Laura Friedman
Sourced recordU.S. House - CA District 30 · Congressional District 30
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Laura Syril Friedman is an American politician and former film producer who is the member for California's 30th congressional district. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously represented California's 44th State Assembly district from 2016 to 2024. (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Office sought
U.S. House - CA District 30
District
Congressional District 30
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
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Freedom of Speech
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Religious Liberty
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Second Amendment
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Due Process
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Separation of Powers
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Limited Government
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Federalism / States' Rights
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Judicial Philosophy
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Protection of Individual Rights
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Sanctity of Life
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Marriage
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Gender & Biological Reality
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Parental Rights
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School Choice
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Child Protection
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Human Trafficking
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Adoption & Foster Care
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Family Stability
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Ethics
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Corruption Record
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Financial Accountability
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Consistency
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Leadership Character
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National Security, Law & Elections
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National Security, Law & Elections
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Immigration Policy
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National Defense
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Veterans
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Law & Order
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Election Integrity
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Public Safety
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Foreign Policy
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Economic Stewardship
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Economic Stewardship
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Fiscal Responsibility
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Balanced Budget
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National Debt
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Tax Policy
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Inflation
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Government Spending
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Regulatory Reform
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Energy Independence
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Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
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- PartialLaura Friedman is a candidate for U.S. House - CA District 30profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Nay on KIDS Act
- VerifiedRaised $1,835,665.11 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Laura Friedman Holds Second Housing Advisory Committee Meeting - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: RELEASE: Congresswoman Friedman Convenes 2nd Meeting of Housing Advisory Committee - Representative Laura Friedman | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Laura Friedman Announces Federal Transit Investments for LA Metro and Metrolink - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Wraps Up 2nd Successful Passport Fair of 2026 - Representative Laura Friedman | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Convenes LGBTQ Advisory Committee, Marking 2nd Meeting of Her Term - Representative Laura Friedman | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Reps. Emilia Sykes and Laura Friedman Co-Convene First Meeting of House Democrats' Housing Affordability Working Group - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: RELEASE: Congresswoman Friedman Unveils $1 Million+ Federal Investment to Replace Damaged Burbank Reservoir - Representative Laura Friedman | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: 2026 Election Results: In CA-30, D-Laura Friedman holds a lead over 6 challengers - Los Angeles Daily News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Democrat Laura Friedman advances to the general election for U.S. House in California's 30th Congressional District - WKYC
- VerifiedNews coverage: RELEASE: Congresswoman Friedman Unveils $500,000 Federal Investment to Replace Aging West Hollywood Fire Station - Representative Laura Friedman | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: RELEASE: Reps. Friedman, Chu, Correa Lead Press Conference Fighting Back Against FCC’s Weaponization of Regulatory Power to Silence Critics - Representative Laura Friedman | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Laura Friedman, CA-30 candidate, 2026 primary election questionnaire - Orange County Register
- VerifiedNews coverage: RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Speaks at ANCA Burbank’s Armenian Genocide Commemoration - Representative Laura Friedman | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Unveils Bipartisan Next Gen Road Safety Act to Give Law Enforcement Modern Tools to De-Escalate High-Speed Pursuits - Representative Laura Friedman | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Joins Shadow Hearing on Protecting American Democracy - Representative Laura Friedman | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: RELEASE: Congresswoman Friedman Unveils More Than $1 Million in Federal Investments to Modernize the Rose Bowl Stadium Ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games - Representative Laura Friedman | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Joins Sen. Schiff’s Spotlight Hearing on the Film and Television Industry - Representative Laura Friedman | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Rep. Laura Friedman Joins Sen. Adam Schiff for Spotlight Hearing on Film and Television Industry - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: RELEASE: Congresswoman Friedman Announces $1 Million+ Investment in Emergency Response for Los Angeles - Representative Laura Friedman | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Laura Friedman on the state of the entertainment industry and the Iran conflict - Spectrum News
- VerifiedNews coverage: Art Directors Guild To Honor Rep. Laura Friedman Of California At 2026 ADG Awards - Deadline
- VerifiedNews coverage: RELEASE: Congresswoman Friedman Tours WHCHC’s Newest Affordable Housing Development in WeHo - Representative Laura Friedman | (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: RELEASE: Congresswoman Friedman Speaks to Students at Burbank High School Model Congress Club - Representative Laura Friedman | (.gov)
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Bills & Legislative Work
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HR 9348Sponsor
Public Access Protection Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-18
2026-06-18: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HR 8217Sponsor
Next Gen Road Safety Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-04-09National Security
2026-04-09: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 7062Sponsor
Build HUBS Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-01-14
2026-01-15: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
HR 6298Sponsor
Safe and Affordable Transit Act
Congress 119Introduced 2025-11-25
2025-11-26: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
HR 5085Sponsor
To exempt Federal actions related to the construction of infill housing from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.
