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February 28, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Today Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) voted in favor of H.R. 2339, the Protecting American Lungs and Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act. The bill, which passed the House 213-195, includes a ban on the manufacturing and sale of flavored e-cigarettes and tobacco. Also included in the bill is a measure from Dr.

Issues:Health Care
February 25, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) and the Beaumont-Cherry Valley Water District (BCVWD) announced a $1.5 million Bureau of Reclamation grant award that will go toward water conservation efforts. The announcement comes after Dr.

February 18, 2020
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Palm Springs, CA – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) spoke out against the Trump Administration's proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2021, which would cut $1.6 trillion from health care programs over the next 10 years. Alongside local health care groups, Dr.

February 13, 2020
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Washington, DC – Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) is pushing the Department of Health and Human Services to promptly reimburse Riverside County for expenses related to receiving, testing, housing, and monitoring Americans quarantined upon their return from China. Dr. Ruiz led a letter also signed by Rep. Mark Takano (CA-41) and Rep.

Issues:Health Care
February 12, 2020
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Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) has received the prestigious Dr. Nathan Davis Award for Outstanding Government Service from the American Medical Association (AMA).

Issues:Health Care
February 5, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz (CA-36) attended a briefing for members of Congress on the Coronavirus and updates surrounding the United States' response to the disease. At the briefing, Dr.

January 31, 2020
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Palm Desert, CA – Rep. Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) announced Elizabeth Esteban, a 16-year-old junior at Desert Mirage High School, as his guest for this year's State of the Union. Every year Dr. Ruiz brings a member of the community to see the State of the Union.

January 29, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) and the Torres Martinez Band of Desert Cahuilla Indians announced a $3.7 million grant to address the housing shortage on tribal reservation land. This grant will allow the Tribe to construct safe, affordable housing units for families currently residing in crowded environments.

January 29, 2020
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Washington, D.C. – Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) is continuing to press forward with the Environmental Justice Initiative for the East Valley. Dr Ruiz spoke today at the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on the Environment & Climate Change about the harmful effects airborne particulate matter has on public health.