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Washington, D.C. – Today Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-36), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs, issued the following statement in response to a joint statement by the Departments of Interior, Justice, the Army regarding Standing Rock Sioux Tribe v. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers:

Washington, D.C. – Today Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-36), in light of the potential environmental risks of the proposed Dakota Access Pipeline, called for a review of the federal programs and policies that protect the health and environmental security of American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Dr.

Palm Desert, CA – Today, Representative Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-36) visited the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at Twentynine Palms to observe their large-scale military operations simulation and to meet with high-level Marine Corps officials to discuss their work to protect Americans abroad and at home.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-36) urged Speaker Ryan not to adjourn without bringing a vote on legislation to address gun violence and the growing threat of the Zika virus.

Washington, D.C. – Today, Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-36) joined a limited, bipartisan group of House and Senate leaders to finalize the language of a bill to address opioid abuse and addiction across the nation.