Congress 119Introduced 2025-09-02Economy
2025-09-03: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
HR 4796Sponsor
Restoring Essential Healthcare Act
Congress 119Introduced 2025-07-29Fiscal Responsibility
2025-07-29: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 4662Sponsor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 6444 San Fernando Road in Glendale, California, as the "Paul Ignatius Post Office".
Congress 119Introduced 2025-07-23
2026-06-29: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
HR 3874Sponsor
Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act
Congress 119Introduced 2025-06-10
2025-06-10: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
HR 2427Sponsor
Stop Disaster Price Gouging Act
Congress 119Introduced 2025-03-27Fiscal Responsibility
2025-03-27: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 2428Sponsor
Wildfire Homeowner Relief Act
Congress 119Introduced 2025-03-27Economy
2025-03-27: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Voting Record Feed
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H CON RES 89National Security
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
House · 2026-07-23
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H R 8884National Security
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
House · 2026-07-23
NaySource
H R 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
House · 2026-07-22
YeaSource
H R 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
House · 2026-07-22
NaySource
H CON RES 113Fiscal Responsibility
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
House · 2026-07-22
NaySource
H R 6955National Security
Main Street Act
House · 2026-07-21
NaySource
H R 6955National Security
Main Street Act
House · 2026-07-21
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H R 9770Fiscal Responsibility
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
House · 2026-07-21
NaySource
H R 4541Education
EARLY Act Reauthorization
House · 2026-07-20
YeaSource
H R 8823Technology
Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
House · 2026-07-20
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H R 9237National Security
Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
House · 2026-07-16
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H R 5362National Security
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
House · 2026-07-16
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Public Statements
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Press Release: Laura Friedman Holds Second Housing Advisory Committee Meeting - Quiver Quantitative
1.00Quiver Quantitative · 2026-07-09
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RELEASE: Congresswoman Friedman Convenes 2nd Meeting of Housing Advisory Committee - Representative Laura Friedman | (.gov)
1.00Representative Laura Friedman | (.gov) · 2026-07-08
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Press Release: Laura Friedman Announces Federal Transit Investments for LA Metro and Metrolink - Quiver Quantitative
1.00Quiver Quantitative · 2026-07-07
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RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Wraps Up 2nd Successful Passport Fair of 2026 - Representative Laura Friedman | (.gov)
1.00Representative Laura Friedman | (.gov) · 2026-06-20
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RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Convenes LGBTQ Advisory Committee, Marking 2nd Meeting of Her Term - Representative Laura Friedman | (.gov)
1.00Representative Laura Friedman | (.gov) · 2026-06-18
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Press Release: Reps. Emilia Sykes and Laura Friedman Co-Convene First Meeting of House Democrats' Housing Affordability Working Group - Quiver Quantitative
0.82Quiver Quantitative · 2026-06-16
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RELEASE: Congresswoman Friedman Unveils $1 Million+ Federal Investment to Replace Damaged Burbank Reservoir - Representative Laura Friedman | (.gov)
1.00Representative Laura Friedman | (.gov) · 2026-06-15
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2026 Election Results: In CA-30, D-Laura Friedman holds a lead over 6 challengers - Los Angeles Daily News
0.82Los Angeles Daily News · 2026-06-02
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Democrat Laura Friedman advances to the general election for U.S. House in California's 30th Congressional District - WKYC
0.82WKYC · 2026-06-02
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RELEASE: Congresswoman Friedman Unveils $500,000 Federal Investment to Replace Aging West Hollywood Fire Station - Representative Laura Friedman | (.gov)
1.00Representative Laura Friedman | (.gov) · 2026-05-11
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RELEASE: Reps. Friedman, Chu, Correa Lead Press Conference Fighting Back Against FCC’s Weaponization of Regulatory Power to Silence Critics - Representative Laura Friedman | (.gov)
1.00Representative Laura Friedman | (.gov) · 2026-05-06
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Laura Friedman, CA-30 candidate, 2026 primary election questionnaire - Orange County Register
0.82Orange County Register · 2026-05-04
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