Raul Ruiz
Sourced recordU.S. House - CA District 25 · Congressional District 25
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Profile Snapshot
Raul Ruiz is an American physician and politician serving as the U.S. representative for California's 25th congressional district. He is a member of the Democratic Party. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
Freedom of Speech
Religious Liberty
Second Amendment
Due Process
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Federalism / States' Rights
Judicial Philosophy
Protection of Individual Rights
Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
Sanctity of Life
Marriage
Gender & Biological Reality
Parental Rights
School Choice
Child Protection
Human Trafficking
Adoption & Foster Care
Family Stability
Integrity & Public Leadership
20%The public record on promises, ethics, transparency, consistency, accountability, and use of public power.
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Promise Keeping
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Transparency
Ethics
Corruption Record
Financial Accountability
Abuse of Power
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Leadership Character
National Security, Law & Elections
20%The public record on national defense, borders, elections, law enforcement, public safety, and foreign policy.
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National Security, Law & Elections
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Border Security
Immigration Policy
National Defense
Veterans
Law & Order
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Election Integrity
Public Safety
Foreign Policy
Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Economic Stewardship
20%The public record on taxes, debt, spending, regulation, energy, growth, and small business.
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Balanced Budget
National Debt
Tax Policy
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Government Spending
Regulatory Reform
Energy Independence
Economic Growth
Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
46/47 verifiedEvery item below is a stored record. 46 have a named source with a working link, 1 have partial sourcing.
- PartialRaul Ruiz is a candidate for U.S. House - CA District 25profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on TRIA Program Reauthorization Act
- VerifiedRaised $3,409,976.53 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Rep. Dr. Raul Ruiz, Lawmakers, and Veterans Groups Oppose H.R. 9237, the "Take Care of America's Veterans Act," Demand for Clean Major Richard Star Act
- VerifiedPublic statement: Rep. Ruiz Highlights Concerns with Cadiz Water Project, Calls on Bureau of Land Management for a Full Review
- VerifiedPublic statement: Ruiz and Takano Hold Press Conference Calling on House Members to Sign Discharge Petition and Force a Vote on the Major Richard Star Act
- VerifiedPublic statement: CONGRESSMAN DR. RAUL RUIZ SECURES EPA ADMINISTRATOR'S COMMITMENT TO ADDRESS NEW RIVER CRISIS
- VerifiedPublic statement: Rep. Ruiz Fights for Legislation to Strengthen Airspace Safety Protections for Coachella Valley Festivals and Concerts Nationwide
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Raul Ruiz issues statement regarding fatal ICE shootings in Maine and Houston - kyma.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Raul Ruiz leads three Republican rivals - The Desert Sun
- VerifiedNews coverage: Raul Ruiz, CA-25 candidate, 2026 primary election questionnaire - Orange County Register
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Raul Ruiz urges investigation into Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino - The Desert Review
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Ruiz Visits Immigration Detention Site, Urges Passage of Humanitarian - Congressman Raul Ruiz (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Labor unions, Congressman Raul Ruiz denounce the return of Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino - CaloNews.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Raul Ruiz Fights to Reopen Government, Protect Health Care for American Families - Congressman Raul Ruiz (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: AAMC Recognizes Rep. Raul Ruiz, MD, with 2025 ACE Award - AAMC
- VerifiedNews coverage: Democratic Physicians Announce Launch of Congressional Doctors Caucus - Congressman Raul Ruiz (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz Joins Democratic Members of Congress, Labor Partners, and Veterans to Stand Against Trump & Musk’s Dangerous Policies for VA - Congressman Raul Ruiz (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Raúl Ruiz, Congressman, California, 25th District - USCIS (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Bill affecting Native youth treatment center nears passage in Congress - Congressman Raul Ruiz (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Raul Ruiz, U.S. Representative for California's 36th Congressional District - LULAC
- VerifiedNews coverage: Congressman Raul Ruiz On The Coronavirus Response Bill - 1A | Speak Freely
- VerifiedNews coverage: Seeing double: Congressman Raul Ruiz has a challenger. His name is also Raul Ruiz - The Desert Sun
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-04-30: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-04-28: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
2026-04-27: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
2026-04-20: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-04-20: Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-04-20: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-04-20: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-04-16: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-03-27: Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-06-25: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
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Public Statements
adcrumb"> Home Media Press Releases June 25, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) joined House Veterans' Affairs Committee Ranking Member Mark Takano (CA-39), Reps. Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Pat Ryan (NY-18), Mike Thompson (CA-04), and Gil Cisneros (CA-31), alongside the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), the National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE), Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), and the Union Veterans Council (AF
Council (AFL-CIO), to oppose H.R. Issues : Veterans Read More June 17, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. — Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25) today highlighted his deep concerns with a proposal by Cadiz, Inc. — a company backed by foreign investors — to extract and sell groundwater from the heart of the Mojave Desert. Issues : Energy and Environment Read More Ruiz and Takano Hold Press Conference Calling on House Members to Sign Discharge Petition and Force a Vote on the Major Richard Star A
to extract and sell groundwater from the heart of the Mojave Desert. Issues : Energy and Environment Read More June 4, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. - June 4, 2026 - Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25) and Ranking Member of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee Rep. Mark Takano (CA-39) held a press conference on the steps of the U.S. Capitol calling on House Members to sign the discharge petition for the Major Richard Star Act (H.R. 2102) - an effort to force House Leadership to br
n effort to force House Leadership to bring the bill to the floor for a vote. Issues : Veterans Read More April 28, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz (CA-25) pressed The Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin at the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment hearing on the FY2027 EPA Budget, securing a commitment from the Administrator to visit the New River region, engage with the binational water quality study, an
ed to address the Tijuana River crisis to the New River in Imperial Valley. Issues : Energy and Environment Read More March 30, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. — As festival season officially begins in the Coachella Valley and communities across the country, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA‑25) is taking action to make large outdoor concerts and music festivals safer for fans, artists, and workers. This year, Rep. Ruiz introduced the Protecting Outdoor Concerts Act to extend federal airspace
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