Rep. Ami Bera, M.D.

Great to join the Arden + Howe Business Alliance for their second annual State of Arden event at Punch Line Sacramento!

I appreciated the opportunity to talk about my work in Congress to support small businesses, catch up with old friends, and hear about efforts to improve public safety and revitalize the Arden District.

Thank you to the Arden + Howe Business Alliance for hosting a great event and for all you do to strengthen the Arden-Arcade community!

on.wsj.comExclusive | Musk Ordered Starlink Slowdown That Blindsided UkraineThe SpaceX founder authorized the move and has been discussing Ukraine with Trump, but the president has denied ordering the restrictions.

Musk and Trump have given conflicting accounts of the slowdown of Starlink and Starshield services used by Ukraine. But this is clear: The slowdown crippled Ukrainian defenses & endangered innocent lives. Congress must investigate who authorized this decision and hold those responsible to account.

The Wall Street Journal@wsj.com

Breaking: Elon Musk ordered the Starlink slowdown that blindsided Ukraine on.wsj.com/4sgcxkt

Proud to have received a perfect 100 on the Human Rights Campaign's Congressional Scorecard for my commitment to LGBTQ+ equality! I will always stand up for the rights of LGBTQ+ Americans and push back against efforts to roll back their hard-earned freedoms.

Every American outside of the richest 1% is paying more as a result of Trump’s tax and economic policies. Families across the Sacramento region deserve better. That's why I'm fighting in Congress to bring down costs, make our tax code fairer, and build an economy that works for all Americans.

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usatoday.comTrump's policies raised costs for all but the top 1%, report saysTrump ran on tax cuts. But his economic policies have driven up taxes and costs for all but the wealthiest 1% of Americans, a think tank reports.

I was asked earlier this week by CNN if I thought the Trump administration was abandoning Ukraine. Trump’s decision to waive new sanctions on Russia should leave no doubt: that is exactly what is happening.

My Republican colleagues pushed hard to pass the Lindsey Graham Russia sanctions bill before we left town. They ought to be standing up and screaming at the top of their lungs that we don't side with Russia. We must stand with the Ukrainian people.

democrats-foreignaffairs.house.govMeeks Introduces Legislation to Block Trump’s Russia Diesel Deal

Trump’s diesel deal gives Putin millions to finance his war against the Ukrainian people while doing next to nothing to lower prices at the pump. This dangerous & irresponsible decision must be reversed. That’s why I joined 17 of my colleagues in introducing bipartisan legislation to block it.

House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats@houseforeign.bsky.social

🚨🚨Ranking Member @meeks.house.gov, joined by 17 House colleagues, introduced the bipartisan Prohibit Corrupt Russia Oil Deals Act to block President Trump’s corrupt deal with Vladimir Putin to purchase and import Russian diesel. democrats-foreignaffairs.house.gov/2026/10/meek...

I was proud to recognize Ismael Pantoja, owner of Cantina Azteca in Carmichael, with our October Small Business of the Month award!

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As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, I'm grateful for local businesses like Cantina Azteca that enrich the cultural fabric of our community.

Congratulations to Ismael and the entire Cantina Azteca team on this well-deserved recognition! (Photo credit: Susan Skinner — Carmichael Times)

I was proud to recognize Ismael Pantoja, owner of Cantina Azteca in Carmichael, with our October Small Business of the Month award!

For the past decade, Cantina Azteca has shared the flavors and traditions of Mexico with our community, bringing families, friends, and neighbors together through great food and hospitality.

Ukrainians continue to fight admirably to defend their own country. We have to do everything we can to support the Ukrainian people — not betray them and take the side of Vladimir Putin.

Trump's war with Iran is driving energy prices higher and his tariffs are making everyday goods more expensive.  We must bring this war to an end and reverse Trump’s tariffs to lower costs for American families.

It was an honor to recognize Evelyn Margolin of Cameron Ranch Elementary School in Carmichael as our October Educator of the Month!

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As the son of a public school teacher, I know firsthand the lasting impact that dedicated educators have on our children and communities.

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Thank you, Evelyn, for your decades of service and continued commitment to the next generation of learners! Know an outstanding educator in our community? Nominate them to be our next Educator of the Month: bera.house.gov/community-recognition

It was an honor to recognize Evelyn Margolin of Cameron Ranch Elementary School in Carmichael as our October Educator of the Month!

For 25 years, Evelyn served as a special education teacher in the San Juan Unified School District. Throughout her career, she championed inclusive education, supported families, and helped ensure students of all abilities had the opportunity to succeed.

Even in retirement, she continues to give back through Margolin’s Garden of Learning, a garden she founded where she teaches weekly lessons in science, nutrition, and environmental stewardship to students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade.

cbsnews.comSeptember CPI report shows inflation accelerated to 3.7% as energy costs soaredGas prices, which jumped 9.1% in September from August, accounted for more than half the monthly rise in inflation.

