Rep. Ami Bera introduces legislation requiring Congress to approve advanced AI chip sales to China, emphasizing national security.
Quiver AI Summary
Representative Ami Bera, M.D., introduced legislation aimed at requiring congressional approval for the sale of advanced AI semiconductors to China. The bill, co-sponsored by Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, responds to recent comments by former President Trump regarding the sale of downgraded AI chips, emphasizing national security concerns.
The proposed legislation mandates a dual approval process involving both the Secretary of Commerce and Congress, ensuring thorough review of national security implications. Bera stated, "Decisions about exporting our most advanced AI chips shouldn’t be made unilaterally behind closed doors."
The bill also includes strict criteria for evaluating the potential risks of such exports, aiming to prevent benefits to the Chinese military or human rights abuses resulting from the technology transfer. It asserts that U.S. technological leadership must be safeguarded through transparent governmental processes.
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Ami Bera Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Ami Bera is worth $13.7M, as of August 26th, 2025. This is the 94th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Bera has approximately $283.5K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Ami Bera Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Ami Bera:
- H.R.4391: Minerals Security Partnership Authorization Act
- H.R.4390: U.S. Diplomatic Posture Review Act of 2025
- H.R.3947: Easy Enrollment in Health Care Act
- H.R.3748: MARITIME Act
- H.R.3674: Global Alzheimer’s Initiative Now Act
- H.R.3429: US-Japan-ROK Trilateral Cooperation Act
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Ami Bera Fundraising
Ami Bera recently disclosed $161.9K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 507th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 31.6% came from individual donors.
Bera disclosed $136.2K of spending. This was the 407th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Bera disclosed $1.9M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 169th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
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