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Raul Ruiz's Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (CA) - District 25

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  • Rated 100% by Planned Parenthood Action Fund (None)
  • "Today marks one year since @SCOTUS’s devastating decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, which took away rights of women to decide what to do with their bodies and their future. I will continue to stand with women and work to right this wrong." (www.facebook.com)
  • Rated 100% by NARAL Pro-Choice America (None)
  • Voted against HR 26 "Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of S 610 "Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Dr. Ruiz understands that after a lifetime of hard work, our nation’s seniors deserve access to quality, affordable health care. That is why he is a staunch defender of Medicare and has worked to strengthen it over the years. His bipartisan bill, the Protecting Seniors' Access to Medicare Act, became law on February 9, 2018, as part of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018." (ruiz.house.gov)
  • Rated 100% by National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare (NCPSM) (None)
  • "As an emergency medicine physician, I know how important it is for people I serve to have access to quality, affordable health care. I will always fight to lower costs for families, protect Medicare for seniors, and find bipartisan solutions that will improve our nation’s health care system for all." (ruiz.house.gov)
  • Voted against HR 1 "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 10% by FreedomWorks (None)
  • Rated 5% by National Tax Limitation Committee (None)
  • Voted against HR 6760 "Protecting Family and Small Business Tax Cuts Act of 2018" (votesmart.org)
  • "10 years since the #CitizensUnited decision + 1 year since the House passed the For the People Act = $4.5 billion in election-related spending from special interests. It's time for the Senate to vote on #HR1, so we can shed light on dark money in politics." (www.facebook.com)
  • Rated 100% by Common Cause (None)
  • "I Voted in favor of the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicing Act to bring bold reforms to combat racially targeted excessive use of force and racial profiling. This bill reflects many of the changes identified in my conversations with leaders in the Black community and police chiefs – from banning chokeholds and expanding the use of body cameras, to improving training standards and promoting de-escalation." (l.facebook.com)
  • "Tonight my thoughts are with the family of Daunte Wright. I grieve with them for their loss. I refuse, and encourage you to refuse, to fall into a state of hopelessness and accept these killings as business as usual. Instead, let’s raise hope in action through electoral votes and preventative solutions based policies at ALL levels of government." (www.facebook.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7120 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2020" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 133 "Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "Dr. Ruiz believes that local small businesses are the drivers of job creation and the lifeblood of our economy. In 2015, Congressman Ruiz worked with the Small Business Administration to open an SBA office in Palm Desert to support small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs across the Inland Empire, creating new, sustainable, good-paying jobs in our region. Dr. Ruiz received a 100% Rating on his Scorecard from the Coachella Valley Chamber of Commerce for his commitment to working with the business community to advance job creation and business expansion opportunities." (ruiz.house.gov)
  • "Dr. Ruiz understands how high prices in the grocery aisle and at the gas pump are weighing heavily on working families in our communities and across the country, especially on those living paycheck to paycheck. That is why Congressman Ruiz Voted in favor of the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act to bring down costs for families. Also, Dr. Ruiz advocated and Voted in favor of the historical Inflation Reduction Act to bring down health care and energy costs for our local families." (ruiz.house.gov)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2 "Moving Forward Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 5735 "THRIVE Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "From expanding access to affordable housing to strengthening local educational programs, I believe in results! In 2021, I helped bring home nearly $60 MILLION in federal funding for projects that’ll expand access to clean drinking water, fight food insecurity, and improve the lives of the people I serve." (www.facebook.com)
  • "I just voted to support families, children, and for more affordable housing through the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act. This bill is not perfect, it is a bipartisan compromise that extends the child tax credit and incentivizes construction of more affordable housing for families in my district and nation. I will continue to work on expanding the child tax credit and making housing affordable for all." (www.facebook.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7301 "Emergency Housing Protections and Relief Act of 2020" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7688 "Consumer Fuel Price Gouging Prevention Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Dr. Ruiz understands how high prices in the grocery aisle and at the gas pump are weighing heavily on working families in our communities and across the country, especially on those living paycheck to paycheck. That is why Congressman Ruiz Voted in favor of the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act to bring down costs for families. Also, Dr. Ruiz advocated and Voted in favor of the historical Inflation Reduction Act to bring down health care and energy costs for our local families." (ruiz.house.gov)
