Press Releases

Washington, D.C. — Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25) introduced the Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in ICE and CBP Custody Act, legislation to require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). The legislation ensures health screenings and identifies and treats emergencies for individuals held in federal custody.

Washington, D.C. – Washington, D.C. — Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25) introduced a joint resolution expressing support for the designation of the second Saturday of January as “National Desert Day,” recognizing the ecological, cultural, and economic importance of America’s desert landscapes and their deep connection to the communities that call them home. 

Washington, D.C. –The decision was made in the case brought forth by 12 Members of Congress in Neguse et al. v. U.S. ICE et al.
 

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, Congresswoman Nanette Barragán, and Congressman Troy Carter sent a letter to EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin urging the Agency to keep the current fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air quality standards in place. The letter calls on the EPA to abandon any efforts, judicial or administrative, to roll back the PM2.5 standards and to safeguard the health of millions of Americans, particularly in overburdened and environmental justice communities.

Washington, D.C. – Today, on International Children’s Day (November 20), Congressman Raul Ruiz (CA-25) reintroduced the Children’s Act for Responsible Employment (CARE Act), legislation that extends the same child-labor protections that apply in every other industry to children working in agriculture.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Raul Ruiz (CA-25), Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), and Ami Bera (CA-06) introduced bipartisan legislation, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act, to protect seniors' access to care by ensuring Medicare keeps pace with rising health care costs. The bill helps prevent doctor shortages in Medicare by making sure payments better reflect the real cost of delivering care, especially in rural, underserved, and low-income communities.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-Calif.-25), and U.S.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25) and Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03) led a letter urging Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kennedy and Office of Budget and Management (OBM) Director Vought to immediately release the highest possible amount of Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding available under the November 2025 Continuing Resolution.