Indian-American Congressman Ami Bera announces candidacy for Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee

Washington: Indian-American lawmaker Dr Ami Bera has announced her candidacy for the powerful Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC).

Bera, 57, who served as the chief medical officer of Sacramento County in California before being sworn in as a Congressman in 2013, is the longest-serving Indian-American Congressman in history.

En route to being re-elected to a sixth consecutive term, Bera currently serves as frontline chair of the DCCC, where he is responsible for overseeing efforts to re-elect Democratic members of Congress in competitive seats.
With 52 percent of the votes counted in California’s 6th Congressional District, Berra was leading his Republican opponent by more than 11,000 votes. The elections were held on 8 November.

Bera announced his candidacy for the DCCC in a letter dear aide to members of his party in the House of Representatives.
“As we move into 2024, the stakes for the American people could not be higher. Instead of putting families first, House Republicans are bent on using the next two years to undercut Social Security and Medicare, take away women’s reproductive rights, and advance partisan political scrutiny.

“It is with this in mind that I am writing to you today to seek your support for my candidacy to be the next chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC),” Bera wrote.

“Thanks to the strong performances of our Members and their campaigns, and through the support and work of Chair Sean Patrick Maloney and his team, House Democrats defied history last Tuesday. Not only did our front liners win close races, but we flipped several Red to Blue seats and we broadened and strengthened our base through historic turnout from young voters,” he wrote.

“While many votes are still left to be counted, it’s clear that the American people believe in our families-first agenda that we pathed in the 117th Congress. Working together across our diverse Caucus, we passed historic legislation that has led to record job creation, lower prescription drug costs and health care premiums, and generational improvements to our infrastructure and environment,” Bera wrote in his dear colleague letter.

“Thanks to the strong showing of our members and their campaigns, and through the support and work of Speaker Sean Patrick Maloney and his team, House Democrats defied history last Tuesday. Not only did our front liners win a close race , Rather we flipped many Red to Blue seats and we broadened and strengthened our base through historic turnout of young voters,” he wrote.

“While many votes have yet to be counted, it is clear that the American people believe in our families—the first agenda we entered in the 117th Congress. Working together in our diverse caucus, we passed historic legislation that has led to record job creation, lower prescription drug costs and health care premiums, and generational improvements to our infrastructure and environment,” Bera wrote in the letter to his dear colleague.

The Indian American Congressman immediately found support from many of his colleagues.
Congressman Colin Allred said, “Having helped Amy lead our efforts to protect and expand our electoral map, I know she is the most experienced and battle-tested person to lead the DCCC at this critical moment.” are members.”
“Most importantly, Ami is a unifier. As we look to 2024, she will be a strong supporter of our allies from all corners of our diverse caucus,” he said.

“Ami knows how to compete and win in purple districts across the country, including districts like mine. He has the experience and battle wounds needed to lead the DCCC,” said Congresswoman Kim Shear.

The Indian American Congressman immediately received support from several of his colleagues.
“Having watched Ami help lead our efforts to protect and expand our electoral map, I know he is the most experienced and battle-tested member to lead the DCCC at this pivotal moment,” said Congressman Colin Allred.
“Most importantly, Ami is a unifier. He will be a strong supporter of our colleagues from all corners of our diverse Caucus as we look towards 2024,” he said.

“Ami knows how to compete and win in purple districts across the country, including in districts like mine. He has the experience and battle wounds necessary to lead the DCCC,” said Congressman Kim Schrier.