Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D., currently serving California’s 25th district in the U.S. Congress, took to social media on July 3, 2025, to voice his opposition to a contentious legislative proposal he referred to as the “Big Ugly Bill.” Having replaced Mary Bono in 2013, Ruiz has been an active participant in congressional debates and discussions.
In a post made at 17:32 UTC on that day, Ruiz expressed his determination against the bill by stating “We’re fighting back against the Big Ugly Bill.” He mentioned that Democrats have submitted over 400 amendments aimed at highlighting the potential dangers of this legislation. He urged his followers to listen to some of his proposed amendments and declared that “the fight’s not over,” labeling the situation as unacceptable.
Later that evening, at 20:19 UTC, Ruiz conveyed his anger regarding the bill’s implications through another post. “I’m angry. 17 million people could lose their health insurance,” he wrote, warning of rural hospital closures and a surge in national debt. Despite these concerns, he remained hopeful about enacting change through collective action and encouraged continued vocal opposition.
By nightfall at 22:50 UTC, Ruiz shifted focus to express gratitude towards emergency responders combating local wildfires. He acknowledged their efforts with “Thank you to the brave firefighters and first responders working tirelessly to contain the #WolfFire,” urging community members along Highway 243 to remain vigilant and adhere strictly to evacuation orders for safety.
A native of Zacatecas City, Mexico born in 1972 and residing in Indio today, Congressman Raul Ruiz is an alumnus of both UCLA and Harvard University.
