Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29), former STEM educator, joined Congressman Mark Takano (CA-39), member of the House Committee on Education and Workforce and former educator, and 95 House Democrats in requesting a meeting with Acting Secretary of Education Denise Carter in response to numerous reports that the Trump Administration will be moving forward with an Executive Order to abolish the Department of Education.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29), the only Latina in Congress with a background in STEM, was selected to serve on the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittees on Research and Technology as well as Investigations and Oversight. These subcommittees play critical roles in developing clean energy solutions, advancing STEM education, and overseeing Artificial Intelligence (AI) issues.

LOS ANGELES — Today, Representative Luz Rivas (CA-29) met with community leaders in the healthcare industry to discuss how President Trump’s halt on federal funding for grants, loans, and assistance would impact their organizations and the people they serve.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Representatives Luz Rivas (CA-29), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), George Whitesides (CA-27), and Laura Friedman (CA-30) introduced the Disaster Recovery Efficiency Act to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the federal government’s disaster recovery efforts following the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles County.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) was named to the House Committee on Natural Resources’ Subcommittees on Energy and Mineral Resources, as well as Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries. These panels play key roles in addressing the climate crisis and preserving of our public lands and water, which is critical for California. 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29), member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and the first Latina to represent California’s 29^th Congressional District, released the following statement after President Trump issued 10 anti-immigrant Executive Orders, including an Executive Order to end birthright citizenship: 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29), member of the Democratic Women’s Caucus and the first Latina to represent California’s 29^th Congressional District, released the following statement after President Biden announced ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA):

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) delivered her first speech on the House floor to talk about the ongoing wildfires in Southern California, the resiliency of Los Angeles, and the federal resources available to help constituents rebuild in the aftermath.