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Palm Desert, CA – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) issued the following statement on emergency orders issued by the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the owners of three Thermal mobile home parks with drinking water systems that present a danger to residents.
This week, President Joe Biden signed into law two bills authored by Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) to address the military's use of toxic burn pits as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022. Ruiz's bills will expand the Burn Pits Registry and enhance medical training on the health effects of burn pits.
Washington, D.C. – This week, President Joe Biden signed into law two bills authored by Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) to address the military's use of toxic burn pits as part of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022. Ruiz's bills will expand the Burn Pits Registry and enhance medical training on the health effects of burn pits.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) called for the reversal of monthly increases in out-of-pocket costs for Medicare Part B. Recently, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced a nearly $22 monthly increase in Medicare Part B premiums will take effect in 2022.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-CA) joined a group of bipartisan doctors in Congress in launching a radio PSAto encourage COVID-19 vaccine booster shot participation, especially for seniors and those with underlying health conditions. In the PSA, Dr. Ruiz along with U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS) and John Barrasso, M.D.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) announced the arrival of $1 million in federal funding from the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) to address the crisis at the Salton Sea.
Local Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz introduced legislation on Tuesday that would restrict airspace around large concerts and music festivals, such as Coachella and Stagecoach.
H.R. 5827, the Protecting Outdoor Concerts Act, would keep workers, concertgoers, and Valley residents safe at major concert events, Ruiz's office announced.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) announced H.R. 5827, the Protecting Outdoor Concerts Act, to keep workers, concertgoers, and Valley residents safe at major concert events.
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz highlighted how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help local, state, and tribal communities, including California's 36th District. Specifically in regards to climate change, job creation, environmental justice, and local economies.