Press Releases
Washington, D.C. –Today, Raul Ruiz (D-CA) and Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have reintroduced the Major Richard Star Act alongside Senators Rick Scott (R-FL), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Mike Crapo (R-ID) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA).
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Today, all six Democratic physicians serving in the U.S. House of Representatives formally announced the launch of the Congressional Doctors Caucus.
The caucus is dedicated to promoting the health and well-being of Americans, advancing pragmatic health care policy and providing fellow Members with insights on critical health issues.
Members of the caucus include:
Washington D.C. –Today, Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) released the following statement about the passing of his friend Congressman Raúl Grijalva.
“My heart is broken for the passing of my friend Congressman Raúl Grijalva. I found wisdom in his counsel and comfort in his friendship. He was a fighter, an artist, and a man with a sharp sense of humor. His loss will be deeply felt.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) announced that Mayor Pro-Tempore for the City of Imperial and Cardiovascular Nurse Practitioner, Dr. Ida Obeso-Martinez, will be his guest for President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) released the following statement in response to a meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskyy at the White House.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) released the following statement regarding his vote against the House Republicans’ inhumane budget scheme.
House Republicans’ budget calls for $880 billion in cuts from the Energy and Commerce Committee which will result in cuts to Medicaid, threatening more than 10 million Californians' well-being and the health-care providers that serve them.
Washington, DC – On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, Congressman Raul Ruiz MD (CA-25) will host a telephone townhall that will stream live on Facebook.
The conversation will include Trump’s Executive Orders, the federal funding freeze, and questions from community members.
Washington, D.C. – Today, February 13, 2025, at 12:30 PM ET, Democratic Members of Congress, alongside national labor leaders representing veterans, veteran affairs (VA) employees, and veterans’ advocates, held a press conference outside of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)Headquarters to take a stand against the Trump Administration’s harmful executive orders that will negatively impact benefits for veterans nationwide and VA employees and the delivery of health care.
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, February 6, 2025, at 5:00 PM ET, Democratic doctors in the House of Representatives held a press conference to address their concerns regarding the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS).
WASHINGTON– Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25), joined in the reintroduction of the bipartisan Health Out-of-Pocket Expense (HOPE) Act for the 119th Congress. The HOPE ACT will create a tax-advantaged account that enables millions of Americans with most types of insurance coverage to save for health care costs through both individual and employer contributions.