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That is why I am fighting to invest in a clean energy economy that creates good-paying jobs, protects our environment, and increases our energy independence. Image Health Care 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. Image Immigration Immigrants are making tremendous contributions to our economy and military here in our region. As the son of immigrants, I’ve worked across party lines for bipartisan immigration solutions that secure our border, protect workers and business, and include an earned pathway to citizenship for families and Dreamers who are working and contributing to our country. Image Jobs and Economy Creating good-paying jobs and boosting our economic growth guide my work in Congress. As a physician, I’ve taken a pragmatic approach to grow our economy and work in a bipartisan way to lower costs, create jobs, and help small business owners succeed","source_url":"https://ruiz.house.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"Issues","detail":"Image Energy and Environment As an emergency medicine physician, I have witnessed firsthand that the environment is a key determinant of health. That is why I am fighting to invest in a clean energy economy that creates good-paying jobs, protects our environment, and increases our energy independence. Image Health Care 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. Image Immigration Immigrants are making tremendous contributions to our economy and military here in our region. As the son of immigrants, I’ve worked across party lines for bipartisan immigration solutions that secure our border, protect workers and business, and include an earned pathway to citizenship for families and Dreamers who are working and contributing to our country. Image Jobs and Economy Creating good-paying jobs and boosting our economic growth guide my work in Congress. As a physician, I’ve taken a pragmatic approach to grow our economy and work in a bipartisan way to lower costs, create jobs, and help small business owners succeed","source_url":"https://ruiz.house.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Climate","stance":"Issues","detail":"Image Energy and Environment As an emergency medicine physician, I have witnessed firsthand that the environment is a key determinant of health. That is why I am fighting to invest in a clean energy economy that creates good-paying jobs, protects our environment, and increases our energy independence. Image Health Care 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. Image Immigration Immigrants are making tremendous contributions to our economy and military here in our region. As the son of immigrants, I’ve worked across party lines for bipartisan immigration solutions that secure our border, protect workers and business, and include an earned pathway to citizenship for families and Dreamers who are working and contributing to our country. Image Jobs and Economy Creating good-paying jobs and boosting our economic growth guide my work in Congress. As a physician, I’ve taken a pragmatic approach to grow our economy and work in a bipartisan way to lower costs, create jobs, and help small business owners succeed","source_url":"https://ruiz.house.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"Issues","detail":"Image Energy and Environment As an emergency medicine physician, I have witnessed firsthand that the environment is a key determinant of health. That is why I am fighting to invest in a clean energy economy that creates good-paying jobs, protects our environment, and increases our energy independence. Image Health Care 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. Image Immigration Immigrants are making tremendous contributions to our economy and military here in our region. As the son of immigrants, I’ve worked across party lines for bipartisan immigration solutions that secure our border, protect workers and business, and include an earned pathway to citizenship for families and Dreamers who are working and contributing to our country. Image Jobs and Economy Creating good-paying jobs and boosting our economic growth guide my work in Congress. As a physician, I’ve taken a pragmatic approach to grow our economy and work in a bipartisan way to lower costs, create jobs, and help small business owners succeed","source_url":"https://ruiz.house.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"Issues","detail":"Image Energy and Environment As an emergency medicine physician, I have witnessed firsthand that the environment is a key determinant of health. That is why I am fighting to invest in a clean energy economy that creates good-paying jobs, protects our environment, and increases our energy independence. Image Health Care 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. Image Immigration Immigrants are making tremendous contributions to our economy and military here in our region. As the son of immigrants, I’ve worked across party lines for bipartisan immigration solutions that secure our border, protect workers and business, and include an earned pathway to citizenship for families and Dreamers who are working and contributing to our country. Image Jobs and Economy Creating good-paying jobs and boosting our economic growth guide my work in Congress. As a physician, I’ve taken a pragmatic approach to grow our economy and work in a bipartisan way to lower costs, create jobs, and help small business owners succeed","source_url":"https://ruiz.house.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Social Security","stance":"Issues","detail":"Image Energy and Environment As an emergency medicine physician, I have witnessed firsthand that the environment is a key determinant of health. That is why I am fighting to invest in a clean energy economy that creates good-paying jobs, protects our environment, and increases our energy independence. Image Health Care 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. Image Immigration Immigrants are making tremendous contributions to our economy and military here in our region. As the son of immigrants, I’ve worked across party lines for bipartisan immigration solutions that secure our border, protect workers and business, and include an earned pathway to citizenship for families and Dreamers who are working and contributing to our country. Image Jobs and Economy Creating good-paying jobs and boosting our economic growth guide my work in Congress. As a physician, I’ve taken a pragmatic approach to grow our economy and work in a bipartisan way to lower costs, create jobs, and help small business owners succeed","source_url":"https://ruiz.house.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"Issues","detail":"Image Energy and Environment As an emergency medicine physician, I have witnessed firsthand that the environment is a key determinant of health. That is why I am fighting to invest in a clean energy economy that creates good-paying jobs, protects our environment, and increases our energy independence. Image Health Care 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. Image Immigration Immigrants are making tremendous contributions to our economy and military here in our region. As the son of immigrants, I’ve worked across party lines for bipartisan immigration solutions that secure our border, protect workers and business, and include an earned pathway to citizenship for families and Dreamers who are working and contributing to our country. Image Jobs and Economy Creating good-paying jobs and boosting our economic growth guide my work in Congress. As a physician, I’ve taken a pragmatic approach to grow our economy and work in a bipartisan way to lower costs, create jobs, and help small business owners succeed","source_url":"https://ruiz.house.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-10"},{"topic":"Cryptocurrency","stance":"Voted YES on HJ Res 25, repealing the IRS rule that would have required DeFi brokers to report crypto transactions — signed into law by President Trump (Bill: hjres25-119)","detail":"H.J.Res.25 (Congressional Review Act) was signed into law, repealing the IRS rule requiring DeFi protocols to report users' crypto transactions as \"brokers.\" Passed the House 286-X on March 11, 2025 with bipartisan support. This was one of the first crypto-friendly laws enacted in the 119th Congress. 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