Ami Bera

Wants to create good-paying jobs.

“That’s why my approach in Congress is guided by a simple set of priorities: creating good-paying jobs, making life more affordable, rebuilding our infrastructure, and investing in education and skills training for the jobs of the future.”⁷

Supports growing the middle class, supporting small businesses, and investing in American innovation.

“I believe our economy should work for the people who get up every day, work hard, raise a family, and want a fair shot at getting ahead. That means growing the middle class, supporting small businesses, investing in American innovation, and making sure the Sacramento region remains a place where people can find opportunity, build a career, and afford to live.”⁸

Wants the government to invest in infrastructure, strengthen the workforce, and help local communities compete.

“I also believe the government should help create the conditions for long-term growth by investing in infrastructure, strengthening our workforce, and helping local communities compete and succeed.”⁸

Opposes sweeping tariff policies that raise costs for working families and hurt small businesses.

“I have also opposed sweeping tariff policies that raise costs for working families, hurt small businesses, and strain our economy.”⁸

Supported legislation to rebuild more of the economy at home.

“I voted for major legislation to rebuild more of our economy here at home.”⁸

Supported the CHIPS and Science Act to strengthen American semiconductor manufacturing and create jobs.

“I supported the CHIPS and Science Act to strengthen American semiconductor manufacturing, reduce our dependence on foreign supply chains, and create good-paying jobs.”⁸

Supported the America COMPETES Act to invest in science, research, technology, and a STEM workforce.

“I also supported the America COMPETES Act because investing in science, research, technology, and a strong STEM workforce is essential if the United States is going to remain the global leader in the industries of the future.”⁸

Secured federal investment for projects in Sacramento County.

“Since Community Project Funding was restored, I have secured more than $63.8 million for 51 projects across Sacramento County, including investments in technology infrastructure, transportation safety, water reliability, parks, and community facilities.”⁸

Helped secure transportation and infrastructure investments to create jobs and strengthen the local economy.

“I have also helped secure major transportation and infrastructure investments that create jobs and strengthen our local economy, including a $25 million federal transportation grant for the Grant Line Road Safety Improvements Project and $19.6 million for six Sacramento-area transportation and infrastructure projects to improve roadways, bike lanes, and public transit options across the region.”⁸

Works to connect small businesses with federal resources and cut through red tape.

“My office helps connect businesses with federal resources, assists constituents in navigating issues involving the Small Business Administration and other agencies, and works to cut through red tape when the federal government is getting in the way.”⁸

Supports universal coverage so every American has access to affordable, quality health care.

“That is why I support universal coverage so every American has access to affordable, quality health care.”¹⁹

Voted to cap out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35 per month.

“In Congress, I voted to cap out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35 per month because no one should have to choose between paying for lifesaving medication and paying their bills.”¹⁹

Supported efforts to allow Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices.

“I also supported efforts to allow Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices and cap out-of-pocket prescription drug costs for seniors, because bringing down the cost of medicine is one of the most direct ways we can help families and older Americans keep more money in their pockets.”¹⁹

Voted to restore subsidies for families who buy their health insurance on the Affordable Care Act marketplace.

“After President Trump and Republicans in Congress let the enhanced ACA subsidies expire, I voted to restore those subsidies for three years so families would not be hit with higher premiums or lose coverage altogether.”¹⁹

Wants practical, science-driven solutions to climate change that protect the environment and support innovation and jobs.

“I believe we need to meet those challenges with practical, science-driven solutions that protect our environment while also supporting innovation, energy security, and good-paying jobs.”³⁷

Supported the Inflation Reduction Act, which included the largest climate investment in U.S. history.

“I supported the Inflation Reduction Act, which included the largest climate investment in our nation’s history.”³⁷

Supported clean-energy investments in California, including the ARCHES hydrogen hub.

“I also supported major clean-energy investments in California, including the $1.2 billion Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Energy Systems (ARCHES) hydrogen hub, before its federal funding was canceled by the Trump administration.”³⁷

Secured EPA rebate funding for electric school buses for Sacramento City Unified School District.

“I also helped secure $2.4 million in EPA rebate funding for eight electric school buses for Sacramento City Unified School District.”³⁷

Wants to invest in education and skills training for the jobs of the future.

