Congresswoman Luz Rivas Delivers Over $4 Million for Critical Projects in CA-29

January 23, 2026
Press Release


WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) announced that the appropriations package including over $4 million in federal dollars for new Community Project Funding (CPF) requests within California’s 29th Congressional District has been signed into law.

 

“The $4 million in federal funding signed into law today makes critical investments for economic opportunities and public safety across the San Fernando Valley,” said Congresswoman Rivas. “This funding will go toward providing direct results and resources that will benefit constituents, including toward computers to enhance STEM education, new software for stronger cybersecurity, and enhanced training for constituents. I am excited to see constituents thrive thanks to the programs these funds will support.”

 

Background:


On January 8, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026, by a vote of 397-28. This appropriations package includes three of Congresswoman Rivas’ CPF requests:

  • $2,062,000: Crisis and Incident Response through Community-Led Engagement (CIRCLE) (City of Los Angeles). This project will expand the CIRCLE call centers' operations to communities such as North Hollywood, Sun Valley, and the West Valley to address non-urgent Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) calls related to unhoused individuals.
  • $1,039,000: Autodesk Technology Engagement Center (California State University, Northridge). This project is to purchase computers, related peripheral tools and research equipment for the University-Community Makerspace, STEAM Discovery Lab, Lobby and Exhibit Spaces, Next-Gen Student Success Center, and Presentation Room to increase access to state-of-the-art technology for K-12 students and encourage STEAM pathways.
  • $1,000,000: Los Angeles Valley College Cybersecurity Center (Los Angeles Valley College). The project would be a valuable use of taxpayer funds because the proposed Cybersecurity Center will provide significant, long-term benefits to CA-29, the state of California, and the broader national cybersecurity ecosystem. This project directly supports California’s statewide initiative to train 50,000 entry-level cybersecurity professionals by 2030 and aligns with NIST’s mission to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness through the advancement of measurement science, standards, and technology.

H.R. 6938 passed the Senate on January 15, and was signed into law on January 23.

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