Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) released the following statement after she was appointed to the House Committee on Natural Resources and the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology for the 119^th Congress: 

LOS ANGELES — Today, Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) released her Wildfire Resource Guide for constituents impacted by the recent wildfires ravaging through Los Angeles County. The Guide contains information for constituents to navigate the federal resources available to them so they can begin the process of recovery.

LOS ANGELES — Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) released the following statement about the ongoing Hurst, Palisades, and Eaton fires ravaging through Los Angeles County:

“I want to extend my deepest gratitude to the fire crews and first responders who have worked non-stop since the Hurst, Palisades, and Eaton fires broke out to keep our communities and our neighbors safe.Their bravery is keeping residents across the region safe, and I urge residents to follow any instructions from the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), including evacuation orders. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) joined U.S. Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) and 47 bipartisan members of the California Congressional delegation in urging President Biden to grant Governor Gavin Newsom’s request for a major disaster declaration in response to the devastating ongoing impacts of the Palisades, Eaton, Franklin, and Hurst fires and the ongoing windstorm event in Los Angeles County.

WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, in her first vote as Representative for California’s 29th Congressional District, Congresswoman Luz Rivas (D-Calif.) voted against H.R. 29, the Laken Riley Act, House Republicans’ extreme bill to further inflict harm on immigrant communities.