Congressman Ruiz Released the Following Statement on the Passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein

 Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25) released the following statement on the passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein:

“I am deeply saddened by the recent passing of Senator Dianne Feinstein – a trailblazer for our democracy and all of us in California and across the nation. My heart and prayers go out to her family, friends, staff, and her community,” said Dr. Ruiz. “I had the honor of working with Senator Feinstein on legislation to better the lives of our constituents’ issues like funding for the Salton Sea, improving access to the Desert Sage Youth Wellness Center and creating the Sand to Snow National Monument. Her perseverance, integrity, and compassion will always be remembered in the halls of Congress, and she will be remembered across the nation as a champion for women's rights, gun violence prevention, and LGTBQ+ rights.”