Raul Ruiz
Democrat Representative, District 25, California
25 bills200 cosponsored$2.4M raised674 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceRoots
Education
- “a Masters of Public Health from the School of Public Health” source
- “a Masters of Public Policy from the Kennedy School of Government” source
- “After graduating from Coachella Valley High School” source
- “completed his Residency in Emergency Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh” source
- “Dr. Ruiz graduated magna cum laude from UCLA.” source
- “Dr. Ruiz served as a Senior Associate Dean” source
- “he earned his Medical Degree” source
Career
Public service
- “elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2012” source
Honors
- “a Fellowship in International Emergency Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital” source
Also stated
- “both of his parents were farmworkers” source
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Legislation
HR 10747sponsor
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate geographic adjustments to Medicare Advantage benchmarks in Puerto Rico.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
HRES 1589sponsor
Expressing support for the designation of October 1 as "National Latino and Latina Physician Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10545cosponsor
To prohibit the intimidation of election officials and election workers.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HRES 1583sponsor
Expressing support for the designation of October as "National Promotoras Month".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HRES 1559cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HRES 1545cosponsor
Recognizing the importance of Latino community leadership and engagement in outdoor recreation and conservation activities that protect United States natural resources, and expressing support for the designation of September 12 through September 20, 2026, as "Latino Conservation Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HR 10424cosponsor
To establish a National Science Foundation grant program to provide opportunities for and strengthen research capacity at institutions of higher education to stimulate sustainable improvement in existing research and development at such institutions, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
HR 10414cosponsor
To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to increase access to community health workers under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
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.
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HR 9929cosponsor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4640 Cass Street in San Diego, California, as the "Mary Wilding Memorial Post Office Building".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 9902cosponsor
To prohibit the naming of any Federal building, facility, or program after any elected official or political appointee for a certain period or while using their name commercially, and for other purposes.
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.
HR 9877sponsor
To improve the health of minority individuals, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, Agriculture, Oversight and Government Reform, Education and Workforce, the Judiciary, the Budget, Veterans' Affairs, Natural Resources, Armed Services, Homeland Security, Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Foreign Affairs, 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.
HR 9698cosponsor
Advanced Coursework Equity Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HRES 1427cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of July 10th as Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9473cosponsor
To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to the individuals who fought for or with the United States against the armed forces of Imperial Japan in the Pacific theater and became prisoners of war from December 8, 1941, to August 15, 1945.
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.
HR 9445cosponsor
To ensure the right to provide reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
HR 9374cosponsor
To require the Secretary of Homeland Security to develop and maintain an online detainee locator system, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
HRES 1342cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2026 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HRES 1247cosponsor
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2102) to amend title 10, United States Code, to provide for concurrent receipt of veterans' disability compensation and retired pay for disability retirees with combat-related disabilities, and for other purposes.
Motion to discharge the Committee on Rules filed by Mr. Takano. Assigned to the Discharge Calendar, Calendar No. 8.
HR 8629sponsor
To strengthen recruitment, training, and retention of the health center workforce to improve access to care and health outcomes in rural and underserved communities, and for other purposes.
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.
HR 8556sponsor
To improve oversight of Department of Defense compliance with certain requirements for domestic food supply chains, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Voting Record
297 yea367 nay9 missed1 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Raul RuizDemocratic· this member$2.4M raised
- Joe MalesRepublican$1.1M raised
- Ceci TrumanRepublican—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$2.4M
Small donors $97KLarge individual $1.1MPACs $1.2M
Spent $1.7MCash $2.4M
2024 cycle$2.5M
Small donors $163KLarge individual $1.2MPACs $1.1M
Spent $2.4MCash $1.7M
2022 cycle$2.3M
Small donors $240KLarge individual $952KPACs $1.1M
Spent $3.0MCash $1.6M
2020 cycle$2.5M
Small donors $379KLarge individual $1.1MPACs $968K
Spent $1.8MCash $2.3M
2018 cycle$3.2M
Small donors $427KLarge individual $1.5MPACs $1.2M
Spent $2.5MCash $1.6M
2016 cycle$3.2M
Small donors $469KLarge individual $1.7MPACs $1.1M
Spent $2.6MCash $990K
2014 cycle$3.4M
Small donors $268KLarge individual $2.0MPACs $1.1M
Spent $3.1MCash $374K
2012 cycle$2.0M
Small donors $333KLarge individual $1.2MPACs $469K
Spent $1.9MCash $51K
Top Contributors
DAVITA$16K
US ACUTE CARE SOLUTIONS$14K
APPLIED BUSINESS CONCEPTS$14K
ENGLISH LLOYD & ARMENTA$14K
CHANDI GROUP USA, INC.$14K
PZ INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING$14K
CHANDI GROUP USA, INC.$13K
ST. GEORGE'S UNIVERSITY$13K
PZ INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING$13K
PALM SPRINGS TENNIS CLUB MEMBERS ASSOC$12K
Committees
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Communications and Technology
- Environment
- Health
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HR 10747: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate geographic adjustments to Medicare Advantage benchmarks in Puerto Rico.
sponsor2026-10-05
legislation
HRES 1589: Expressing support for the designation of October 1 as "National Latino and Latina Physician Day".
sponsor2026-09-28
legislation
HR 10545: To prohibit the intimidation of election officials and election workers.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HRES 1583: Expressing support for the designation of October as "National Promotoras Month".
sponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HRES 1559: Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
cosponsor2026-09-17
legislation
HR 10424: To establish a National Science Foundation grant program to provide opportunities for and strengthen research capacity at institutions of higher education to stimulate sustainable improvement in existing research and development at such institutions, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
HR 10414: To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to increase access to community health workers under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
HRES 1545: Recognizing the importance of Latino community leadership and engagement in outdoor recreation and conservation activities that protect United States natural resources, and expressing support for the designation of September 12 through September 20, 2026, as "Latino Conservation Week".
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
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An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
nay2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
nay2026-09-16
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
nay2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Retire through Ownership Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
nay2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
nay2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
nay2026-09-15
vote
GUARD Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Whistleblower Protection Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
nay2026-09-15
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-09-15
vote
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
nay2026-09-03
vote
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
nay2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
nay2026-09-02
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 252025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 252023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 362021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 362019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 362017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 362015-01-06, 2017-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 362013-01-03, 2015-01-03Democrat
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