Press Releases
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-Palm Desert) today voted for H.R. 273 to overturn an automatic pay raise for Members of Congress and continue the current federal government pay freeze. This legislation is estimated to save U.S. taxpayers $11 billion.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-Palm Desert) today cosponsored H.R. 11, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and called upon House leadership to quickly bring the bipartisan Senate-passed version of the bill to the floor for a vote. Earlier this week the Senate passed the VAWA Reauthorization by a vote of 78 to 22.
Washington, DC --- U.S. Representative Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-Palm Desert) tonight released the following statement regarding the President’s State of the Union address:
WASHINGTON, DC --- U.S. Representative Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-Palm Desert) today joined House Republicans in supporting H.R. 444, the “Require a PLAN Act.” This legislation would require the President to submit a proposal to balance the federal budget. H.R. 444 passed the House by a margin of 253-167 with only 26 Democrats, including Rep. Ruiz, voting yes.
Washington, DC --- Today U.S. Representative Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-Palm Desert) released the following statement in recognition of the fourth anniversary of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act.
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-Palm Desert) today released the following statement regarding the Senate’s Bipartisan Framework for Comprehensive Immigration Reform:
Washington, DC --- U.S. Representative Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-Palm Desert) today voted in support of H.R. 325, the bipartisan “No Budget, No Pay Act.” H.R. 325 also includes provisions to suspend the debt limit through May 18, 2013, allowing the United States to avoid a government default.
Washington, DC --- U.S. Representative Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-Palm Desert) today announced his subcommittee assignments for the 113th Congress.
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-Palm Desert) will hold a public swearing-in ceremony in Indio on January 24, 2013. This ceremonial event follows the official oath of office that Rep. Ruiz took in the U.S. House of Representatives on January 3, 2013.
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Raul Ruiz (D-Palm Desert) today announced the process for constituents interested in receiving tickets to the 57th Presidential Inauguration Ceremony to be held in Washington, DC on Monday, January 21, 2013.
Washington, DC – U.S. Representative Raul Ruiz (D-Palm Desert) today delivered remarks at the grand opening of the Desert Hot Springs Community Health and Wellness Center.
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Washington, DC --- Today Congressman Raul Ruiz (CA-36) announced he has been selected to serve on the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.
Congressman Ruiz Sworn in to 113th Congress
Washington, DC -- Today Congressman Raul Ruiz (CA-36) was officially sworn in to the United States House of Representatives as a member of the 113th Congress.
113th Congress Freshmen Class on the steps of the United States Capitol Building.
The First Session of the 113th Congress commences January 3rd, 2013.