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Problem Solving and Bipartisanship

“As a doctor, I have always put people above partisanship and solutions above ideology. I have made it a top priority to work with anyone who has a good idea, Republican or Democrat, to find pragmatic solutions to the challenges facing my constituents and our nation. The fact is, it doesn’t matter whose name is on the bill, or what party it comes from, if it’s a good idea, we have a responsibility to come together and support it.”
- Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D.

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.