Press Releases

Palm Desert, CA — Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25), released the following statement regarding reports that Senate Republicans plan to send the House of Representatives a government funding bill that fails to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits:

Beaumont, CA — Last week, Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25), joined the City of Beaumont and Mayor Mike Lara, to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of the Second Street Extension, a major infrastructure project designed to ease traffic congestion and improve safety across the region.

RIVERSIDE, CA – Today, Members of the Inland Empire Congressional Delegation—Reps. Mark Takano (CA-39), Pete Aguilar (CA-33), Raul Ruiz (CA-25), and Norma Torres (CA-35)—gathered at a local food bank that distributes food across Riverside and San Bernardino Counties to spotlight the impact of the Trump Administration’s refusal to distribute November’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for 42 million Americans.  

RIVERSIDE, CA – Inland Empire Representatives Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25), Pete Aguilar (CA-33), Mark Takano (CA-39), and Norma Torres (CA-35) call out the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for actions that intimidate voters and undermine confidence in California’s free and fair elections.

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz is in Washington, D.C. pushing to end the reckless government shutdown and protect affordable health care for hardworking families.

This morning, he participated in a Democratic Steering and Policy Committee hearing to stand up for the millions of Americans who depend on the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits to access lifesaving care. Those credits expire at the end of 2025 if Congress fails to act.

Brawley, CA – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25), hosted a dedication ceremony officially designating the United States Postal Service facility at 401 Main Street in Brawley, California, as the “Walter Francis Ulloa Memorial Post Office Building.”

Palm Desert, CA – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz introduced the Home Energy Assistance in Times of Shutdown Act (HEATS Act), legislation that ensures families in need can continue receiving critical home energy assistance, even during a government shutdown like the one currently impacting families in California’s 25^th district. 

Congressman Ruiz: You know, I believe the Bill of Rights defines the core of our country, and I hope my Republican colleagues recognize their importance. They certainly recognize the importance of the Second Amendment, but you can’t have the second if you don’t have the First Amendment.