119th Congress
Republicans - who control the House, Senate, and White House - have shut down the federal government and are forcing working families across the country to pay more for healthcare. House Democrats and I are fighting to reopen the government and protect healthcare costs for working families, including those here in CA-29.
As we work toward a solution that benefits all who live in CA-29, I want to hear from YOU.
Here's what Democrats are fighting for:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) released the following statement after Republicans refused to return to Washington to keep the government open and protect healthcare for millions of Americans:
As you may know, the Republicans - who control the House, Senate, and White House - have shutdown the federal government. House Democrats and I are prepared to find a path that will reopen the government and meet the needs of the American people.
I wanted to ensure you have the information and resources you need during the Republican Government Shutdown. Read below for FAQ's.
What is a government shutdown?
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) released the following statement following the House of Representatives’ vote to condemn political violence:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — To commemorate the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29), the only Latina in Congress with a background in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) and co-chair of the STEM Education Caucus, introduced a resolution to increase the number of Latino students and young professionals entering careers in STEM.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29), co-chair of the STEM Education Caucus and the first Latina to represent CA-29, released the following statement after the Department of Education announced that it would be illegally ending discretionary grant programs to Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) after Congress appropriated funds.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) released the following statement after voting against the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29), the only Latina in Congress with a STEM background, released the following statement after the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced that Los Angeles Valley College (LAVC) will receive a federal grant of nearly $658,000 to provide a pathway to cybersecurity careers for LAVC students:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruling allowing the Trump Administration to resume Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and racial profiling across Los Angeles:
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) and Congressman David Rouzer (NC-07) introduced the Streamlining American Manufacturing Strategy Act, a bill that will align multiple timelines for advanced manufacturing initiatives to every four years which will ensure a clear set of goals and synchronization of data collection.