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Ami Bera
Aligns with you
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Ami is pushing hardest on
Economic × Social
left ↔ right · libertarian ↕ authoritarian
Government control × Nationalism
internationalist ↔ nationalist · low ↕ high control
applies to the maps & the answers below
Ami’s answers
Their position on each question. ★ = part of their agenda.
Foreign Aid0/10inferred · 80%
Substantially increase foreign aid as a core tool for reducing global poverty and advancing humanitarian goalsSharply cut or eliminate most foreign aid and focus resources on domestic needs
AnswerSubstantially increase foreign aid as a core tool for reducing global poverty and advancing humanitarian goals
AI summary Ami Bera is a strong supporter of global health and foreign aid programming and condemned the Trump administration's termination of nearly all U.S. foreign assistance programs. (paraphrased — not a direct quote) source ↗ · as of 2026-06-18
U.S. Southern Border Security0/10record · 80%
Shift away from physical barriers and heavy patrols, investing instead in addressing migration's root causes and processing arrivals humanelyPursue maximum enforcement, including large troop deployments and sealing the border against unauthorized entry
AnswerShift away from physical barriers and heavy patrols, investing instead in addressing migration's root causes and processing arrivals humanely
“Voted against on Laken Riley Act (2025-01-22).” source ↗ · as of 2026-06-18
Legal Immigration Levelsno data
Substantially expand legal immigration to widen lawful pathwaysCut legal immigration significantly across most categories
Rent Controlno data
Impose strong rent caps that tightly limit annual increases across most rental housingProhibit rent control entirely and let supply and demand set rental prices
U.S. Military Spending0/10record · 80%
Significantly cut defense spending and redirect funds to domestic and diplomatic prioritiesSubstantially expand defense spending to ensure clear military superiority over rivals
AnswerSignificantly cut defense spending and redirect funds to domestic and diplomatic priorities
“Voted against on Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2026 (2025-07-18).” source ↗ · as of 2026-06-18
Legalizing Recreational Marijuana2.5/10inferred · 70%
Fully legalize, regulate, and tax marijuana nationwide for adult useMaintain the federal ban and enforce it consistently across all states
AnswerLegalize at the federal level but let states decide their own rules
AI summary Ami Bera opposed California's Proposition 64 to legalize recreational marijuana in 2016, but has since voted in favor of the MORE Act to legalize recreational cannabis at the federal level. (paraphrased — not a direct quote) source ↗ · as of 2026-06-18
Death Penaltyno data
Abolish the death penalty in all casesExpand the death penalty and speed up the appeals process to carry out sentences
Same-Sex Marriageno data
Same-sex marriage is a fundamental right that should be fully protected and treated identically to other marriagesMarriage should be legally defined as a union between one man and one woman
Affirmative Actionno data
Such considerations should be actively used to expand diversity and remedy past discriminationRace and ethnicity should never be considered in admissions or hiring decisions
Privatizing Veteran Healthcare2.5/10inferred · 70%
Keep all veteran care within an expanded, fully government-run VA health system and limit outside referralsShift most veteran care to the private sector, with the government primarily paying private providers
AnswerStrengthen the VA as the primary provider while allowing private care only when the VA cannot meet timely needs
AI summary Ami Bera has worked to get more medical staff into the VA system to reduce wait times for veterans and believes the mistreatment of veterans is immoral and un-American. (paraphrased — not a direct quote) source ↗ · as of 2026-06-18
Tariffs (General Approach)no data
Eliminate most tariffs to lower prices and expand free tradeApply high tariffs across the board to prioritize domestic manufacturing and economic independence
Balancing Tax Increases vs Spending Cutsno data
Close gaps almost entirely by raising taxes, especially on high earners and corporations, with little to no spending reductionClose gaps almost entirely through spending cuts, while reducing taxes wherever possible
Wealth Taxno data
Yes, levy a broad annual wealth tax with meaningful rates to reduce concentration of wealthNo, an annual wealth tax is unworkable and discourages saving and investment
Government Regulation Overallno data
Expand regulation significantly to protect consumers, workers, and the environment.Sharply cut regulations and require strict cost-benefit limits on new rules.
