"We need a vibrant economy that preserves the jobs we have while creating new ones through job training, especially in clean energy technologies."

"Dr. Bera understands that this challenge requires proactive leadership focused on wildfire prevention, long-term resilience, and ensuring every community has the resources needed to prepare for, withstand, and recover from wildfire risks."

"Dr. Bera believes the long term health, security and prosperity of our nation and world require a transition in how we think about our relationship to energy use and natural ecosystems."

"Voted to pass the America COMPETES Act in the House chamber, a bill that will bolster the R&D and manufacturing of the U.S. semiconductor industry and will increase the budgets of the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy Office of Science, and National Institute of Standards and Technology in order to expand existing research programs."

"commonsense policies to move America forward, including slashing red tape for small businesses and cutting taxes for middle-class families."

"cutting taxes for middle-class families... commonsense tax reform that benefits our middle-class families."

"We can build on the strengths of our local communities by helping small businesses grow and rewarding companies that create good jobs here in Sacramento County."

"Supported bipartisan budgets and has worked to strategically balance the budget as well as implement commonsense tax reform that benefits our middle-class families."

"He has seen firsthand how education can improve lives, and how too many cannot afford the education or job training they need to compete in our changing economy."

"Dr. Bera believes that Medicare and Social Security are guaranteed promises and key to a dignified retirement. He has fought efforts to privatize Social Security and is working to reduce waste, abuse, and fraud in Medicare to protect it for the future."

"Continued to lead bi-partisan efforts to achieve universal coverage and ensure everyone has access to quality, affordable healthcare."

"As a physician, Bera understands that a woman's decisions about her health care should be between her and her doctor and that it is wrong for politicians to threaten women's healthcare to score political points. He was named Planned Parenthood's 2015 National Women's Health Champion for his vision, leadership, and integrity in advancing women's reproductive care."

"Introduced the Healthcare Innovation Act, which gives states the tools to experiment with new ways to get more Americans enrolled in health insurance thus lowering costs for all as more are enrolled."

"Dr. Bera believes that Medicare and Social Security are guaranteed promises and the key to a dignified retirement. As a doctor known for making house calls, he knows firsthand how critical protecting Medicare is for seniors."

"He was proud to receive the endorsement of the Planned Parenthood Action Fund, because he understands that we must leave decisions about a woman's health to her and her doctor."

"Unfortunately, our healthcare system consistently puts bureaucracies before the health of our patients. Dr. Bera has witnessed medical costs skyrocket without seeing patient care improve. And Dr. Bera has treated patients who would be healthier if they could have afforded basic preventive care."

"Dr. Bera believes we must be tough and smart not only about challenges we face today, such as securing our borders and fighting terrorism, but also about the emerging threat of nuclear proliferation."

"As a physician, Bera understands that a woman's decisions about her health care should be between her and her doctor and that it is wrong for politicians to threaten women's healthcare to score political points. He was named Planned Parenthood's 2015 National Women's Health Champion for his vision, leadership, and integrity in advancing women's reproductive care."