Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25) took to the House floor to recognize National Police Week, a nationwide recognition of law enforcement officers who gave their lives in the line of duty. Today, Dr. Ruiz recognized local fallen officers and Riverside County Sheriff’s Deputies, called for reforms to support their families, and advocated for increased mental health resources and support for local departments grieving the loss of their fellow officers.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D.
Washington, D.C. — This week, a bipartisan coalition of doctors in Congress joined forces to introduce H.R. 2474, the Strengthening Medicare for Patients and Providers Act. The legislation introduced by Representatives Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-CA-25), Larry Bucshon, M.D. (R-IN-08), Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA-06), and Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (R-IA-01) would address payment uncertainty affecting Medicare-participating physicians and avoid a possible physician shortage for Medicare beneficiaries. H.R.
Winterhaven, CA – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25) joined Deputy Secretary of the Interior Tommy Beaudreau, Senior Advisor to the President and White House Infrastructure Implementation Coordinator Mitch Landrieu, Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Calimlim Touton, and U.S.
El Centro, CA – Today, White House Senior Advisor and Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu joined Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25) for a visit to Imperial County focused on the region’s infrastructure need. As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America Tour, Landrieu and Dr.
Indio, CA – Today, White House Senior Advisor and Infrastructure Coordinator Mitch Landrieu joined Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. for an infrastructure tour of California’s 25th District. As part of the Biden Administration’s Investing in America Tour, Landrieu and Dr.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Ahead of César Chávez Day, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla and Representative Raul Ruiz (both D-Calif.) introduced bicameral legislation to create the César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Historical Park. This bill would preserve the nationally significant sites associated with César E. Chávez and the farm worker movement in California and Arizona. The legislation is cosponsored by Senator Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Representatives Grijalva and Gallego (both D-Ariz.).
Washington, D.C. – Congressmen Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25) and Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) are working together on bipartisan legislation that would help military retirees access their full-earned benefits. Under current law, veterans with combat-related injuries qualify for medical retirement pay for their service from the Department of Defense and for disability compensation for injuries connected to their service from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25) pressed the Southern California Gas Company (SoCalGas) for answers after a sudden increase in gas bills rocked consumers across Southern California this winter. In a letter to SoCalGas Chief Executive Officer Scott Drury, Dr. Ruiz called on the executive to provide information on the steps the company is taking to protect customers from future price increases.