Issues
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Energy and Environment
The United States needs a national energy policy that will help our nation achieve energy independence and create clean energy jobs right here at home.![Health Care](https://webharvest.gov/congress117th/20220919214122im_/https://ruiz.house.gov/sites/ruiz.house.gov/files/styles/congress_image_thumbnail/public/featured_image/issues/ACA%20Press%20Conference%203.jpg?itok=1EqnAuzb)
Health Care
As an emergency medicine physician, I know how important it is for people in the 36th District to have access to quality, affordable health care.
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Immigration
Our immigration system is broken, however, and I am working with Democrats and Republicans toward a comprehensive immigration system that is rooted in common sense.![Jobs and the Economy](https://webharvest.gov/congress117th/20220919214122im_/https://ruiz.house.gov/sites/ruiz.house.gov/files/styles/congress_image_thumbnail/public/featured_image/issues/Screen%20Shot%202020-09-01%20at%201.26.22%20PM.png?itok=4f7dGGWk)
Jobs and Economy
My top priority in Congress is creating jobs.![Problem Solving](https://webharvest.gov/congress117th/20220919214122im_/https://ruiz.house.gov/sites/ruiz.house.gov/files/styles/congress_image_thumbnail/public/2020-09-01.jpeg?itok=flNvUHdj)
Problem Solving and Bipartisanship
People in the 36th District are sick of the partisan bickering and political gamesmanship that has led to extreme gridlock in Washington. As a doctor, I have always put people above partisanship and solutions above ideology, and those are the values I’ve brought with me to Washington.![Seniors](https://webharvest.gov/congress117th/20220919214122im_/https://ruiz.house.gov/sites/ruiz.house.gov/files/styles/congress_image_thumbnail/public/featured_image/issues/Screen%20Shot%202020-09-01%20at%201.31.57%20PM.png?itok=Dm2Vi1rD)
Senior Citizens
I will always stand up for our seniors and protect Medicare and Social Security.![Veterans](https://webharvest.gov/congress117th/20220919214122im_/https://ruiz.house.gov/sites/ruiz.house.gov/files/styles/congress_image_thumbnail/public/featured_image/CR%20with%20Don%20Simpson%20at%20Silver%20Start%20presentation-KO%20fav.jpg?itok=a2Gja0yf)