Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-CA) sent a letter to Governor Gavin Newsom urging him to reconsider any plans that would include closing Calipatria State Prison, following the Governor’s announcement in the May Revision of the California Budget that another state prison will be closed this year.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-CA) and Congressman August Pfluger (R-TX) announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation to improve participation in clinical trials by underrepresented populations.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Raul Ruiz (CA-25) delivered remarks on the Floor of the House of Representatives regarding the devastating Palm Springs IVF Facility Explosion.
Washington, D.C. –Today, Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) released the following statement on the explosion reported near American Reproductive Centers IVF facility.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25) and Congressman Gabe Evans (CO-8) introduced the Critical Minerals and Manufacturing Support Act, a bill aimed at strengthening the 45X Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit to spur domestic production of critical clean energy technologies, create good-paying jobs, and enhance U.S. energy security.
Rancho Mirage, CA – Today, Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz hosted a community town hall in partnership with the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee, bringing together local leaders, constituents, story tellers and committee members for a robust discussion on the most pressing issues facing California’s 25th District.
Brawley, CA – Today, Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) issued the following statement regarding to planned closure of the Spreckels Sugar Beet Facility in Brawley, California:
"I’m deeply disappointed by the news of the Spreckels Sugar Beet Facility’s planned closure in Brawley. I am heartbroken for the workers and their families, and I urge all stakeholders to come together once again and exhaust every option to save this facility and the communities it supports.” - Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25)
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz joined Ranking Member Diana DeGette and fellow members of the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee in demanding a meeting with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., amid growing concerns over his DOGE-directed staff cuts and the escalating bird flu and measles outbreaks.
For more than two months, the Energy and Commerce Committee has requested a meeting or hearing with Secretary Kennedy’s office—requests that have gone entirely unanswered.
WASHINGTON, DC (April 7, 2025) — Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25), Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-05), and introduced the Cool Roof Rebate Act, legislation to create a rebate program for reflective roofing products to lower home temperatures and reduce energy consumption and costs.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On César Chávez Day, Representative Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.-25) and U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) introduced bicameral legislation to create the César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park. This bill would preserve the nationally significant sites associated with César E. Chávez and the farm worker movement across California and Arizona. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is cosponsoring the legislation.