Dr. Ruiz Announces Landmark Salton Sea Legislation

Dear Friends,

I know firsthand the harmful impacts the Salton Sea has on our public health, our environment, and our economy. That is why this week, I introduced landmark legislation to address this urgent public health and environmental crisis.

Fighting for Clean Air: New Salton Sea Legislation

My bill, the Salton Sea Public Health and Environmental Protection Act, will boost federal resources for the all-hands-on-deck approach at the Salton Sea to promote the public's health and create a sustainable environment.

This legislation will bring significant federal funding, streamline interagency coordination, expedite projects, and hold federal agencies accountable to their commitment to the Sea! Read more about this legislation here.

By working together, we can create a future with a sustainable Salton Sea.

Sincerely,

Raul Ruiz, M.D.
Member of Congress


This Week in CA-36:

• This week, the House passed my bill to guarantee disabled veterans lifetime passes to National Parks. Read more here.
• Starting tomorrow, Riverside County will follow an overnight curfew, prohibiting non-essential activities from 10:00 pm to 5 am. Read more here.
• On Tuesday, the State of California announced wearing a mask is now required statewide. Read more here.
• COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Riverside County. Continue to take precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Click here to find out where you can get tested.