“That’s why my approach in Congress is guided by a simple set of priorities: creating good-paying jobs, making life more affordable, rebuilding our infrastructure, and investing in education and skills training for the jobs of the future.”⁷

Supports strengthening public education at every level, from K-12 schools to universities.

“I believe we have to protect and strengthen public education at every level, from K-12 schools to community colleges and universities, so that the same opportunities I had are still available to the next generation.”⁴³

Supports helping students thrive in school and gain skills for a changing economy.

“I believe our education system should not only help students get into school, but help them thrive once they are there and give them the skills they need to adapt and succeed in a rapidly changing global economy.”⁴³

Worked to connect education and workforce development to real career opportunities.

“That is why I have worked to connect education and workforce development to real career opportunities here at home.”⁸

Championed a local air traffic control training program to create accessible career pathways.

“I championed Sacramento City College’s air traffic control training program as it moved toward becoming one of the nation’s only dual-certified programs, creating a more affordable and accessible pathway for local students into high-skill FAA careers while helping address a national workforce shortage.”⁸

Supports law enforcement and public safety programs, including officer recruitment and retention and violence intervention programs.

“Supporting law enforcement and public safety I have worked to support law enforcement both in Washington and here at home. I voted for bipartisan legislation to increase funding for law enforcement and public safety programs, including support for officer recruitment and retention, homicide investigations, mental health first responder units, and evidence-based violence intervention programs.”⁴⁸

Wants to address mail theft and mailbox vandalism through a dedicated task force and increased coordination.

“I have also pushed for stronger action to address the rise in mail theft and mailbox vandalism affecting neighborhoods across Sacramento County. After working with USPS and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, I called on the Department of Justice and USPIS to create a dedicated task force to investigate and prosecute the theft of mail, postal keys, and the organized fraud schemes tied to those crimes.”⁴⁸

Supports first responders and wants them to have access to care and support for traumatic experiences.

“I introduced the bipartisan HERO Act because police officers, firefighters, paramedics, and health care workers should not have to carry the weight of traumatic experiences alone. I have continued to push for this legislation because the people who protect our communities should have access to the care and support they need.”⁴⁸

Supports local efforts that help survivors of domestic violence find stable housing and services.

“I have also worked to support local efforts that help survivors of domestic violence find stable housing and services, including federal funding for WEAVE’s permanent supportive housing in Sacramento County.”⁴⁸

Will continue to support policies that invest in first responders, protect victims, and deliver practical solutions.

“In Congress, I will continue to support policies that law enforcement, invest in first responders, protect victims, and deliver practical solutions that keep the Sacramento region safe.”⁴⁸

Wants to support a steady American foreign policy that keeps the country secure.

“I’m also working to support a steady American foreign policy that keeps our country secure and helps build a more stable world for our children.”⁷

Wants to make life more affordable.

“I meet hardworking people who feel squeezed by rising costs and worry about whether they’ll be able to buy a home, start a business, or save for retirement.”⁷

Supports practical policies that increase housing supply and expand pathways to affordable homeownership.

“I support practical policies that increase housing supply, expand pathways to affordable homeownership, protect working families from being priced out by large institutional investors, and preserve existing affordable housing.”⁶¹

Supports expanding the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit to finance affordable housing.

“I have also supported expanding the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, one of the most effective federal tools for financing affordable housing.”⁶¹

Supports bringing federal housing resources home to Sacramento County.

“I have also worked to bring federal housing resources home to Sacramento County.”⁶¹

Supports providing funding for permanent supportive housing for survivors of domestic violence.

“I helped secure federal funding for WEAVE to improve permanent supportive housing for survivors of domestic violence in Sacramento County.”⁶¹

Supports providing funding for low-barrier shelter and supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness.

“I secured $1.5 million for the Watt Avenue Safe Stay Facility in Sacramento to help furnish and equip low-barrier shelter and supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness.”⁶¹

Secured funding to replace aging well screens and protect drinking water quality for Carmichael and Rancho Cordova residents.

“In 2026, I secured $1,092,000 for the Carmichael Water District to replace aging well screens and protect drinking water quality for Carmichael and Rancho Cordova residents, as well as another $1,092,000 for Sacramento County to strengthen water supply reliability in the Arden Service Area.”³⁷

Believes protecting the environment and supporting agriculture are connected and should be prioritized.

“I believe protecting our environment and supporting agriculture are not competing goals. They are connected.”³⁷