Raul Ruiz
Representative
$211K in lobby money
Raul Ruiz took $890K and voted yes on the $895B defense bill, $26B Israel aid, and the stand with Israel resolution, aligning with the lobby’s priorities. He opposed ICC sanctions for Netanyahu’s warrant, breaking from the lobby’s push for accountability.
Raul Ruiz has received $211K from the pro-Israel lobby and voted to send $26B of your tax dollars to Israel.
Voted YES on $895B defense bill, $26B Israel aid, 'stand with Israel' resolution. Voted NO on ICC sanctions for Netanyahu warrant.
On 4 lobby-relevant votes: 3 with, 1 against. 75% with the lobby.
The lobby invested $211K. The return? $26B in taxpayer-funded bills for a foreign government. That's money that could have gone to your schools, your hospitals, your roads. Instead, it went overseas while your community struggles.
National Defense Authorization Act FY2025 — $895B defense spending (Dec 2024). Passed 281-140.
↳ Voted for $895 billion defense authorization including Israel aid provisions
Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act — sanctions on ICC for seeking Netanyahu arrest warrant (Jun 2024). Passed 247-155.
↳ Voted against sanctioning the ICC over Israeli arrest warrants
Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act — $26B in aid to Israel (Apr 2024). Passed 366-58.
↳ Voted to approve $26 billion in emergency aid to Israel
Standing with Israel as it defends itself against Hamas (Oct 2023). Passed 412-10.
↳ Voted to affirm support for Israel and condemn Hamas
▶+ 1 procedural & amendment vote
Procedural and amendment votes on budget resolutions, kept available so you can verify the full record.
Iran War Powers Resolution — to end unauthorized military operations in Iran (Mar 2026). Failed 212-219.
↳ Voted to require congressional authorization for Iran military operations
Moderate alignment with pro-Israel lobby interests
Composite score based on lobby funding received, voting alignment on Israel-related legislation, and PAC relationship density.
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| # | Source | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pro-Israel Lobby Total | Pro-Israel | $211K |
Per-PAC dollar amounts come from FEC Schedule A receipts. Currently aggregated at the $211K total. Source: trackaipac.com.
