House Democratic Leader Jeffries Appoints Dr. Ruiz as Ranking Member of Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic

Washington, D.C. – Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appointed Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25) to serve as Ranking Member of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic. Following the announcement, Dr. Ruiz issued the below statement: 

“I am honored to have been appointed by Democratic Leader Jeffries to serve as Ranking Member of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic. As a physician and public health expert, I will take an equity-based and patient-centered approach to put people above politics and identify common-sense solutions that will protect our nation’s health.” 

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