  • "Today, we celebrate the one-year anniversary of the historic passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (#IRA). In addition to addressing drought and extreme weather due to climate change, this law helps reduce the costs of medicine and energy, invests in renewable energy options, and has already allocated $250 million towards addressing the Salton Sea. Kudos to the Biden-Harris Administration for focusing on investing in underserved communities." (www.facebook.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5376 "Build Back Better Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "The burden of student loan debt is holding many in our communities back from securing their financial futures & fully contributing to our economy. That is why as Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair last year, I met with President Joe Biden & urged him to deliver much-needed forgiveness to student borrowers." (l.facebook.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2547 "Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Right now, the burden of student loan debt is holding many in our communities back from securing their financial futures and fully contributing to our economy. That is why as Chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, I met with President Biden and urged him to deliver much-needed forgiveness to student borrowers. I applaud the action he took today that will help ease local families’ financial burden and boost educational attainment for Americans across the country." (l.facebook.com)
  • "I once again feel let down by @SCOTUS’ ruling to knock down @potus student debt relief program. The burden of student loan debt holds many in our communities back. Along with other CHC members, I am committed to working with @potus to find a solution that helps ease the heavy burden of student debt." (www.facebook.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5746 "Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Our democracy is strongest when all Americans have the right to make their voices heard. On the 56th anniversary of the #VotingRightsAct, we renew our commitment to defending this sacred right and honoring the legacy of Congressman John Lewis by passing the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the #ForThePeople Act." (www.facebook.com)
  • "Our democracy is strongest when every American is heard. Today, I Voted in favor of the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to #RestoreTheVote. With this bill, we will restore and strengthen the Voting Rights Act, combat voter suppression, and honor the legacy of Congressman John Lewis." (www.facebook.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4 "John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4447 "Expanding Access to Sustainable Energy Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • "By producing more renewable energy on federal land than any other congressional district in the country, our district is leading the way in clean energy job growth and increasing our energy independence! I'm committed to continuing to build a clean energy workforce at the local level #AmericanWindWeek" (www.facebook.com)
  • "I am grateful to President Biden for taking swift action to stop the Trump Administration’s eleventh hour attack on our environment by undermining the Desert Renewable Energy Conservation Plan. This longstanding agreement was negotiated between local community and environmental organizations; renewable energy businesses; and state stakeholders, and it must be upheld. I will always work to protect our pristine desert habitat while meeting California’s renewable energy needs." (l.facebook.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 9 "Climate Action Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted against HR 1 "Lower Energy Costs Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Our region is a national leader in clean energy development. I'm excited to see two new solar projects move forward that'll help lower energy costs for families, create good-paying jobs, and increase our energy independence." (l.facebook.com)
  • Rated 0% by American Energy Alliance (None)
  • Voted against HR 21 "Strategic Production Response Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Rated 0% by National Rifle Association (NRA) (None)
  • "The House passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act is a positive step forward in our work to address the gun violence epidemic. With its provisions to help keep guns out of the hands of high-risk individuals, protect victims of domestic violence, and strengthen background checks for young gun buyers, this bipartisan legislation will help save lives. I voted to send this legislation to President Joe Biden's desk today, and I look forward to seeing him quickly sign it into law." (www.facebook.com)
  • Rated 0% by Gun Owners of America (GOA) (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 8 "Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021" (votesmart.org)
  • "The uninsured rate reached a four-year high due to President Trump's sabotage of the Affordable Care Act. This means less care, more illness, more costs for everyone, and more risk of spreading infections. THIS is why I am fighting to #ProtectOurCare and why it is so important for our nation." (l.facebook.com)
  • "As a physician, I care deeply about our communities' health and will always work to expand access to life-saving care. Today, I'm thankful for 12 years of quality, affordable health coverage made available by the #AffordableCareAct, which has covered 5 million Californians and protected 286,000 #CA36 residents with pre-existing conditions. I am committed to building on this success and will continue fighting every step of the way to lower health care costs and strengthen coverage for seniors, families, and workers in our communities and across the country." (www.facebook.com)
