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September 8, 2016

Washington, D.C. – Today Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-36), in light of the potential environmental risks of the proposed Dakota Access Pipeline, called for a review of the federal programs and policies that protect the health and environmental security of American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Dr. Ruiz, who serves as Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs urged the U.S.

August 18, 2016

Palm Desert, CAToday, Representative Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) visited the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at Twentynine Palms to observe their large-scale military operations simulation and to meet with high-level Marine Corps officials to discuss their work to protect Americans abroad and at home.

July 14, 2016

Washington, D.C. – Today, Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-36) urged Speaker Ryan not to adjourn without bringing a vote on legislation to address gun violence and the growing threat of the Zika virus.

“Congress should not adjourn without addressing two critical issues to keep Americans safe. We must vote on solutions that can reduce the risk of deaths from gun violence, including preventing terrorists from buying guns in the United States, and contain the spread of the Zika virus,” said Dr. Ruiz.

July 6, 2016

Washington, D.C. – Today, Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-36) joined a limited, bipartisan group of House and Senate leaders to finalize the language of a bill to address opioid abuse and addiction across the nation.

Issues:Health Care
May 3, 2016
Palm Desert, CA – On Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 5:00PM PT, Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-36) will be unveiling the winner of the Fourth Annual Congressional Art Competition.
April 11, 2016
Washington, D.C. – Today Dr. Ruiz (CA-36), a Harvard alumnus, was invited to speak at Harvard Medical School of Medicine to address health equity, social justice and diversity before students and faculty.
March 31, 2016
Palm Desert, CA – On Saturday, April 2 at 9:00AM PT, Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-36) will join veterans and their families at the 6th annual VEAP (Veteran Easy Access Program) Expo at the Riverside County Fairgrounds in Indio. The event is free and open to the public. The expo will feature several booths with information on housing, transportation, legal services, career resources, health care, and other Veteran benefits.
Issues:Veterans
March 18, 2016
Palm Desert, CA – Today, Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-36) released the following statement after meeting with Major General Lewis A. Craparotta and key leadership at the Marine base in Twentynine Palms.
Issues:Veterans
March 3, 2016
Washington, D.C. – Today Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-36) authored a bipartisan letter, signed by 61 of his colleagues, to House Speaker Ryan urging a vote on emergency funding to fight the Zika virus that continues to spread through the Americas.
March 1, 2016
Washington, D.C. – Today, Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-36) and Representative Jared Polis (CO-02) released the following statement after the House passed the FEMA Disaster Assistance Reform Act of 2015.