Rep. Ruiz and Sen. Schiff introduced the Tribal Internet Expansion Act to enhance communications access for Tribal communities.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressional leaders introduce new legislation: Representative Dr. Raul Ruiz and Senator Adam Schiff have introduced the Tribal Internet Expansion Act of 2025, aimed at improving telecommunications access in Tribal communities. The bill seeks to enhance support for broadband services through updates to existing telecommunications laws.
Statements from the sponsors: Congressman Ruiz stated, "Access to reliable, high-speed internet is no longer a luxury, it's a necessity," emphasizing the importance of broadband for education and healthcare. Senator Schiff echoed the sentiment, highlighting the bill's goal of bridging the digital divide.
Support from Tribal communities: The legislation has garnered backing from various Tribal leaders and organizations, who stress its potential to close the digital divide, which affects education, economic opportunity, and healthcare within Tribal Nations.
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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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Raul Ruiz Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Raul Ruiz is worth $732.5K, as of November 19th, 2025. This is the 362nd highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Ruiz has approximately $455.0K 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.6067: To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to add access to telecommunications and information services in Indian country and areas with high populations of Indian people to the universal service principle relating to access to such services in rural, insular, and high cost areas.
- H.R.6066: To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to strengthen the provisions relating to child labor, and for other purposes.
- H.R.5757: Tribal Housing Continuity Act of 2025
- H.R.5756: HEATS Act
- H.R.5488: Special Diabetes Program for Indians Reauthorization Act of 2025
- H.R.4960: BENES 2.0 Act
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