Luz Rivas

Luz Maria Rivas (born February 6, 1974) is an American politician who has served as the U.S. representative from since 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously represented the 43rd district in the California State Assembly from 2018 to 2024.

Early life and education 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. 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. 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