Rep. Ami Bera reappointed to House Intelligence Committee

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U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Democrat was reappointed to serve on the influential House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for the 119th Congress.

Rep. Bera was appointed on January 17 by Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries.

The Intelligence Committee is charged with providing oversight of the nation’s intelligence activities, including the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), the National Security Agency (NSA), and the military intelligence programs.

“I am honored to be reappointed by Leader Jeffries to serve on the House Intelligence Committee, which plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and national security of the United States,” said Representative Bera. “As we face heightened instability and newfound challenges both at home and abroad, the work of this committee is more important than ever. I take seriously the responsibility entrusted to me to protect and defend American families, while ensuring the Intelligence Community remains objective and independent. With more than a decade of experience working on critical national security issues, I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to ensure our intelligence agencies operate effectively and with integrity to safeguard our great nation.”

Bera was first appointed to the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence in the 118th Congress, where he served on the National Intelligence Enterprise Subcommittee and the National Security Agency and Cyber Subcommittee.

Rep. Bera was also elected to serve as Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and Pacific for the 119th Congress on January 15. “I am proud to continue my leadership on the House Foreign Affairs Committee as Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on East Asia and Pacific. This region is vital for our national security, economic interests, and values as we work to advance a free and open Indo-Pacific. I am committed to working with both my Democratic and Republican colleagues to address the many challenges facing the region, including countering the People’s Republic of China’s aggressive and coercive actions, securing critical supply chains, and strengthening multilateral alliances. Together, we can build a stronger and more prosperous future for all nations in the East Asia and Pacific region and beyond,” he said.

Bera has served on the House Foreign Affairs Committee since entering Congress in 2013. During the 118th Congress, Bera served as Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Indo-Pacific, where he worked to strengthen relationships with our allies and partners in the region. He has traveled extensively in the region, including official visits to our allied and partnered nations in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands, to promote economic cooperation, enhance regional security, and support initiatives to advance technological innovation, support public health and address the climate crisis. He will also serve on the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia in the 119th Congress.