Laura Friedman
U.S. Representative, CA-30
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Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Representative, CA-30 current
California |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2025 | Jan 3, 2027 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| US House District CA-30 current
United States |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2025 | Jan 1, 2030 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Committee assignments
- House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology — Energy unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure — Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure — Highways and Transit unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure — Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure — Water Resources and Environment unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
Ideology — academic context, not a GovTally claim
DW-NOMINATE coordinates (Congress 119): economic dim. -0.349, social dim. -0.363. Voteview DW-NOMINATE Voteview-academic
Roll-call votes (583 recorded)
| Bill | Motion / question | Position | Chamber · stage · roll | Date | Outcome | Source |
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HR 7726
Stop Child Care Scams Act of 2026
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On Motion to Recommit | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-197 | Jun 3, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll197 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 2860
Northwest Straits Marine Conservation Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2025
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-196 | Jun 3, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll196 US-GOV-PD |
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HRES 1333
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8646) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural…
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-195 | Jun 3, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll195 US-GOV-PD |
| On Ordering the Previous Question | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-194 | Jun 3, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll194 US-GOV-PD | |
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S 254
ARTIST Act
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-193 | Jun 3, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll193 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 7618
American Battlefield Protection Program Amendments Act of 2026
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-192 | Jun 3, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll192 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 6047
Sharri Briley and Eric Edmundson Veterans Benefits Expansion Act of 2026
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On Passage | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-191 | May 21, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll191 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 1041
Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act
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On Passage | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-190 | May 21, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll190 US-GOV-PD |
| On Motion to Recommit | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-189 | May 21, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll189 US-GOV-PD | |
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HR 1329
Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act
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On Passage | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-188 | May 21, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll188 US-GOV-PD |
| On Motion to Recommit | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-187 | May 21, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll187 US-GOV-PD | |
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HRES 1300
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1041) to amend title 38, United States Code, to…
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-186 | May 20, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll186 US-GOV-PD |
| On Ordering the Previous Question | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-185 | May 20, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll185 US-GOV-PD | |
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HR 2616
Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act
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On Passage | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-184 | May 20, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll184 US-GOV-PD |
| On Motion to Recommit | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-183 | May 20, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll183 US-GOV-PD | |
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HR 1993
25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-182 | May 20, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll182 US-GOV-PD |
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S 1003
Lulu’s Law
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-181 | May 20, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll181 US-GOV-PD |
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S 2393
Fiscal Year 2025 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-180 | May 20, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll180 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 5317
Community Bank Deposit Access Act of 2025
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-179 | May 20, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll179 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 4544
American Access to Banking Act
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-178 | May 20, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll178 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 3234
Keeping Deposits Local Act
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-177 | May 20, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll177 US-GOV-PD |
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HRES 1299
Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 6644, with amendment.
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-176 | May 20, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll176 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 8469
Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related…
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On Passage | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-175 | May 15, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll175 US-GOV-PD |
| On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-174 | May 15, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll174 US-GOV-PD | |
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HR 8365
Monitor Accountability Act
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On Passage | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-173 | May 14, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll173 US-GOV-PD |
Campaign finance
2024 cycle · official FEC aggregate
Period Jan 1, 2023–Dec 31, 2024 · as of Dec 31, 2024 · coverage: official aggregate · FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
| Receipts | Spending | Cash | Debt | Refunds | Self-funding | Net receipts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,835,665 | $1,538,917 | $296,748 | $0 | $16,100 | — | $1,819,566 |
2024 · Itemized receipts loaded
Period Jan 26, 2023–Dec 30, 2024 · verified Jun 21, 2026 · 7:12 AM · coverage: itemized partial · FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
| Gross receipts loaded | Refunds/reversals loaded | Net receipts loaded |
|---|---|---|
| $1,893,496 | $0 | $1,893,496 |
Largest itemized receipts
| Cycle | Amount | Donor | To committee | Type | Date | Coverage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,600 | SANTA ROSA RANCHERIA | LAURA FRIEDMAN FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | May 23, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | FLIP FORWARD PAC | LAURA FRIEDMAN FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Aug 21, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | AIR LINE PILOTS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL PAC | LAURA FRIEDMAN FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Sep 25, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | VOTE MAMA PAC | LAURA FRIEDMAN FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Sep 26, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS | LAURA FRIEDMAN FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Sep 29, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS | LAURA FRIEDMAN FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Sep 29, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | LAURA FRIEDMAN FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Aug 28, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | MACHINIST'S NON-PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE MULTI CANDIDATE COMMITTEE | LAURA FRIEDMAN FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Jul 24, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | UA UNION PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS VOTE PAC | LAURA FRIEDMAN FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Jun 10, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS STAFF UNION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION | LAURA FRIEDMAN FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Oct 1, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | INTERNATIONAL UNION OF PAINTERS AND ALLIED TRADES POLITICAL ACTION TOGETHER POLITICAL COMMITTEE | LAURA FRIEDMAN FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Oct 16, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | UNITE HERE TIP CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE | LAURA FRIEDMAN FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Sep 16, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | SHEET METAL AIR RAIL TRANSPORTATION WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION LEAGUE | LAURA FRIEDMAN FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Jul 8, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE | LAURA FRIEDMAN FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Sep 11, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL NO. 12 VOLUNTARY LEGISLATIVE FUND | LAURA FRIEDMAN FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Apr 5, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
Largest loaded receipts, not a complete total. FEC contributor data may not be used for commercial solicitation.
Outside spending
Independent expenditures are not campaign contributions and are shown separately by support or opposition.
| Cycle | Position | Itemized spending loaded | Period / as of | Coverage | Source |
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| 2024 | Oppose | $56,283 (7 records) | Mar 13, 2024–Sep 30, 2024 · as of Sep 30, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | Support | $588,954 (70 records) | Oct 20, 2023–Dec 2, 2024 · as of Dec 2, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
Sponsored legislation (2 as lead sponsor)
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HR 9348
US · Jun 18, 2026
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…
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HR 4662
US · May 20, 2026
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".
Social media
Recent posts
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