Representative Ami Bera announces he will skip the State of the Union, criticizing President Trump's political tactics in an op-ed.
Quiver AI Summary
Rep. Ami Bera explains decision to skip State of the Union: On February 16, 2026, Representative Ami Bera published an op-ed in MeidasTouch detailing his decision to forgo attendance at President Trump’s State of the Union address. He argues that participating would legitimize what he describes as Trump's "political theater."
Bera calls for unity and clarification among Democrats: In his op-ed, Bera urges Democrats to better articulate their positions and offers a critique of Trump's approach to governance, suggesting it reflects a disregard for democratic principles. He emphasizes the need for clear communication on issues that matter to constituents, such as community safety and healthcare costs.
Response to Trump's rhetoric and actions: Bera accuses Trump of creating a divisive atmosphere through inflammatory remarks and questions Trump's commitment to American values. He concludes by asserting that representation should focus on serving the public interest rather than catering to the president's personality or agenda.
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Ami Bera Fundraising
Ami Bera recently disclosed $275.1K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 30th, 2026. This was the 362nd most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 67.8% came from individual donors.
Bera disclosed $272.7K of spending. This was the 259th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Bera disclosed $2.0M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 218th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Ami Bera's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Ami Bera Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Ami Bera is worth $13.7M, as of February 13th, 2026. This is the 95th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Bera has approximately $278.9K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Ami Bera's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Bera.
Ami Bera Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Ami Bera:
- H.R.7198: Ensuring Access to General Surgery Act of 2026
- H.R.6428: To require the Secretary of State to submit a report on participation in educational and cultural exchange programs.
- H.R.6126: United States Foreign Service Commemorative Coin Act
- 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
You can track bills proposed by Ami Bera on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Bera.
2026 California's 3rd Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $7,732,781 of spending in California's 3rd congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $769,407 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- AMERICANS FOR PROSPERITY ACTION, INC. (AFP ACTION) DBA CVA ACTION AND DBA LIBRE ACTION ($364,941)
- A STRONG INNOVATION ECONOMY REQUIRES STRONG IP PROTECTION ($341,521)
- REPRODUCTIVE FREEDOM FOR ALL ($40,000)
- NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND ($9,158)
- PLANNED PARENTHOOD AFFILIATES OF CALIFORNIA VOTES PAC ($6,359)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 California's 3rd congressional district election.
