Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Today, the Congressional Doctors Caucus released the following statement condemning RFK Jr.’s proposed mass layoffs at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), warning of devastating consequences for public health and safety.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) issued the following statement regarding Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s unauthorized disclosure of classified military plans, including the planned timing of a strike on a Houthi militant in Yemen:
“Fire Pete Hegseth! Posting classified war plans on a commercially available app is one of the worst national security breaches in history! It put American lives at risk!”
Washington, D.C. –Today, Raul Ruiz (D-CA) and Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have reintroduced the Major Richard Star Act alongside Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA).
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Today, all six Democratic physicians serving in the U.S. House of Representatives formally announced the launch of the Congressional Doctors Caucus.
The caucus is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of Americans, advancing pragmatic health care policy and providing fellow Members with insights on critical health issues.
Members of the caucus include:
Washington D.C. –Today, Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) released the following statement about the passing of his friend Congressman Raúl Grijalva.
“My heart is broken for the passing of my friend Congressman Raúl Grijalva. I found wisdom in his counsel and comfort in his friendship. He was a fighter, an artist, and a man with a sharp sense of humor. His loss will be deeply felt.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) announced that Mayor Pro-Tempore for the City of Imperial and Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner, Dr. Ida Obeso-Martinez, will be his guest for President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) released the following statement in response to a meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskyy at the White House.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) released the following statement regarding his vote against the House Republicans’ inhumane budget scheme.
House Republicans’ budget calls for $880 billion in cuts from the Energy and Commerce Committee which will result in cuts to Medicaid, threatening more than 10 million Californians' well-being and the health-care providers that serve them.
Washington, DC – On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, Congressman Raul Ruiz MD (CA-25) will host a telephone townhall that will stream live on Facebook.
The conversation will include Trump’s Executive Orders, the federal funding freeze, and questions from community members.
Washington, D.C. – Today, February 13, 2025, at 12:30 PM ET, Democratic Members of Congress, alongside national labor leaders representing veterans, veteran affairs (VA) employees, and veterans’ advocates, held a press conference outside of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)Headquarters to take a stand against the Trump Administration’s harmful executive orders that will negatively impact benefits for veterans nationwide and VA employees and the delivery of health care.