Indian-American Ami Bera Appointed to House Intelligence Committee

Indian-American Ami Bera Appointed to House Intelligence Committee: Dr. Ami Bera, an Indian-American congressman, has been named to a significant US House Committee that deals with intelligence-related matters. The House Permanent Selection Committee on Intelligence is charged with providing oversight of the country’s intelligence activities, including the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), National Security Agency (NSA) as well as the military intelligence programs.

February 2023 Current Affairs Quiz

Indian-American Ami Bera Appointed to House Intelligence Committee- Key Points

• Dr. Bera informed that he is honored to be appointed by Leader Jeffries to serve on the House Intelligence Committee which plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety and national security of the United States.
• The sixth Congressional District of California is represented by Dr. Ami Beri, a six-term congressman. He has also served on the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee.
• During the 117th Congress, Bera served as Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia, and Non-proliferation, where he spearheads Congressional efforts to strengthen ties with Indo-Pacific allies and partners to advance the US economic and security interests.
• In the 117th Congress, Indian American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi served on the House Intelligence Committee.