Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25) announced Calipatria City Councilmember Michael J. Luellen II as his guest at this year’s State of the Union Address. Councilmember Luellen is one of the youngest serving elected officials in California at just 18 years old. He is also the youngest person to ever serve on Calipatria City Council.
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appointed Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25) to serve as Ranking Member of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic. Following the announcement, Dr. Ruiz issued the below statement:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25) put the spotlight on the Salton Sea during a Congressional hearing—highlighting the region’s clean energy potential and the need to address the local environmental and public health crisis. In the House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing on “American Energy Expansion,” Dr.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25) took to the House floor to honor fallen Riverside County Deputies Isaiah Cordero and Darnell Calhoun. Deputies Cordero and Calhoun were tragically shot and killed while serving in the line of duty less than one month apart. To honor their legacies, Congressman Ruiz recorded their life stories in the Congressional Record and called for a moment of silence on the House floor.
Beaumont, CA – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25) joined the 12th annual Pass Area Veterans Expo to speak with local veterans about services his office offers as well as recently signed into law legislation that will help local veterans receive the benefits and care they have earned and deserve, such as the Honoring our PACT Act. Following the event, Dr. Ruiz issued the below statement:
Calexico, CA – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25) visited the U.S.-Mexico border where he met with Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and local officials to assess the situation on the ground and discuss Southern California’s immigration needs. Following his tour of the Calexico West Port of Entry (POE), Dr. Ruiz met with the City of Calexico and Imperial County officials for a discussion on support for border communities.
Washington, D.C. – On Friday, President Joe Biden signed into law legislation authored by Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25) to take more than 2,500 acres of land in the San Jacinto Mountains into trust for the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. The legislation, H.R. 897, the Agua Caliente Land Exchange Fee to Trust Confirmation Act, would allow the Tribe to further their conservation efforts and practice consistent forest management.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. issued the following statement in reaction to the passing of Entravision CEO Walter F. Ulloa:
Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a government funding package for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023, which included historic investments in the Indian Health Service (IHS). Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) championed the funding, successfully pushing for a historic federal investment of $4.9 billion dollars for FY23. At Dr.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives sent its Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 government funding package to President Biden’s desk, which includes bold investments that will benefit local projects in California’s 36th District, legislation authored by Congressman Raul Ruiz (CA-36) to honor the legacies of two local heroes, and provisions to address the crisis at the Salton Sea. The legislation will also increase funding for mental health programs for law enforcement officers.