Inland Empire lawmakers address SNAP benefit impacts amid government shutdown, emphasizing effects on 42 million Americans.
Quiver AI Summary
Press event highlights SNAP concerns: Members of the Inland Empire Congressional Delegation, including Reps. Takano, Aguilar, Ruiz, and Torres, convened at a Riverside food bank to address the implications of the Trump Administration's decision to delay November's SNAP benefits, affecting 42 million Americans.
Lawmakers criticize budget cuts: The representatives raised concerns over a $186 billion cut to SNAP in earlier fiscal legislation, claiming the ongoing government shutdown exacerbates food insecurity. They emphasized the urgent need for the administration to resume funding to prevent further hardships for struggling families.
Calls for action: Congressman Raul Ruiz stated, "American families are facing the largest cut to SNAP in history." Others, including Reps. Takano and Torres, echoed the sentiment that using food assistance as a political tool is unacceptable, urging immediate action to restore benefits.
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Raul Ruiz Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Raul Ruiz is worth $739.6K, as of November 3rd, 2025. This is the 360th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Ruiz has approximately $462.1K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Raul Ruiz Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Raul Ruiz:
- H.R.5757: To provide appropriations for certain tribal programs during a period of a lapse in discretionary appropriations, and for other purposes.
- H.R.5756: HEATS Act
- H.R.5488: Special Diabetes Program for Indians Reauthorization Act of 2025
- H.R.4960: BENES 2.0 Act
- H.R.4527: Health Records Enhancement Act
- H.R.4526: Waste and Illegal Property Eradication (WIPE) Act
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Raul Ruiz Fundraising
Raul Ruiz recently disclosed $403.8K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 219th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 50.7% came from individual donors.
Ruiz disclosed $161.4K of spending. This was the 375th most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Ruiz disclosed $2.3M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 149th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
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