  • "Over the years, Dr. Ruiz has worked to expand health access in rural communities like ours. He’s gotten two bills signed into law to address the shortage of providers in our region and across the country by expanding the teaching health center program. His bill to strengthen this key program, the Teaching Health Centers Graduate Medical Education Extension Act, became law on December 27, 2020, as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2021. Additionally, Dr. Ruiz secured $300 million for the teaching health center program in the American Rescue Plan, which included his bill, the Expanding Teaching Health Centers Act." (ruiz.house.gov)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1425 "Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Feeling good after the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure bill got signed into law and looking forward to passing the Build Back Better Act to give middle class families tax cuts, create millions more jobs, extend pre-k for our kids, and home care and Medicare for our elders. All this while being fiscally responsible, paid for, and reducing the debt." (www.facebook.com)
  • "Being Sky and Sage's dad is my greatest blessing and responsibility. As a member of the Dads Caucus, I'm fighting for working families across the country and advocating for policies like paid family leave and the expanded child tax credit to ensure parents have the support they need!" (www.facebook.com)
  • "On Grandparents Day, please join me in wishing the best to all the wonderful grandparents who care for our children, share their stories with us, and bring us so much joy and love! I am proud to work to support all of our nation's seniors and recognize the contributions they make by introducing the Grandparent-Grandchild Medical Leave Act, which would ensure employees can care for a grandparent or grandchild with a serious health condition. Click below to learn more about my bill and be sure to thank a grandparent today!" (l.facebook.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6201 "Families First Coronavirus Response Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "It is unacceptable that seniors across the country are rationing their medication or sometimes forgoing it altogether because of high prices. That is why I support H.R. 3, the Lower Prescription Drugs Cost Now Act to lower out-of-pocket costs for our seniors." (www.facebook.com)
  • "When we talk about prescription drugs, we must talk about lowering out-of-pocket costs for our seniors. That's why I support H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act, which would: ✅Empower Medicare to negotiate prices ✅Stop companies from unreasonably increasing prices for Americans ✅Cap annual out-of-pocket costs for Medicare Part D beneficiaries" (www.facebook.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 3 "Lower Drug Costs Now Act of 2019" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6833 "The Affordable Insulin Now Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "Today, we celebrate 10 years of Dreamers impacting our communities, boosting our economy, and strengthening our nation! Their stories show us what the real meaning of the American Dream is. To Dreamers like Rubi and Vanessa: We celebrate you. We stand with you. We fight for you." (www.facebook.com)
  • "As we work to fix our broken immigration system, improve border efficiency, and restore asylum at our borders, we must take a humanitarian approach and proactively protect all vulnerable populations lawfully seeking asylum in our country. The LGBTQI community is one of the most vulnerable to face persecution, violence, and abuse in their home countries, throughout their journey to our borders, and in detention centers. As a trained humanitarian, I am going to assess their vulnerabilities and help provide humanitarian protections that are consistent with our American laws and their human rights." (l.facebook.com)
  • "Dreamers like my constituent Rosa -- who contributes to our economy every day -- live in a constant state of uncertainty. They need relief now! We must protect Dreamers and secure a pathway to citizenship in the only place they've ever called home. " (www.facebook.com)
  • Voted against HR 2494 "POLICE Act of 2023" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4695 "Protect Against Conflict by Turkey (PACT) Act" (votesmart.org)
  • "As the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine continues to escalate, it is crucial that the United States open its arms to those seeking safety and security and strengthen the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. President Biden's commitment to provide an additional $1 billion in humanitarian assistance to the Ukrainian people and to welcome one hundred thousand refugees fleeing Russia's aggression is a positive step in this direction. After personally witnessing the devastating toll of Russia's unprovoked attack, I called on the Administration to raise the refugee cap and do more to welcome not just Ukrainian refugees, but all refugees fleeing violence and persecution. I thank President Biden for heeding my call, and I stand ready to work with the Administration to provide the support that refugees need." (l.facebook.com)
  • "Yesterday, I met with Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss how the United States can rally international coordination to provide humanitarian aid for Ukraine, address the complex humanitarian crisis in the region, and support our Allies." (www.facebook.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6968 "Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5692 "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (votesmart.org)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6833 "Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023" (votesmart.org)

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