Government Secrecy vs Transparencyno data
Default to disclosure, classifying only narrow material and declassifying aggressively over timePrioritize secrecy by default, giving agencies wide authority to withhold security-related information
Private School Vouchersno data
Prohibit using public funds for private school tuition and keep money in public schoolsProvide universal vouchers or education savings accounts usable at any school
Universal Healthcare5/10inferred · 80%
Establish a single, government-run health plan that covers everyone and replaces private insuranceRely on the private market and individual choice, with minimal government involvement in coverage
AnswerBuild toward universal coverage by combining expanded public programs with regulated private insurance
AI summary Ami Bera believes that every American deserves access to affordable, high-quality healthcare and supports universal coverage. (paraphrased — not a direct quote) source ↗ · as of 2026-06-18
Prescription Drug Prices2.5/10inferred · 80%
Have the government set or cap drug prices directly to guarantee affordabilityLeave prices to the market and rely on private negotiation to control costs
AnswerEmpower public programs to negotiate prices broadly and import lower-cost drugs
AI summary Ami Bera supports allowing Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices, capping out-of-pocket prescription drug costs, and has urged the FDA to take steps to reduce drug prices. (paraphrased — not a direct quote) source ↗ · as of 2026-06-18
Overall Gun Laws2.5/10inferred · 80%
Much stricter, with broad new limits on sales, ownership, and firearm typesMuch looser, treating firearm access as a strongly protected right
AnswerSomewhat stricter, adding targeted regulations to current law
AI summary Ami Bera supports restrictions on gun purchases, requiring background checks for every firearm sale and transfer, and voted for the Protecting Our Kids Act, while also opposing the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act. (paraphrased — not a direct quote) source ↗ · as of 2026-06-18
Abortion (Overall)2.5/10inferred · 80%
Legal in all cases as a personal medical decisionIllegal in nearly all cases to protect unborn life
AnswerLegal in most cases with limited later-term restrictions
AI summary Ami Bera champions women's access to healthcare, believes decisions about a woman's health should be between her and her doctor, voted against a 20-week abortion ban, and supported the Women's Health Protection Act. (paraphrased — not a direct quote) source ↗ · as of 2026-06-18
Carbon Taxno data
Adopt a high, rising carbon tax to sharply cut emissions, with rebates to householdsReject any carbon tax and address emissions through innovation rather than pricing
Climate Change (Overall)2.5/10inferred · 80%
Treat climate change as a top national emergency requiring sweeping, immediate actionMake climate change a low priority and avoid policies that restrict industry or raise costs
AnswerMake climate change a high priority with strong, sustained policy commitments
AI summary Ami Bera is committed to fighting climate change with practical, science-driven solutions, supported the Inflation Reduction Act, and believes in transitioning to a clean energy economy. (paraphrased — not a direct quote) source ↗ · as of 2026-06-18
Universal Basic Incomeno data
Establish a generous universal basic income large enough to cover basic living costs for everyoneOppose any basic income and rely on work, markets, and private opportunity to support people
Federal Minimum Wage2.5/10inferred · 70%
Raise the federal minimum wage substantially and index it to rise with the cost of livingEliminate or freeze the federal minimum wage and let the market set pay
AnswerIncrease the minimum wage significantly and phase it in over several years
AI summary Ami Bera signed a petition to force consideration of the Fair Minimum Wage Act, which would increase the federal minimum wage to $10.10 per hour. (paraphrased — not a direct quote) source ↗ · as of 2026-06-18
Electoral Collegeno data
Replace the Electoral College with a direct national popular votePreserve the current winner-take-all Electoral College system unchanged
Voter ID Laws7.5/10inferred · 70%
Require no ID; allow voting on signature or affirmation of identityRequire strict government-issued photo ID for all voters with few exceptions
AnswerRequire government-issued photo ID with limited exceptions
AI summary Ami Bera opposes the SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship and photo identification to register and vote, arguing it would make it harder for many Americans to vote. (paraphrased — not a direct quote) source ↗ · as of 2026-06-18
Public Transportation Funding2.5/10inferred · 80%
Dramatically increase public subsidies to expand service and make transit free or nearly free for all ridersMinimize public funding and let transit operate on fares or shift to private operators
AnswerIncrease government funding to widen coverage and keep fares low
AI summary Ami Bera has secured significant federal grants for Sacramento's public transportation, including for zero-emission buses and infrastructure improvements, and voted for the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. (paraphrased — not a direct quote) source ↗ · as of 2026-06-18
Honesty note. Every position carries a source, a confidence, and an as-of date. Answers flagged inferred are AI- or estimate-derived, came through review, and are never presented as fact. The maps, alignment, and agenda all derive from these sourced answers. The “aligns with you” number is your own weighting — not a recommendation of who to vote for.