Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D., a U.S. representative for California’s 25th district, recently highlighted community initiatives and public health concerns through a series of posts on his official Twitter account.
On December 10, 2025, Ruiz addressed constituents who could not attend a local event in person: “Miss the chance to join Veterans University in person? You can still tune in. Watch the livestream to hear from community partners and veteran service organizations about the benefits you’ve earned and deserve. WATCH it here: https://t.co/b6I66drGhp”
Later that day, Ruiz discussed efforts to address affordable housing with Lift to Rise, an organization focused on economic opportunity in the Coachella Valley: “It was a pleasure meeting with Lift to Rise to talk about our ongoing partnership to expand affordable housing in the Coachella Valley and across our communities. We discussed the real challenges working people face and the solutions that will help strengthen our region and make https://t.co/chOwoflN2t”
On December 12, 2025, Ruiz drew attention to pediatric asthma and air quality issues: “When children end up in the emergency department for an asthma attack, parents aren’t thinking about where the pollution came from, they’re focused on saving their child’s life. As a doctor in Congress, I’m fighting for cleaner air and stronger health care access for all https://t.co/Yq4rim69sU”
Ruiz has represented California’s 25th district since 2013 after succeeding Mary Bono. He was born in Zacatecas City, Mexico in 1972 and currently resides in Indio. In addition to his medical background as a physician—having graduated from UCLA with a BS before earning further degrees at Harvard University—Ruiz is known for his advocacy on healthcare access and environmental health issues.
