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March 3, 2022
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Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 3967, the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2021, or the Honoring our PACT Act, comprehensive toxic exposure legislation that seeks to address the full gamut of issues impacting toxic-exposed veterans' access to earned benefits and care.

March 2, 2022
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) urged a swift vote on the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2021, or the Honoring our PACT Act, comprehensive legislation that seeks to address the full gamut of issues impacting toxic-exposed veterans' access to earned benefits and care.

Issues:Veterans
March 1, 2022
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36), Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, announced that Alma, a Dreamer from Thermal, California, will join him as his virtual guest for this evening's State of the Union Address.

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March 1, 2022
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Washington — President Biden on Tuesday used his first State of the Union address to issue a call to action for Congress to do more to assist veterans experiencing enduring health issues after exposure to burn pits while serving in Iraq and Afghanistan, elevating a matter th

Issues:Veterans
February 25, 2022
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) pressed the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to immediately resolve delays in service that have resulted in an enormous backlog of unprocessed tax returns.

February 24, 2022
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Russia's aggression "threatens peace and stability around the globe," said Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-Coachella.

INLAND EMPIRE, CA — Inland Empire congressional representatives Thursday expressed dismay over Russia's invasion of Ukraine, with two reps criticizing President Joe Biden's response to the naked aggression.

February 24, 2022
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U.S. Sen. Alex Padilla called the invasion "unprovoked and unjustifiable." Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Burbank, called the invasion "an attack on the idea that countries are free to choose their own destiny, an attack on the rules-based order that has kept world peace since WWII. And most critically, an attack on democracy itself."

February 21, 2022
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Washington, D.C.– Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) released the following statement on the passing of Dr. Paul Farmer, a global health pioneer and the founder of the nonprofit organization Partners In Health:

Issues:Health Care
February 18, 2022
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WASHINGTON — El congresista por el Distrito 36, Raúl Ruiz, anunció un esfuerzo para llevar a casa fondos adicionales para los hospitales y proveedores locales que luchan contra los aumentos repentinos de hospitalizaciones debido a las variantes Delta y Omicron.

Issues:Health Care
February 17, 2022
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) is leading efforts to bring home additional funding for local hospitals and providers battling surges in hospitalizations due to the Delta and Omicron variants. In a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services, Dr.