Congressman Ami Bera, M.D. has represented California's 7th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2013. The 7th district is located just east of California's capitol city, Sacramento, and lies entirely within Sacramento County.
Representative Bera is currently a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, where he serves as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia, and Nonproliferation. He is also a senior member on the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Congressman Bera is also Vice Chair for Outreach for the New Democrat Coalition, a group of over 100 forward-thinking Democrats who are committed to pro-economic growth, pro-innovation, and fiscally responsible policies.
Congressman Bera is fighting for more high quality and affordable housing options for Sacramento County. He knows that many homeowners are having trouble in our changing economy, and many families are struggling to keep up with high monthly rent payments. Congressman Bera is also working hard to bring resources to Sacramento County to combat homelessness. He believes that we have a responsibility to help the homeless get back on our feet for their wellbeing and our region's wellbeing.