Raul Ruiz
U.S. Representative · CA-25 · Democrat
Statements and posts
76 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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All 76 statements
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Rep. Ruiz Statement on the Passing of Civil Rights Icon, Dolores Huerta
Issued statement honoring civil rights icon Dolores Huerta following her death.
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Honoring the Life of DR. Patricia Ann Sandoval
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Dr. Patricia Ann (Greco) Sandoval of Indian Wells, California. Born May 6, 1959, at Tachikawa Air Base in Tokyo, Japan, she was a physical therapist, professor, and devoted mother. She passed away on July 4, 2026, after a long battle with breast…
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CONGRESSMAN DR. RAUL RUIZ DELIVERS REMARKS AT THE 24TH VISION Y COMPROMISO CONFERENCE
Spoke at health workers conference and introduced resolution designating October as National Promotoras Month.
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Ruiz Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Fix Medicare Advantage Payments in Puerto Rico
Introduced bipartisan bill to correct Medicare Advantage payment formula underpaying Puerto Rico.
“As an emergency physician, I know that when care is out of reach, seniors pay the price”
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CONGRESSMAN RAUL RUIZ, M.D. INTRODUCES RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OCTOBER AS NATIONAL PROMOTORAS MONTH
Introduced resolution designating October as National Promotoras Month, honoring community health workers.
“As an Emergency Physician, I saw too many patients arrive when it was already too late. Promotoras change that. They knock on doors, speak our language, and earn the trust that keeps families healthy before a crisis hits. This resolution recognizes their work and thanks them for everything they do for our communities”
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Introduced bipartisan resolution designating October 1st as National Latino and Latina Physician Day.
“Growing up in a farmworker family taught me what it means to go without care, so I became an Emergency Physician to serve under resourced communities”
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Honoring Secretary Wade Crowfoot
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Secretary Wade Crowfoot, a true partner to our communities and a friend to my office, on receiving the Minerva Hoyt California Desert Conservation Award from the Joshua Tree National Park Association. Since 2019, Secretary Crowfoot has served as California's…
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Announced discharge petition for Major Richard Star Act reached 218 signatures, guaranteeing House floor vote.
“It's official, we did it! We reached 218 signatures, and veterans just won a floor vote on my bipartisan Major Richard Star Act. I want to congratulate my partner in this fight, Ranking Member Mark Takano, for his tireless leadership in getting us here”
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Honored FIND Regional Food Bank CEO with Congressional Record entry and community celebration.
“Debbie has been more than a community partner to me and to this district. She has been a trusted collaborator, someone I could call in the middle of a crisis and know she would show up”
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Demanded answers from HHS and immigration agencies on plans to expand child detention capacity.
“This is not a routine capacity planning, it is a rapid, large-scale expansion of child detention, and it demands real oversight”
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Secured federal commitments from EPA and USIBWC to address New River environmental and health crisis.
“Agradecemos la participación y el apoyo del representante estadounidense Raul Ruiz, M.D., y de otras partes interesadas mientras continuamos trabajando juntos para abordar los desafíos binacionales del Río Nuevo”
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Secured federal commitments from EPA and USIBWC to address New River environmental and health crisis.
“We appreciate the involvement and support of U.S. Representative Raul Ruiz, M.D., and other stakeholders as we continue to work together to address the New River's binational challenges”
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Opposed H.R. 9237, citing cuts to VA disability benefits and increased home loan fees.
“When Americans answer the call to serve, we make them a promise that their sacrifice will be honored in full”
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Urged Bureau of Land Management to review Cadiz water extraction project proposal.
“Groundwater depletion at the scale proposed by Cadiz could lower regional water tables, threaten desert springs and seeps that sustain both ecosystems and communities, and reduce the availability of water resources that agricultural producers, rural households, and Tribal nations depend upon”
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Called for discharge petition to force House vote on Major Richard Star Act for wounded veterans.
“Despite fulfilling their commitment and fighting for our protection, fifty-nine thousand medically retired veterans who were injured in combat are losing their benefits. Veterans have waited years for Congress to step up. The time is now.”
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Rep. Ruiz Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen the Community Health Workforce
Introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen health workforce recruitment and retention at federally qualified health centers.
“Community health centers are the backbone of health care in our communities.”
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CONGRESSMAN DR. RAUL RUIZ SECURES EPA ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMITMENT TO ADDRESS NEW RIVER CRISIS
Secured EPA Administrator's commitment to address New River water quality crisis in Imperial Valley.
“The New River is considered the most polluted waterway in North America”
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Introduced legislation to extend federal airspace protections to large outdoor concerts and festivals.
“As festival season begins here in the Coachella Valley and across the country, we must ensure fans, artists, and workers are safe”
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Rep. Ruiz Visits Immigration Detention Site, Urges Passage of Humanitarian
Visited immigration detention facility and urged passage of humanitarian standards legislation for ICE and CBP custody.
“Today’s visit was about oversight and accountability. Last year was one of the deadliest years for immigration detention in more than two decades, with more than 56 people dying in ICE and CBP custody, including deaths connected to this facility.”
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Introduced bipartisan bill to expand domestic battery manufacturing and strengthen critical mineral supply chains.
“America cannot lead the clean energy economy if we continue to outsource the materials that power it”
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Introduced bill requiring health screenings and medical care standards for ICE and CBP detainees.
“There is an alarming rise in deaths of people in ICE and CBP custody and reports of inhumane conditions inside detention centers. The violence and brutality against non-violent criminal immigrants is wrong.”
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Congressman Raul Ruiz Introduces Resolution to Designate “National Desert Day”
Introduced joint resolution to designate second Saturday of January as National Desert Day.
“Growing up in the desert, these landscapes were not just where we lived, they were part of who we are”
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Court Sides With Ruiz and Colleagues, Reinstates Real-Time Oversight of Immigration Detention
Federal court reinstated congressional oversight rights for unannounced immigration detention facility visits.
“Today’s decision is a critical victory toward restoring our ability to conduct essential congressional oversight on behalf of the American people. It reinforces the rule of law and reminds the administration that oversight is not optional.”
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Sent letter to EPA urging maintenance of fine particulate matter air quality standards.
“Maintaining strong, science-based air quality protections is one of the most effective tools we have to safeguard the public’s health”
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Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Seniors’ Access to Care by Strengthening Medicare
Introduced bipartisan bill to strengthen Medicare payments to prevent doctor shortages.
“Expanding access to health care by strengthening Medicare for Seniors is a priority of mine. It’s becoming more difficult for Seniors to find physicians through Medicare”
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