ^ Haniffa, Aziz (January 29, 2015). "Modi spoke to me in Gujarati: US Congressman". Rediff.com. Washington, D.C.
Modi, he said, spoke to him in Gujarati. "I could actually understand a majority of what he was saying. He knew that my parents were from Rajkot and that I was Gujarati-American."
- ^ Cahn, Emily (April 2, 2014). "Ami Bera Challenger Starts Television Ads in California are Race". Roll Call. Archived from the original on April 4, 2014. Retrieved May 26, 2014.