Laura Friedman
Democrat Representative, District 30, California
8 bills250 cosponsored$942K raised674 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceEducation
- “working as a film and television producer after receiving her B.A. from the University of Rochester, New York.” source
Public service
- “Before joining Congress, Friedman represented the 44th district in the California State Assembly” source
- “currently serving her first term in Congress as the Representative of the 30th district of California” source
- “Laura also served on the Glendale City Council and as the Mayor of Glendale.” source
Family
- “Currently, she lives in Glendale with her husband and daughter.” source
Also stated
- “Rep. Friedman has lived in California for more than three decades.” source
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Legislation
HR 10651cosponsor
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat transfers of appreciated property to certain tax-exempt organizations the same as transfers of appreciated property to political organizations.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 10600cosponsor
To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 10582cosponsor
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for American film and television productions, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 10597cosponsor
To require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10514cosponsor
To approve certain requests for a major disaster declaration, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HRES 1559cosponsor
Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10096cosponsor
To establish the Task Force on the Impact of the Affordable Housing Crisis, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 9929cosponsor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4640 Cass Street in San Diego, California, as the "Mary Wilding Memorial Post Office Building".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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HR 9941cosponsor
To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Education and Workforce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HCONRES 114cosponsor
Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 9594cosponsor
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to ban the use of intentionally added perfluoroalkyl or polyfluoroalkyl substances in cosmetics, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9400cosponsor
To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Americans who were active in rescuing and aiding Jews and other refugees during the period of Nazi Germany's genocidal "Final Solution" policy to murder every Jew in Europe, in recognition of their contributions, which resulted in tens of thousands of Jews and others being spared from almost certain death.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 9348sponsor
To require the Secretary of the Army to include in any final recommendation for a water resources development project of the Corps of Engineers a plan to maintain equivalent levels of access to existing public recreational amenities, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HR 9297cosponsor
To amend title 49, United States Code, to establish certain safety standards and disclose certain information relating to pedestrians and motor vehicles, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9282cosponsor
To amend the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to provide that entrance fees shall not be charged for entry to Federal recreational lands and water on certain days, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture.
HJRES 189cosponsor
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 8915cosponsor
To protect intellectual property rights in the voice and visual likeness of individuals, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 8798cosponsor
To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to make breakfasts and lunches free for all children, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 1208cosponsor
Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 8362cosponsor
Transit Workforce Development Act
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Voting Record
285 yea382 nay5 missed2 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- John ArmenianNo affiliation$279K raised
- Scott Alan MeyersRepublican$118K raised
- Lester HermanDemocratic$29K raised
- Dennis F. FeitosaRepublican$13K raised
- Cameron TennysonDemocratic$13K raised
- Nick MelvoinDemocratic$6K raised
- Joel LavaDemocratic—
- Laura FriedmanDemocratic· this member—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$942K
Small donors $61KLarge individual $540KPACs $335K
Spent $751KCash $488K
2024 cycle$1.8M
Small donors $171KLarge individual $1.3MPACs $309K
Spent $1.5MCash $297K
Top Contributors
QUINN EMANUEL$11K
CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL LOS ANGELES$10K
CITY OF LOS ANGELES$10K
DAKE WILSON ARCHITECTS$8K
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY NORTHRIDGE$7K
MCS BURBANK LLC$7K
DE SHAW$7K
DAKE WILSON ARCHITECTS$7K
ADEPT$7K
GDML$7K
Committees
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
- Energy
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management
- Highways and Transit
- Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
- Water Resources and Environment
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HR 10651: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat transfers of appreciated property to certain tax-exempt organizations the same as transfers of appreciated property to political organizations.
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HR 10597: To require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10600: To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the use of Federal foreign assistance funds for comprehensive reproductive health care services, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10582: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a tax credit for American film and television productions, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10514: To approve certain requests for a major disaster declaration, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-21
legislation
HRES 1559: Expressing support for the designation of the week beginning on September 14, 2026, as "National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week".
cosponsor2026-09-17
legislation
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
nay2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
nay2026-09-16
vote
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PROOF Act
nay2026-09-16
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
nay2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Retire through Ownership Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
nay2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
nay2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
nay2026-09-15
vote
GUARD Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Whistleblower Protection Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
nay2026-09-15
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-09-15
vote
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
nay2026-09-03
vote
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
nay2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
nay2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 302025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
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