Ami Bera Quote

Patient autonomy is paramount to the oath that we take when we enter the profession of medicine. That is why I am appalled when the federal government gets between my patients and their right to the full range of medical information and complete access to health care.

Ami Bera

Patient autonomy is paramount to the oath that we take when we enter the profession of medicine. That is why I am appalled when the federal government gets between my patients and their right to the full range of medical information and complete access to health care.

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About Ami Bera

Amerish Babulal "Ami" Bera ( 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 an advocate for diplomacy and global engagement.