Press Releases
Palm Desert, CA – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) announced that Walmart will open new COVID-19 vaccination sites in Riverside County in the cities of San Jacinto, Beaumont, Hemet, and Palm Desert. Today's announcement is the latest development in Dr. Ruiz's advocacy to bring more vaccines to residents of California's 36th Congressional District. Last month, Dr.
Palm Desert, CA –Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) called for an investigation into the handling of the ongoing situation at Oasis Mobile Home Park (OMHP) by the Southern California Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA). Since August 2019, the Oasis Mobile Home Park in Thermal has been under an Emergency Order from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) after arsenic levels nine-times the legal limit were found in the drinking water system.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-CA) announced the introduction of H.R. 2163, the Safe Step Act – a bipartisan bill to improve step therapy protocols and ensure patients are able to safely and efficiently access the best treatment for them. Step therapy protocols can cause unnecessary delays in care, or worse, require patients to try ineffective or potentially dangerous medications before finding the treatment most suited to their needs.
Thermal, CA – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) administered the COVID-19 vaccine to constituents alongside Desert Healthcare District at a Rite Aid mobile vaccine clinic in Thermal, CA. The event took place at Desert Mirage High School and follows Dr. Ruiz's advocacy for retail pharmacies to prioritize hard-hit, medically underserved communities like those in California's 36th district.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) applauded the passage of H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act, and H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act—vital legislation to modernize and reform our immigration system. Dr. Ruiz voted for H.R. 6 to secure permanent protections against deportation and an earned pathway to citizenship for Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recipients, and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders. Dr. Ruiz also voted to pass H.R.
Palm Desert, CA – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) announced that Inland Behavioral Health Services and Borrego Community Health Foundation have been included in the Federal Health Center COVID-19 Vaccine Program.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) released the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Deb Haaland as Secretary of the Interior.
Statement from Rep. Ruiz:
Coachella, CA – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) administered the COVID-19 vaccine to constituents at a Rite Aid mobile vaccine clinic hosted in conjunction with Desert Healthcare District. The event took place at Coachella Valley High School and follows Dr. Ruiz's advocacy for retail pharmacies to prioritize hard-hit, medically underserved communities like those in California's 36th district.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives passed a number of Rep. Raul Ruiz's public health priorities as part of H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. Rep. Ruiz (CA-36) fought to include language to provide major funding for environmental justice grants, physician teaching health centers, and Tribal health programs.
Palm Desert, CA – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) hosted a press conference with local DACA recipients and advocates on the need for the House to pass H.R. 6, the Dream and Promise Act. Ruiz is the Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC). The House will vote next week on H.R. 6, which would allow Dreamers and individuals with Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to contribute fully in the country they love and know to be their home by providing a pathway to citizenship.