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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.

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.