Press Releases

Speaker Rivas Announces 14 Assembly Lawmakers for First-of-its-Kind ‘Outcomes Review’ Oversight Project

This new oversight tool strengthens the Legislature’s focus on accountability. Lawmakers will be empowered to convene hearings, enhance the impact of enacted laws and make sure solutions are working for California.

SACRAMENTO — On Tuesday, Speaker Robert Rivas announced 14 Assembly members to participate in this year’s first-of-its-kind Outcomes Review project. 

One Year After Democrats Passed $25 Million Legal Defense Fund, DOJ Lawsuits Against Trump Protect $188 Billion for California

One year ago, Speaker Robert Rivas and the Assembly Democratic Caucus passed a $25 million legal defense fund to safeguard residents from Trump’s unlawful and unprecedented federal overreach

SACRAMENTO — One year ago, Speaker Robert Rivas and Assembly Democrats took decisive action to defend California’s economy, working families and fundamental rights from an out-of-control Trump administration by 

VIDEO: ‘2026 Is About Affordability, Accountability and the Fight. Let’s Go!’

January is in the books and the California Assembly is full-speed ahead executing its legislative priorities for the year. In a new video, Speaker Rivas discusses his commitment to protecting taxpayers from rising costs, federal overreach and economic un

SACRAMENTO — January is in the books and Speaker Rivas and the California State Assembly are full-speed ahead advancing legislative priorities for 2026. 

Speaker Rivas Celebrates Reopening of the Hebbron Family Center in Salinas

Speaker Rivas secured more than $8 million from the state of California to make the reopening possible.

SALINAS — Speaker Robert Rivas joined Salinas community leaders, residents and neighbors on Saturday to celebrate the grand reopening of the Hebbron Family Center in Salinas, marking a major milestone for the city.

California Legislative Leaders Work Toward Budget Action to Strengthen Planned Parenthood

As Trump and Republicans eliminate funding for women’s health care, Speaker and Pro Tem move to fast-track tens of millions in California assistance

SACRAMENTO —  Today, Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas and Senate President Pro Tempore Monique Limón are announcing legislation that works toward early budget action that will further bolster reproductive health care providers against Trump and Republican attacks. 

VIDEO: California Lawmakers Stand in Solidarity with Minnesota Against ICE Killings

Speaker Rivas and Pro Tem Limón joined dozens of Senate and Assembly colleagues to condemn the fatal shooting by ICE agents of Veterans Affairs ICU nurse Alex Pretti

SACRAMENTO — On Monday, joined by more than five dozen Democratic lawmakers from the California Assembly and Senate, Speaker Robert Rivas and Senate President pro Tempore Monique Limón denounced the ICE killing of Veterans Affairs nurse Alex Pretti in Minnesota, calling for justice, accountability and an end to violent and chaotic immigration enforcement.

Speaker Rivas Announces Committee Changes

The changes will be effective in the 2025-26 regular session

SACRAMENTO - On Friday, Speaker Robert Rivas announced committee membership changes for the remainder of the 2025-26 regular legislative session.

Below is a letter to Chief Clerk of the Assembly Sue Parker that outlines the changes.