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Robert E.
Primus

SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ADVISOROffice of Representative Raul Ruiz

Works forDRaul Ruiz · Democratic · California 25th District

Congressional staffer with over 30 years of experience in the U.S. legislative process. Served as Chief of Staff to Rep. Michael Capuano (MA) from 2002-2018, advising on national security, health care, transportation, and Coast Guard matters. Held Chief of Staff roles at the offices of Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA) and Rep. Tony Cárdenas (CA). Previously served as Legislative Director, Senior Advisor, and in various legislative roles for Senators and Representatives. Appointed to the Surface Transportation Board in 2021 and served as Chairman from May 2024 to January 2025. Native of Madison, New Jersey.

Last year's salary

$27,805

Calendar year 2025

Career tenure

10.0y

8 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

0

$0 total

Career earnings

$578,224

Chapter I

Compensation Timeline

Summed annual salary across all tracked roles.

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Chapter II

Employment History

Roles are merged across compensation filings.

SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE ADVISOR
Office of Representative Raul Ruiz
forDRaul Ruiz · Democratic · California 25th District
House
Oct 1, 2025 to Present
LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT
Office of Representative Raul Ruiz
forDRaul Ruiz · Democratic · California 25th District
House
Sep 4, 2025 to Oct 23, 2025
DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF
Office of Representative Tony Cárdenas
forDTony Cárdenas · Democratic · California 29th District
House
Dec 1, 2020 to Jan 6, 2021
CHIEF OF STAFF
Office of Representative Tony Cárdenas
forDTony Cárdenas · Democratic · California 29th District
House
Apr 8, 2020 to Nov 30, 2020
SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR
Office of Representative Tony Cárdenas
forDTony Cárdenas · Democratic · California 29th District
House
Feb 11, 2020 to Apr 7, 2020
SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR
Office of Representative Tim Ryan
forDTimothy J. Ryan · Democratic · Ohio 13th District
House
Nov 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
CHIEF OF STAFF
Office of Representative Nanette Diaz Barragán
forDNanette Diaz Barragán · Democratic · California 44th District
House
Apr 1, 2019 to Nov 1, 2019
CHIEF OF STAFF
Office of Representative Michael E. Capuano
forDMichael E. Capuano · Democratic · Massachusetts 7th District
House
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2018

Chapter III

Earlier career

Prior roles per public sources. May overlap with employment records based on salary filings above.

Board Member and Chairman
Surface Transportation Board
Chief of Staff
Office of Rep. Tony Cárdenas
Senior Advisor
Office of Rep. Tim Ryan
Chief of Staff
Office of Rep. Nanette Diaz Barragán
Chief of Staff
Office of Rep. Michael Capuano
Legislative Director
Office of Rep. Michael Capuano
Lobbyist
Van Scoyoc Associates
Principal Legislative Assistant
Office of Rep. Mel Reynolds
Legislative Staff
Office of Rep. Carrie Meek
Government Service
Office of Sen. Frank Lautenberg

Chapter IV

Sponsored Travel

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