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On Six Month Anniversary of Los Angeles Firestorms, New Legislation Supports Homeowner Path to Rebuilding

Assembly Democrats have enacted, passed and introduced several bills that will make it easier for homeowners to rebuild, and also support victims and survivors

Monday, July 7, 2025

SACRAMENTO— On the six-month anniversary of the devastating Southern California firestorms, Speaker Robert Rivas (D-Salinas) and Assembly Democrats reaffirm their commitment to helping residents and families who lost their homes remain on a path to recovery.

Speaker Rivas' Statement on Passage of Trump and Republicans ‘Devastating’ Bill and Agenda

Thursday, July 3, 2025

SACRAMENTO— Today, Speaker Robert Rivas released the following statement:

VIDEO: Speaker Rivas Champions New Laws To Build Homes Faster and Improve Affordability

The landmark bills were signed into law Monday evening and represent a major step forward, making it faster and less expensive for Californians to build homes and ultimately achieve more affordable housing

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

SACRAMENTO— Landmark new housing bills championed by Speaker Robert Rivas and Assembly Democrats were signed into law on Monday.

Landmark Housing Legislation Passes California Assembly With Bipartisan Support

Diverse group of labor, business, environmental organizations champion legislation, which will significantly alter the trajectory of the housing crisis, improving affordability and opportunity for renters and homeowners

Monday, June 30, 2025

SACRAMENTO — Landmark housing legislation that will speed up construction of new homes and change the course of the housing affordability crisis passed the California State Assembly today.

California Assembly Democrats Pass Budget That Protects Opportunity, Improves Affordability, Fast Tracks Housing Construction

In the face of Trump’s reckless tariffs, immigration raids, and economic chaos, Assembly Democrats fought to deliver a budget that preserves essential programs that Californians rely on and need most

Friday, June 27, 2025

SACRAMENTO— Today, the California State Assembly passed the 2025-26 budget, ensuring Democrats will continue to protect opportunity and increase affordability in the face of unprecedented attacks and threats from Trump and Washington Republicans.

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Speaker Robert Rivas and Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher Issue a Joint Statement on the Fatal Attacks of Minnesota Democratic Lawmakers

Saturday, June 14, 2025

SACRAMENTO— California State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and Assembly Republican Leader James Gallagher issue the following joint statement:

Speaker Rivas' Statement on Violent Treatment of Sen. Alex Padilla

Thursday, June 12, 2025

SACRAMENTO— Today, Speaker Robert Rivas released the following statement:

Speaker Rivas: Trump’s Raids, Abuses of Power Terrorize California’s Economy and Communities.

“Enough is Enough”

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

SACRAMENTO— On January 6, the whole world watched as Donald Trump incited a violent mob to attack our nation’s Capitol. Now, on June 6 in Los Angeles, Trump has done it again – this time unleashing ICE agents to raid businesses, round up workers, arrest parents and children, and incite violence and chaos in the streets.

Speaker Robert Rivas Addresses Californians on ICE Raids

Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Speaker Robert Rivas, California Democratic Lawmakers Denounce Trump Administration’s Reckless ICE Raids and Unconstitutional Attacks

Lawmakers blasted Trump for inciting violence and unrest for his own political gain

Monday, June 9, 2025

SACRAMENTO, CA—On Monday at the state Capitol, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas (D–Salinas) stood with more than 30 Democratic lawmakers from across California to denounce the Trump administration’s reckless immigration raids in Los Angeles and unconstitutional actions inciting fear among communities.

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