Biography

Ami Bera, M.D., born on March 2, 1965, in Los Angeles, California, is an American physician and politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 6th Congressional District since 2023. Prior to redistricting, he represented the 7th District from 2013 to 2023. A member of the Democratic Party, Bera is the longest-serving Indian American in Congress. He resides in Elk Grove, California, with his wife, Janine, also a physician, and their daughter, Sydra.

Education and Political Experience

• Education:

  • Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of California, Irvine
  • Doctor of Medicine from the University of California, Irvine, 1991

• Medical Career:

  • Practiced internal medicine in the Sacramento area
  • Served as Chief Medical Officer for Sacramento County
  • Associate Dean for Admissions and Outreach at the UC Davis School of Medicine

• Political Experience:

  • Elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012, representing California's 7th District
  • Re-elected in subsequent terms; currently represents the 6th District
  • Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, serving as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific
  • Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
  • Appointed as a Frontline Co-Chair for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee for the 2026 cycle, focusing on supporting vulnerable House Democrats

Throughout his tenure, Representative Bera has prioritized healthcare reform, education, and international relations, leveraging his medical background to inform policy decisions.