Bera’s Office Recovers More than $16 Million in Federal Benefits for Sacramento County Constituents

SACRAMENTO, CA (MPG) - U.S. Representative Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06) announced that his office has now surpassed $16 million in casework dollars successfully returned to constituents in Sacramento County.

Since taking office in 2013, Bera’s office has resolved more than 26,000 cases for constituents and returned over $16.2 million dollars. These casework dollars are secured by helping retrieve constituents’ backlogged veteran’s benefits, stalled tax refunds, Social Security and Medicare issues, and more.

"I am proud of the work my office has done to assist the residents of Sacramento County," said Representative Ami Bera. "These casework funds represent real help for our community, whether it's resolving issues with federal agencies, securing benefits owed to individuals, or providing support during challenging times. My office remains committed to serving the people of Sacramento County and we will continue to advocate for their needs, fight for their rights, and provide assistance wherever possible.”

Constituents in need of assistance are encouraged to visit Bera’s website: bera.house.gov/casework or contact his office at (916) 635-0505.

Small Business Chief, Bera, Highlight Impact of Investing in America Agenda

Excerpted from USBA release
On Thursday, July 6, U.S. Small Business Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman joined Congressman Ami Bera (CA-6)"¯in Sacramento, California to visit with local small business owners, as part of the Biden-Harris Investing in America Tour. The stop highlighted how the Investing in America Agenda is creating jobs, rebuilding America’s infrastructure, and boosting American manufacturing while also helping to lower costs and create opportunity for small business owners. "¯ 

Guzman and Bera began the day with a round table discussion featuring local entrepreneurs and nonprofit leaders, hosted by The Impact Foundry, a Sacramento-based organization that has provided strategic guidance to California nonprofits since 1989. Administrator Guzman shared how the SBA, as part of the Biden Investing in America Agenda, is committed to making it easier for nonprofits to help their communities by expanding access to capital for historically underserved entrepreneurs. Participants discussed how the SBA and the Biden-Harris Administration can continue to support the nonprofit sector by helping connect nonprofits with the resources they need to thrive. 

In the afternoon, the two visited Sacramento small businesses: Tecma, Inc., a second generation-owned aerospace parts manufacturer, and La Mini Birriera, a new mother and daughter-owned restaurant in the Natomas area. In touring these small businesses and listening to the stories of their respective owners, they saw firsthand the spectrum of successful small businesses driving Sacramento’s economy.

The U.S. Small Business Administration helps power the American dream of business ownership. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov."¯"¯"¯ 

Representative Bera also made a recent stop in North Highlands to address local constituents at the monthly “Lunch Bunch” gathering at Pancake Palace, held each first Thursday at 11:30 at 6225 Watt Avenue.

Bera had flown overnight from Washington D.C. for many local meetings during the day, with this stop being his first. He answered many questions from the locals in attendance, who didn’t hold back with their many questions about the problems facing our nation. He stayed and took even more questions are the luncheon concluded before leaving for his next event.

The next Lunch Bunch event is scheduled for August 3^rd. It is a no-host lunch, with a hearty menu from which to choose.