Trump’s war with Iran is driving up gas and diesel prices, fueling inflation, and raising costs for families across the Sacramento region. www.cbsnews.com/news/septemb...

The impact goes far beyond the gas pump. Higher fuel prices make it more expensive to produce and transport goods, increase operating costs for businesses, and ultimately drive up prices on everyday essentials. We must end this reckless war and bring down costs for the American people.

Janine and I had a great time at the California Capital Airshow this weekend at Mather Airport!

The Sacramento region has a proud history of aviation and military service. This year’s airshow celebrated that legacy, honored our veterans and service members, and inspired the next generation of aviators, engineers, and STEM innovators.

Congratulations to Darcy Brewer and the entire California Capital Airshow team on 20 years of bringing this incredible event to our region!

On Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of Native peoples in Sacramento County and across our nation. Sacramento County is the proud home of Wilton Rancheria, our county’s only federally recognized tribe.

Under the leadership of my friend and Sacramento native Chairman Jesus Tarango, the tribe continues to preserve its heritage, strengthen our local economy, and serve as an important partner in our community.

I’m grateful for Chairman Tarango’s leadership and look forward to our continued efforts to strengthen our region for generations to come.

Public executions are the hallmark of oppressive regimes, not free democracies. This latest display of deeply disturbing judgment from Secretary Hegseth only strengthens the case for Congress to hold him accountable.

cnbc.comInflation on many everyday items was entirely due to tariffs, NY Fed saysTariffs added 2.9 percentage points to inflation in 67 categories of goods by February 2026, researchers at the New York Federal Reserve found.

New findings in a report released by the New York Federal Reserve reveal that the cost of everyday items would have DECLINED without Trump’s tariffs. I will continue fighting alongside my Democratic colleagues to reverse these tariffs and lower costs. www.cnbc.com/amp/2026/10/...

As a former educator, I love getting back into the classroom and answering students’ questions about government, current events, and how young people can help shape the future.

ranchocordovaindependent.comBera Brings Congress into the Classroom | Rancho Cordova IndependentArtificial intelligence, inflation, immigration and the future of work all landed on the same classroom agenda Thursday, Oct. 1at Cordova High School.

Read more about my visit to Cordova High School as part of my “Congress in Your Classroom” series in the Rancho Cordova Grapevine Independent. ranchocordovaindependent.com/2026/10/06/586889/bera-brings-congress-into-the-classroom

Every person should be offended by the contempt President Trump has for millions of our fellow Americans. President Trump: Californians are not collateral damage for your reckless and illegal war with Iran.

Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com

Trump: "With the war, it's just artificial. It's a little bit high. It's a small price to pay ... let them take out Los Angeles, let them take out San Diego. This is a very small price to pay."

For 25 years, the Regional Water Authority has brought together water providers and affiliates across the greater Sacramento region to strengthen the reliability, quality, and affordability of our water supply for the 2.2 million people they serve.

Their work has helped residents use water more efficiently and supported major investments in groundwater storage to strengthen our region’s long-term water resilience.

I was honored to join the RWA’s 25th anniversary celebration in Sacramento to present Executive Director Jim Peifer with a Congressional Record statement recognizing this important milestone. Congratulations on 25 years of regional leadership and service to our community!

I had the honor of recognizing Bob McGarvey as my office’s October Veteran of the Month yesterday at Rancho Cordova City Hall. Bob served our nation in the U.S. Air Force from 1961 to 1967, including 2 1/2 years of active duty at Mather Air Force Base and 2 years in the Air Force Reserve.

That commitment has continued through decades of service to Rancho Cordova in local schools, civic organizations, and community life. Thank you, Bob, for your service to our nation and for your dedication to making Rancho Cordova a great place to live.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

President Trump must end his illegal war with Iran.

22 Sept

Great to have advocates from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network stop by my office! I’ll keep fighting for federal support for cancer research, prevention, and treatment to help end cancer as we know it.

cnn.comExclusive: US military had close call after using AI for false intelligence report, sources say | CNN PoliticsThe episode shows the risks of using this new, relatively poorly understood technology in the middle of the Iran war

This report must be a wake-up call. The United States and China need reliable crisis communication channels and serious dialogue on AI guardrails before a mistake like this becomes a disaster. www.cnn.com/2026/09/18/p...

That means establishing clear guardrails for the use of AI across the U.S. military and Intelligence Community, ensuring critical intelligence is carefully verified before decisions are made, and creating mechanisms to deconflict during a crisis.

During the Cold War, Washington and Moscow understood the importance of direct communication in moments of heightened tension. We need similar channels with Beijing today.

Janine and I wish a safe and meaningful fast to all those observing Yom Kippur in the Sacramento region and beyond. G’mar Chatima Tova.

19 Sept

Today is the third annual National App Challenge Day! The Congressional App Challenge is a unique opportunity for middle and high school students across Sacramento County to showcase their STEM skills and represent our district on the national stage.

These talented students from Davis Senior High School and Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High School developed Learn AI, an interactive educational app that helps people of all ages become more AI literate.