BERA, Ami, a Representative from California; born in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Calif., March 2, 1965; B.S., University of California-Irvine, Irvine, Calif., 1987; M.D., University of California-Irvine, Irvine, Calif., 1991; physician; professor; associate dean, University of California-Irvine School of Medicine, 2004-2007; chief medical officer, Sacramento County, Calif.; unsuccessful candidate for election to the United States House of Representatives in 2010; elected as a Democrat to the One Hundred Thirteenth Congress (January 3, 2013-present).