Problem Solving and Bipartisanship
Since joining Congress, Dr. Ruiz has consistently worked across the aisle to find bipartisan solutions to the injustices and challenges that veterans face. In the name of local veteran Jennifer Kepner, Dr. Ruiz founded the bipartisan and bicameral Congressional Burn Pits Caucus, had nine bipartisan burn pits bills signed into law, and worked across the aisle to get historic bipartisan legislation signed into law like the Honoring our PACT Act. He’s also working closely with Republican Representative Gus Bilirakis (FL) to help disabled veterans access their full, earned benefits by introducing the Major Richard Star Act.
Dr. Ruiz understands how important strong, reliable infrastructure is to meet the demands of our growing communities. That is why he advocated and voted for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act – known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – to bring our region’s infrastructure into the 21st Century. The bipartisan legislation invests over $16 billion in California’s roads, bridges, highways, and waterways. It also includes $36 billion for intercity passenger rail projects like the CV-Rail Project to connect Los Angeles and the Coachella Valley.
As a doctor, Dr. Ruiz takes a pragmatic, people-first approach to solving problems. Over the years, he has collaborated with Republicans on legislation to improve seniors’ access to treatment for opioid use disorders, address our nation’s physician shortage, and protect seniors’ access to Medicare. He’s also brought Republicans and Democrats together to protect people from surprise medical bills by championing the Protecting People from Surprise Medical Bills Act and fighting for the policies that would put the needs of patients first.
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WASHINGTON– Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25), joined in the reintroduction of the bipartisan Health Out-of-Pocket Expense (HOPE) Act for the 119th Congress. The HOPE ACT will create a tax-advantaged account that enables millions of Americans with most types of insurance coverage to save for health care costs through both individual and employer contributions.
Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) releases the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 10545, the American Relief Act of 2025.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) sent a letter to Jim Vena, Chief Executive Officer of Union Pacific Railroad, and Beth Whited, President of Union Pacific Railroad expressing his deep concern and disappointment regarding the most recent train stoppage in California’s 25th Congressional District.
“The frequency of Union Pacific train stoppages occurring is extremely dangerous to the lives of my constituents and needs to be rectified immediately,” Congressman Ruiz (CA-25) addresses in the letter.
Niland, CA – Recently, Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) visited the site of the Niland Post Office that burnt down in April 2022.
On April 19, 2024, Congressman Raul Ruiz sent a letter to Postmaster General Louis DeJoy along with U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Laphonza Butler to bring attention to the inadequate postal service access for the families and individuals in the Niland community.
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Washington D.C. – Yesterday, Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) released the following statement after President Biden announced two new executive actions that will offer a path to citizenship for thousands of immigrants who are married to U.S. citizens and further protect Dreamers.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-CA) and Congressman Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN) announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation to improve participation in clinical trials by underrepresented populations.
Washington D.C. – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25) released the following statement on voting to table the attempt to oust Speaker Johnson.
Washington D.C. – Today, Rep. Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25), Rep. Aguilar (CA-33), Rep. Takano (CA-39), and Rep. Torres (CA-35) released the following statement on their advocacy urging President Biden to send federal disaster assistance to Southern California:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25) announced $2.8 million in federal funding from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to fund the Hargrave Grade Separation Planning Project in Banning, Calif.