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Who is Ami Bera? California's longest-serving Indian American Congressman

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Ami Bera , the longest-serving Indian American in Congress, has been a strong voice on healthcare, diplomacy, and bipartisan policy . Representing California's 6th Congressional District, which includes Sacramento County, Bera has focused on policies that support his community and encourage cooperation across party lines since 2013.

A physician by training, Bera’s background in medicine and public health has strongly influenced his work in Congress, where he has championed affordable healthcare and global diplomacy, particularly in the Indo-Pacific region.

Before entering politics, Bera worked as the chief medical officer for Sacramento County, where he developed programs to serve underserved populations. As the ranking member of the subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific within the House Foreign Affairs Committee and a member of the House Intelligence Committee, Bera plays a crucial role in shaping US foreign policy , especially in the Asia-Pacific region.
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