Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-Palm Desert) led a group of California lawmakers in urging Governor Jerry Brown to declare a state of emergency due to drought conditions across California.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-Palm Desert) released the following statement on the House vote for passage of the bipartisan appropriations agreement that funds the government for FY 2014.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-Palm Desert) announced $1,500,000 in funding for the repair or reconstruction of Federal-aid highways and roads that have suffered serious damage as a result of wildfires in Riverside County.

WASHINGTON, DC – As Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-Palm Desert) concludes his first year in Congress, he has worked with members of both parties on behalf of small businesses, middle class families, veterans, students, and seniors across the Coachella Valley.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-Palm Desert) joined a group of bipartisan lawmakers in support of legislation that would restore cuts to military retiree cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) included in the Bipartisan Budget Act.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-Palm Desert) released the following statement on the House vote for passage of the bipartisan budget agreement that will fund the federal government for two fiscal years.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-Palm Desert) and other lawmakers met with Department of Energy Secretary, Dr. Ernest Moniz to discuss renewable energy production.

Palm Springs, CA – Today, Dr. Raul Ruiz (D-Palm Desert) introduced a bipartisan bill designed to help curb healthcare fraud among senior citizens.