Madam Chair, I missed three votes during a vote series today. Had I been present, I would have voted NO on Roll Call No. 255, NO on Roll Call No. 256, and NO on Roll Call No. 257. Amendment No. 4 Offered by Ms. Boebert The Acting CHAIR. The unfinished business is the demand for a recorded vote on amendment No. 4, printed in part A of House Report 119-755, offered by the gentlewoman from Colorado (Ms. Boebert), on which further proceedings were postponed and on which the noes prevailed by voice vote. The Clerk will redesignate the amendment. The Clerk redesignated the amendment.
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Luz Rivas
Representative · California · Democrat
Luz Rivas
House Floor
Recent comments in the House
Mr. Speaker, California has a proud history of environmental protections that have delivered more than $2.3 billion in public health benefits and slashed port communities' cancer risk by 55 percent. California's protections ensure polluters are held accountable for the environmental and public health harms that they are causing to environmental justice communities. We should be learning from California on how to protect our communities from polluters, but instead we have this resolution today, H.J. Res.
Biography
Luz Rivas, an engineer and former nonprofit founder, brings a problem-solving mindset to her role as U.S. Representative for California’s 29th district, first elected in 2024. She prioritizes expanding STEM education, addressing homelessness, and improving environmental resilience in her community. Rivas authored legislation to increase federal funding for after-school STEM programs and serves on the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. She engages with her district through regular town halls and advocates for pragmatic solutions that reflect the needs of San Fernando Valley residents.
Professional History
U.S. Representative
2025–PresentRepresented California's 29th congressional district for 1 term.
Member, California State Assembly (43rd District)
2018–2024Served as a Democratic member of the California State Assembly representing the 43rd district before her election to Congress.
Commissioner, Los Angeles Board of Public Works
Served on Los Angeles' City Public Works Commission prior to her state legislative service.
Founder, DIY Girls
Founded a Pacoima-based nonprofit organization encouraging school-age girls to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics careers.
Engineer, Motorola
Worked as an electrical engineer at Motorola after earning her bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
Policy Focus
Science, Technology, Communications60%
Immigration20%
Notable Legislation
Key legislative actions from Luz Rivas's record in Congress.
STEM Education Advocacy
Authored legislation expanding access to STEM education and after-school programs for underserved students in California.
Homeless Services Funding
Secured increased state funding to support homeless outreach and housing services in the San Fernando Valley.
Environmental Justice
Championed laws to improve air quality monitoring and reduce pollution in disadvantaged communities.
Wildfire Prevention
Advanced legislation to improve emergency alert systems and wildfire preparedness in high-risk areas.
Committee Assignments
View details →- House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
- House Committee on Natural Resources
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