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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 8365
Monitor Accountability Act
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On Motion to Recommit | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-172 | May 14, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll172 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 5625
Cashless Bail Reporting Act
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On Passage | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-171 | May 14, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll171 US-GOV-PD |
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HCONRES 75
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the…
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-170 | May 14, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll170 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 6260
Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025
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On Passage | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-169 | May 14, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll169 US-GOV-PD |
| On Motion to Recommit | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-168 | May 14, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll168 US-GOV-PD | |
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HRES 1259
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should prioritize securing…
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-167 | May 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll167 US-GOV-PD |
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HRES 1251
Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the…
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-166 | May 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll166 US-GOV-PD |
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HCONRES 96
Expressing support for law enforcement officers.
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-165 | May 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll165 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 1346
Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025
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On Passage | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-164 | May 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll164 US-GOV-PD |
| On Motion to Recommit | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-163 | May 13, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll163 US-GOV-PD | |
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HRES 1252
Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-162 | May 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll162 US-GOV-PD |
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HRES 1274
Providing that section 11 of House Resolution 1224 shall have no force or effect.
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-161 | May 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll161 US-GOV-PD |
| On Ordering the Previous Question | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-160 | May 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll160 US-GOV-PD | |
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HRES 1275
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5625) to direct the Attorney General to make publicly…
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-159 | May 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll159 US-GOV-PD |
| On Ordering the Previous Question | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-158 | May 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll158 US-GOV-PD | |
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HR 2853
Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Nay | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-157 | May 12, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll157 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 2071
Save Our Shrimpers Act
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-156 | May 12, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll156 US-GOV-PD |
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S 4465
A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the…
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Nay | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-155 | Apr 30, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll155 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 7567
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
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On Passage | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-154 | Apr 30, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll154 US-GOV-PD |
| On Motion to Recommit | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-153 | Apr 30, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll153 US-GOV-PD | |
| On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-152 | Apr 30, 2026 | Agreed to | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll152 US-GOV-PD | |
| On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-151 | Apr 30, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll151 US-GOV-PD | |
| On Agreeing to the Amendment, as Modified | Yea | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-150 | Apr 30, 2026 | Agreed to | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll150 US-GOV-PD | |
| On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-149 | Apr 30, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll149 US-GOV-PD | |
| On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-148 | Apr 30, 2026 | Agreed to | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll148 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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