U.S. Representative for California’s 29th District
Luz M. Rivas
Position · −0.52
- In office
- House 2025–now
1 year in CongressMore senior than 3% of the House - Breaks on
- Crime and Law Enforcement 4% · Economics and Public Finance 2%
- Committees
- Natural Resources · Science, Space, and Technology
- Bills on
- Science, Technology, Communications · Environmental Protection · Taxation
- Age
- 52
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Where Rivas has influence
Roles
No committee leadership roles.
- Natural Resources · 15th in seniority on the minority side
- Science, Space, and Technology · 10th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
None of Rivas’s bills has left committee this Congress.
Talks most about
Stories in Rivas’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Rivas breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Rivas voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Crime and Law Enforcement 4% · 1 of 24 party 4%
- Economics and Public Finance 2% · 1 of 50 party 0%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Rivas broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 09/16/26 | National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026On Passage · This bill provides statutory authority for the National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice (DOJ).Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 07/15/26 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 06/04/26 | Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from Lebanon within seven days of the resolution's adoption.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 05/14/26 | Cashless Bail Reporting ActOn Passage · This bill requires the Department of Justice to publish annually a list of state and local governments that permit individuals who are…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 05/12/26 | Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill expands federal enforcement of criminal offenses related to organized retail and supply chain crime.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 04/30/26 | Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill (commonly known as the farm bill) reauthorizes through FY2031 and modifies Department of Agriculture programs that addressBroke w/ party | Nay |
| 03/05/26 | Reaffirming Iran remains the largest state sponsor of terrorism.On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree · This resolution states that the House of Representatives declares it is the policy of the United States that Iran continues to be the…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 01/22/26 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Passage · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Rivas is saying
All 7 statements and posts-
Led 45 colleagues urging ICE to restore detainee locator system transparency.
“This is a wholly unprecedented move by the United States government to impede both access and legal representation for people in federal custody.”
ImmigrationAI-read
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Congresswoman Luz Rivas Votes to Proceed with Impeachment Proceedings Against Donald Trump
I voted to proceed on the process to impeach Donald Trump and protect immigrant communities like mine in the San Fernando Valley from ICE’s terror.
“The President needs to be held accountable for ICE’s actions and this Administration’s abuses of power. I voted to proceed on the process to impeach Donald Trump and protect immigrant communities like mine in the San Fernando Valley from ICE’s terror. ICE has been violently and unlawfully carrying out Donald Trump’s…”
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Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) presented the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) with $660,000 in federal funding for vital infrastructure upgrades to bus shelters and bus stops across the San Fernando Valley.
“The federal funding I secured will make traveling around the Valley a stronger, safer, and more reliable option for riders.”
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Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) introduced the Telecommunications Gaps in Accountability and Performance (GAP) Act to ensure effective communications during natural disasters.
“During the January 2025 wildfires, families across Los Angeles experienced firsthand how quickly communications can fail when they need them most.”
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Congresswoman Luz Rivas Introduces Bill to Expand Access to Undergraduate Research STEM Programs
Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29), co-chair of the STEM Education Caucus, introduced the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Act of 2026.
“Every college student, regardless of their background, deserves the opportunity to engage in STEM research, gain new experiences in the lab, and understand what a potential STEM career could be.”
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Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29), representative for California’s 29th Congressional District, presented the City of Los Angeles with $850,000 in federal funding for the Pacoima Wash Bridge Mitigation Project.
“I am proud to secure $850,000 in federal funding to make key safety improvements to six bridges that cross the Pacoima Wash.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Rivas voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredBelow expectations
Rank 408 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Rivas’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 13
- Action in committee 0
- Action beyond committee 0
- Passed chamber 0
- Became law 0
13 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 13 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 16 sponsored billsSponsored 16 (House median 25) · cosponsored 191 (median 289), 10 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Science, Technology, Communications, Environmental Protection, Taxation.
- H.R. 10173 NSF REU Act of 2026Science, Technology, Communications · Introduced Sep 8, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10285 Telecommunications GAP ActScience, Technology, Communications · Introduced Sep 3, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10065 Methane Pollution Accountability ActEnergy · Introduced Aug 6, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9365 HEART Act of 2026Health · Introduced Jun 18, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9323 Department of Advanced Technology and Artificial Intelligence ActScience, Technology, Communications · Introduced Jun 15, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 5073 INFORM Act of 2025Immigration · Introduced May 7, 2026 Introduced
- H.Res. 1245 Recognizing the importance of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program to protect the United States' scientific integrity, public health, environment, and economic growth.Environmental Protection · Introduced Apr 30, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 7584 Multigenerational Family Tax Credit Act of 2026Taxation · Introduced Feb 13, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 156 | 15% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 27% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 58 | 36% | Pro |
| Energy | 38 | 32% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 36% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 39% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 50% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 57% | Pro |
| Commerce | 26 | 77% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 60% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 25 | 92% | Pro |
| Immigration | 17 | 35% | Pro |
| Education | 16 | 25% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 50% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 73% | Pro |
| Health | 8 | 63% | Pro |
| Taxation | 8 | 75% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% | Pro |
| Law | 7 | 43% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% | Pro |
| Animals | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% | Pro |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DEverton Blair Jr.GA-13100%agreement
- DJanice D. SchakowskyIL-999%agreement
- DSara JacobsCA-5199%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Rivas most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Rivas’s campaign raised $671K: $312K (47%) from individuals and $357K (53%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $377K.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Rivas
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 131.
- CHC Bold PAC Independent PAC
- Edison International Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Rivas this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inRivas’s own leadership PAC: Blue Dems PAC, La Luz. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Résumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. House, CA-29Democrat2025–present
Seat
- State
- California
- District
- 29
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 52
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-6131
1319 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- Arleta
- Website
- rivas.house.gov
- congresswomanluzrivas
- RepLuzRivas
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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