Laura Friedman
Democrat Representative, District 30, California
8 bills233 cosponsored$828K raised655 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 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.
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.
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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.
HR 8315cosponsor
Modal Parity in Permitting Act
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HR 8275cosponsor
Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office Act
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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 1170cosponsor
Supporting the designation of April 10 as "Dolores Huerta Day", in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of the trailblazing labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta.
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 8217sponsor
Next Gen Road Safety Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 8085cosponsor
Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 7973cosponsor
Momnibus Act
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Voting Record
274 yea374 nay5 missed2 present
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
Passed (237-169)
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
Failed (212-206)
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
Passed (218-201)
AGOA Extension Act
Passed (370-48)
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
Passed (212-205)
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
Passed (210-208)
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
Passed (220-192)
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Failed (202-212)
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Passed (219-196)
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
Passed (413-2)
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Passed (376-8)
Local Access to Courts Act
Passed (378-10)
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Passed (214-208)
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Passed (232-188)
H R 8800
Agreed to (221-210)
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$58K raised
- Cameron TennysonDemocratic$13K raised
- Dennis F. FeitosaRepublican—
- Joel LavaDemocratic—
- Laura FriedmanDemocratic· this member—
- Lester HermanDemocratic—
- Nick MelvoinDemocratic—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$828K
Small donors $56KLarge individual $481KPACs $287K
Spent $655KCash $469K
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
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
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
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
nay2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
yea2026-09-01
vote
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
nay2026-09-01
vote
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
yea2026-09-01
vote
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
Local Access to Courts Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
HR 10096: To establish the Task Force on the Impact of the Affordable Housing Crisis, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-08-13
legislation
HR 9929: 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".
cosponsor2026-07-23
legislation
HR 9941: To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.
cosponsor2026-07-23
legislation
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-07-23
vote
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
nay2026-07-23
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
yea2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
nay2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
yea2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
nay2026-07-22
vote
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
nay2026-07-22
vote
HCONRES 114: Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
cosponsor2026-07-21
legislation
Value Over Cost Act
yea2026-07-21
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
nay2026-07-21
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)
nay2026-07-21
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 302025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
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