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Every day, our community is working together to prevent the spread of COVID-19. As we continue to fight this pandemic, I am also focused on the financial security of families, workers, businesses and our local economy.
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Dear Friends,
Last week, the House passed and the President signed into law historic legislation to address the coronavirus pandemic. The Coronavirus, Aid, Response, and Economic Security (CARES) Act includes direct monetary payments that will provide immediate relief for families, workers, and small business owners across the nation.
Washington, DC – Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D., Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) and 28 other bipartisan members of California's Congressional Delegation wrote to Treasury Secretary Mnuchin and Department of Interior Secretary Bernhardt on Wednesday urging them to support tribal governments by quickly disbursing funds from the CARES Act.
On Friday, the Coronavirus, Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act passed the House and became law. This comprehensive legislation provides financial relief for American families, workers, and small businesses during this public health and economic crisis.
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. applauded passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, historic families and workers-first legislation, which will now go to the President's desk for his signature.
Washington D.C. – Today, Dr. Ruiz announced the introduction of the Care for COVID-19 Act, which would require health plans to cover diagnostic and treatment services related to COVID-19, at no cost to the patient.
As our nation continues to address the COVID-19 outbreak, I am working hard to help you stay informed so that you can better protect your health. Here's an update on this week:
Palm Desert, CA – Today, Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-Palm Desert) continued his COVID-19 public health education with a district-wide telephone town hall. Along with a panel of local public health experts, Dr. Ruiz answered the community's questions on the coronavirus and our nation's response. This comes after Dr.
Washington, D.C. – As the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States and around the world, Reps. Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36), Underwood (IL-14), and Roe (TN-01) have introduced a bipartisan bill in the House to analyze the dependence of the United States on critical drugs and medical devices that are sourced or manufactured outside of the United States.