Luz Rivas — Democrat Candidate for U.S. House in California, 2026

Congresswoman Luz Rivas strongly opposes funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), citing threats to community safety and constitutional rights. She voted against the FY2026 DHS Appropriations bill and short-term funding. Rivas supports dismantling ICE, calling it "broken beyond repair," and introduced the Housing Without Fear Act to protect immigrant families' data. She also championed the INFORM Act, requiring detainee transfer notifications.

““ICE must be dismantled. The agency has gone rogue and is broken beyond repair.” - Congresswoman Luz Rivas, in a January 22, 2026 press release from her office (http://rivas.house.gov/media/press-releases/congresswoman-luz-rivas-calls-ice-be-dismantled-says-it-broken-beyond-repair).”

Luz Rivas supports accessible and affordable healthcare for her constituents, voting in favor of Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ bill to extend the Affordable Care Act's enhanced Premium Tax Credits. She has consistently voted against Republican healthcare bills in 2026, stating these proposals would increase costs and jeopardize access for millions, including thousands in her district. Rivas emphasizes that no family should forgo essential needs to afford medical care.

“Today, we are one step closer to keeping healthcare affordable for millions of Americans. For months, House Democrats have been fighting to protect Americans’ healthcare from Republicans’ agenda that prioritizes tax breaks for billionaires over caring for constituents. No family should have to forgo groceries in order to afford a visit to the doctor. The Senate must vote on this bill immediately to protect the American peoples’ access to affordable healthcare. I will continue to stand by my constituents and fight to ensure every family in CA-29 has the quality care they deserve." — Congresswoman Luz Rivas, January 8, 2026, in a press release.”

Luz Rivas supports climate and environmental justice, having voted against H.R.4758 and H.R.4626 in February 2026, which aimed to loosen energy and appliance regulations. As a state Assembly member, she earned a 97% lifetime score from California Environmental Voters. She authored legislation requiring climate change education in public schools and co-authored the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act. Rivas states that residents deserve a representative focused on mitigating climate change and championing environmental justice.

“Residents of the San Fernando Valley deserve a Member of Congress who will focus on mitigating the effects of climate change and that will champion environmental justice issues. I have the record and accomplishments in the legislature to hit the ground running as an environmental champion in Congress." – LCVAF Questionnaire”

Luz Rivas supports abortion access and reproductive rights, indicating she would be a champion in Congress. She voted in favor of the Women's Health Protection Act of 2021 and supports codifying abortion rights nationwide. Rivas has a 100% rating from the Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California for her work in Sacramento.

Luz Rivas voted against the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, stating it does not keep the country safe, weakens military safety, and ignores working families, while empowering the former President. She also opposed funding for the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, believing these agencies pose a threat to safety and violate constitutional rights. Additionally, Rivas criticized unauthorized military attacks on Iran, emphasizing the need for congressional approval.

““I will be a ‘hell no’ on continuing funding for DHS and ICE. I refuse to vote for a funding bill that will further empower an agency to openly and violently carry out Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant agenda, torment my constituents in the San Fernando Valley, and violate the Constitutional rights of our most vulnerable.” — Congresswoman Luz Rivas, January 21, 2026, from "Congresswoman Luz Rivas to Vote “Hell No” on Funding DHS, ICE" press release.”

Luz Rivas supports public education, evidenced by her endorsement from Education Votes for the 2026 election, an organization committed to public education. She also proposed an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act to strengthen STEM education at Department of Defense schools, although this amendment was not ultimately included in the bill.

“Republicans excluded three of my amendments that would have: banned the removal of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at the Department of Defense; strengthened STEM education at Department of Defense schools; and streamlined manufacturing timelines to lower costs for workers across the country. My amendments, along with the amendments my House Democratic Caucus colleagues introduced, would have helped make this bill work for the people, and not for Trump. — Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29), Press Release, September 11, 2025”

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