Luz Rivas

Rivas was born and raised in Los Angeles. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, worked for Motorola, and then earned a Master of Education degree from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She founded a non-profit organization based in Pacoima, Los Angeles, to encourage school age girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. She also served on Los Angeles' City Public Works Commission. == California State Assembly ==

Following Raul Bocanegra's resignation from the California State Assembly, Rivas declared her candidacy in the special election to succeed him. and was sworn into office on June 11. Rivas is a member of the California Legislative Progressive Caucus. Housing Rivas has opposed legislative proposals that would reduce the stringent regulations on affordable housing construction along California's coast (which includes many of the state's most affluent and segregated areas). She has sought to limit the ability of religious institutions to build more housing. Rivas is a member of the California Legislative Progressive Caucus. == U.S. House of Representatives ==

2024 election Tony Cárdenas, the incumbent U.S. Representative for California's 29th congressional district, announced that he would not run for reelection in the 2024 elections. Rivas announced her candidacy for the seat, with Cárdenas' endorsement. She won the election. Tenure Before the start of the 119th Congress, Rivas was elected as the freshman class representative for the Democratic Caucus, defeating Maryland freshman U.S. Representative-elect Sarah Elfreth and Washington freshman U.S. Representative-elect Emily Randall. Committee assignments • Committee on Natural Resources • Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources • Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries • Committee on Science, Space, and Technology • Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight • Subcommittee on Research and Technology Caucus membership • Congressional Hispanic Caucus • Congressional Progressive Caucus == Personal life ==

Rivas is Catholic. Rivas was the founder of DIY Girls, which is a non-profit organization that supports girls who are interested in learning technology and engineering through mentorship and education. == Electoral history ==

2018 California State Assembly 2020 California State Assembly 2022 California State Assembly 2024 U.S. House of Representatives ==See also==