Representative Raul Ruiz, Democratic from California

Raul Ruiz

Representative · California · Democrat

Raul Ruiz

House Floor

Recent comments in the House

Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Debbie Espinosa, president and CEO of FIND Food Bank, and her 8 years of extraordinary leadership. Debbie and I have stood together through disaster response, through the darkest days of the pandemic, and in the fight to protect the Federal nutrition programs that many children and farmworker families depend on.
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Biography
Raul Ruiz, an emergency room physician, grew up in Coachella, California, as the son of farmworkers. Elected to represent California’s 25th Congressional District in 2012, he has prioritized public health, veterans’ affairs, and environmental protections. Ruiz authored the Burn Pit Registry Act to help veterans exposed to toxic substances and serves as ranking member of the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic. He consistently advocates for improved healthcare access and disaster preparedness, bringing a practical, service-oriented approach to representing his diverse district.
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2013-Present

    Representing California's 25th district

  • Senior Associate Dean, School of Medicine at University of California Riverside

    2011

  • Founder, Coachella Valley Healthcare Initiative

    2010

  • Emergency Physician, Eisenhower Medical Center

Policy Focus
Health26%
Armed Forces and National Security18%
Native Americans8%
Government Operations and Politics7%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Raul Ruiz's record in Congress.

  • Veterans' Access to Care

    Authored the Veterans' Access to Speedy Review Act to expedite veterans' disability claims appeals.

  • Salton Sea Restoration Funding

    Secured federal funding for environmental restoration projects at the Salton Sea to address public health and ecological concerns.

  • COVID-19 Relief for Farmworkers

    Helped obtain PPE and COVID-19 testing resources for agricultural workers in Riverside County during the pandemic.

  • Public Safety Communications

    Introduced the Public Safety Officer Pandemic Response Act to extend benefits to first responders affected by COVID-19.

Committee Assignments
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  • House Committee on Energy and Commerce

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