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Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|California District 30
Laura Friedman
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Voting Record — 594
Yes43%
No56%
Present1%
Not Voting1%
Party align98%
Cross-party1%
Laura Friedman
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratCalifornia District 30
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Laura's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 11 sponsored · 70 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
The secret? Amazing BBQ & commitment to the community.
Stop #2 for National Black Business Month. Got the chance to stop by local favorite Bludso’s BBQ and talk to owner Kevin Bludso, who is bringing bold Texas flavors to California. It’s obvious why folks keep coming back to this Texas BBQ outpost time and time again.
Celebrating National Black Business Month at Tansy. Whether you want to find a rare plant or a cheetah throw pillow, Tansy is a one-stop shop for both plant parents and interior decorators both amateur and professional.
Thank you to Tansy’s owner Shawna Christian for having me!
The Pitt.
Hacks.
Abbott Elementary.
America’s favorite shows are being made in Hollywood by irreplaceable American craftspeople, writers, producers, and talent. I’m working to keep those jobs here through a national film tax credit.
Watch to learn more:
Streets closed to cars. Open to everyone else.
Honored to help kick off CicLAVia’s “Meet the Hollywoods” edition! There’s nothing like it anywhere else.
Whether you walked, biked, or ran, or just stopped by my table to say hi, thank you for showing up.
Watch to see how I’m fighting for US entertainment jobs ⬆️
I didn’t go to the UK or anywhere overseas to pursue my career in the film industry. I came to Hollywood, because the writers, talent, and creative heartbeat of America are here.
It still is. But we need a national film tax credit to keep the industry home where it belongs.
Disaster victims are being punished for accepting help from their community.
Congress needs to pass my Don’t Penalize Victims Act, because when the next disaster strikes, the last thing victims should worry about losing their relief funds because of stupid rules & red tape.
This week, Americans are waking up to another economic whiplash thanks to Trump’s ongoing war of choice with Iran. The price for a gallon of gas is skyrocketing.
The Trump admin’s answer to rising costs? Minting gold coins with Trump’s face on them, and building more monuments to his ego.
Very excited to hear news of the legendary Cinerama Dome’s reopening. Cinema is so back!
In D.C., I’m hard at work on a national film tax credit so that we can show off homegrown talent at this local icon when it reopens.
pushing a budget that would hand $73 billion to Trump & Sec. Hegseth to continue their botched war of choice while they do NOTHING for YOU.
I’m a “hell no” on this budget, because so many Americans can’t survive another America Last budget. (3/3)
because House Republicans and Trump passed a budget that gutted your healthcare to pay for tax cuts to billionaires.
The worst part? House Republicans now have a sequel that’s just as bad; (2/3)
Ask any American if they are better off now than they were a year ago.
The sad reality is that for most, the answer is no.
Millions of Americans, including children, have been thrown off their healthcare and nutrition assistance, left to struggle and get sicker (1/3)
Those workers – from the craftspeople to the artists to the producers - are top of mind as I fight for a national film tax credit, because our nation can’t let this kind of talent leave our shores. (2/2)
My district is the center of American film and television production.
My constituents work on some of TV’s biggest shows and blockbuster movies. (1/2)
https://beverlypress.com/2026/07/friedman-touts-role-of-tax-credits-in-producing-top-tv-programs/
I’ll never stop fighting to make sure you can see the doctor without breaking the bank.
One year after Trump & House Republicans gutted Medicaid to the tune of $1 trillion and threatened to hollow out Medicare, 47,000 Americans in my district are seeing the cost of their healthcare rise beyond what they can afford. Another 41,453 are set to lose their healthcare entirely.
61 years ago today, Medicare and Medicaid were signed into law, ensuring that low-income individuals, families, seniors, and disabled people could get affordable access to healthcare.
AI should work FOR Americans, not replace them.
I confronted the White House’s Science & Tech advisor to ensure we’re prioritizing the protection of American jobs.
Listen to a snippet here:
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Voting History594 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
594 total votes
Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Party Maj | Align? | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-17 | H. Con. Res. 61 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-17 | H. Res. 953 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-17 | H. Res. 953 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 3632 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 3632 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 4371 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 4371 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-16 | H. Res. 951 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-16 | H. Res. 951 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 3187 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-15 | S. 284 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-12 | H.R. 3668 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-12 | H.R. 3668 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 2550 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H. Res. 432 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3898 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3898 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3383 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3383 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3383 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3383 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3638 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3628 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H. Res. 939 (119th) | Kill the motion | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-10 | H. Res. 432 (119th) | Motion to Discharge | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-10 | S. 1071 (119th) | Final passage | NO | YES | ✕ | Passed |
| 2025-12-10 | S. 1071 (119th) | Motion to Commit | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-10 | H. Res. 936 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-10 | H. Res. 936 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-10 | H.R. 1676 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-09 | S. 356 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-04 | H.R. 1049 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-04 | H.R. 1069 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-03 | H.R. 1005 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-03 | H.R. 4305 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-03 | H.R. 2965 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-02 | H. Res. 916 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-02 | H. Res. 916 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-02 | H.R. 4423 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-01 | H.R. 5348 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-21 | H. Con. Res. 58 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 1949 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 3109 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H. Res. 893 (119th) | Motion to Refer | NO | YES | ✕ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 6019 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 4058 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 5107 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 5214 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-19 | H. Res. 888 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-11-19 | S.J. Res. 80 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.