Rep. Laura Friedman
@friedman.house.gov
Member of Congress representing California's 30th District. Pool shark. Pro: bikes, trains, housing, single payer healthcare & induction stoves!
I visited Fresenius Medical Care in Burbank to see their important dialysis facility. Dialysis is a lifeline for those living with end-stage renal disease or severe kidney injuries and many patients rely on Medi-Cal to cover their treatment. (1/2)
December 29, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I visited Fresenius Medical Care in Burbank to see their important dialysis facility. Dialysis is a lifeline for those living with end-stage renal disease or severe kidney injuries and many patients rely on Medi-Cal to cover their treatment. (1/2)
Thank you for allowing me to fight for you in Congress this year!
Swipe through the slides to see some of the highlights from 2025:
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Swipe through the slides to see some of the highlights from 2025:
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December 28, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Thank you for allowing me to fight for you in Congress this year!
Swipe through the slides to see some of the highlights from 2025:
(1/2)
Swipe through the slides to see some of the highlights from 2025:
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Heri za Kwanzaa! Wishing all those who celebrate a meaningful Kwanzaa.
December 26, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Heri za Kwanzaa! Wishing all those who celebrate a meaningful Kwanzaa.
Merry Christmas!
May this holiday season bring peace and renewal.
May this holiday season bring peace and renewal.
December 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Merry Christmas!
May this holiday season bring peace and renewal.
May this holiday season bring peace and renewal.
Holiday travel can be a headache, but it should never be something you have to fear. My new bipartisan Safe and Affordable Transit Act will help make sure you and your family get where you are going – safe and sound.
Read more about my bill in the Burbank Leader:
Read more about my bill in the Burbank Leader:
Friedman Presents New Transit Bill to Improve Safety
Congresswoman Laura Friedman announced a bipartisan bill she's cosponsoring to bring grants to more transit centers to hire more police officers and implement safety measures in efforts to ramp up
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December 23, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Holiday travel can be a headache, but it should never be something you have to fear. My new bipartisan Safe and Affordable Transit Act will help make sure you and your family get where you are going – safe and sound.
Read more about my bill in the Burbank Leader:
Read more about my bill in the Burbank Leader:
As AI technology rapidly develops, we must have commonsense guardrails to prevent these influential platforms from generating antisemitic, hateful, or harmful content. (1/2)
December 23, 2025 at 6:14 PM
As AI technology rapidly develops, we must have commonsense guardrails to prevent these influential platforms from generating antisemitic, hateful, or harmful content. (1/2)
I’m excited to announce that the winning app from my first Congressional App Challenge is SyncRide! Created by high school students Andrew Oh, Hannah Lee, Ginna Kim, and Aaron Kim, SyncRide was designed to make ride planning easier, cheaper, and better for the environment. (1/2)
December 22, 2025 at 6:08 PM
I’m excited to announce that the winning app from my first Congressional App Challenge is SyncRide! Created by high school students Andrew Oh, Hannah Lee, Ginna Kim, and Aaron Kim, SyncRide was designed to make ride planning easier, cheaper, and better for the environment. (1/2)
I fight for clean air & against Trump’s decimation of environmental protections because of disastrous policies like this.
We make America healthy again by fighting for clean air & water. I’ve spent my career working to protect the Earth & the humans who rely on it, & I am more committed than ever.
We make America healthy again by fighting for clean air & water. I’ve spent my career working to protect the Earth & the humans who rely on it, & I am more committed than ever.
Trump’s EPA wants to weaken formaldehyde protections – this is what it could mean
EPA proposed undoing Biden-era policy on exposure to carcinogenic toxin in latest push to weaken toxin standards
www.theguardian.com
December 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I fight for clean air & against Trump’s decimation of environmental protections because of disastrous policies like this.
We make America healthy again by fighting for clean air & water. I’ve spent my career working to protect the Earth & the humans who rely on it, & I am more committed than ever.
We make America healthy again by fighting for clean air & water. I’ve spent my career working to protect the Earth & the humans who rely on it, & I am more committed than ever.
Glendale is looking a little brighter at night with the Christmas tree lit up in City Hall!
#TeamFriedman was honored to attend & celebrate this annual tradition with so many of you.
#TeamFriedman was honored to attend & celebrate this annual tradition with so many of you.
December 21, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Glendale is looking a little brighter at night with the Christmas tree lit up in City Hall!
#TeamFriedman was honored to attend & celebrate this annual tradition with so many of you.
#TeamFriedman was honored to attend & celebrate this annual tradition with so many of you.
As a longtime advocate for clean water access, getting to see the inner workings of the Crescenta Valley Water District reaffirmed why I’ve been fighting for this issue for so long.
Clean water is not a luxury few should have access to – it is a basic necessity that every Angeleno needs. (1/2)
Clean water is not a luxury few should have access to – it is a basic necessity that every Angeleno needs. (1/2)
December 20, 2025 at 5:15 PM
As a longtime advocate for clean water access, getting to see the inner workings of the Crescenta Valley Water District reaffirmed why I’ve been fighting for this issue for so long.
Clean water is not a luxury few should have access to – it is a basic necessity that every Angeleno needs. (1/2)
Clean water is not a luxury few should have access to – it is a basic necessity that every Angeleno needs. (1/2)
Standard behavior for a draft dodger playing hero.
December 18, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Standard behavior for a draft dodger playing hero.
#TeamFriedman was humbled to attend @BurbankPolice K-9 Spike’s memorial service. Spike was killed in the line of duty last month while keeping our community safe and we grieve his loss alongside the department and all who knew him.
December 18, 2025 at 2:20 AM
#TeamFriedman was humbled to attend @BurbankPolice K-9 Spike’s memorial service. Spike was killed in the line of duty last month while keeping our community safe and we grieve his loss alongside the department and all who knew him.
Families in my district are counting on this relief. Speaker Johnson must bring the vote to the floor now before it’s too late.
If he delays, the price hikes that hit millions of Americans will be on his and House Republicans’ shoulders.
If he delays, the price hikes that hit millions of Americans will be on his and House Republicans’ shoulders.
BREAKING: Four House Republicans have just forced a vote on healthcare subsidies.
Four GOP members of Congress have signed on to the Democrats' discharge petition, and now a mandatory vote on extending ACA tax credits must be held.
Four GOP members of Congress have signed on to the Democrats' discharge petition, and now a mandatory vote on extending ACA tax credits must be held.
December 17, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Families in my district are counting on this relief. Speaker Johnson must bring the vote to the floor now before it’s too late.
If he delays, the price hikes that hit millions of Americans will be on his and House Republicans’ shoulders.
If he delays, the price hikes that hit millions of Americans will be on his and House Republicans’ shoulders.
It’s hard to make Pasadena’s spectacular City Hall look any better, but this year’s Christmas tree lighting made that possible!
#TeamFriedman was honored to join-in on the holiday festivities.
#TeamFriedman was honored to join-in on the holiday festivities.
December 17, 2025 at 1:59 AM
It’s hard to make Pasadena’s spectacular City Hall look any better, but this year’s Christmas tree lighting made that possible!
#TeamFriedman was honored to join-in on the holiday festivities.
#TeamFriedman was honored to join-in on the holiday festivities.
Trump's new policy affects nurses as well as physical and occupational therapists. Not only does that means longer wait times to receive care, it means a much more difficult and expensive road to recovery for millions of Americans. (1/2)
U.S. Rep. Rallies With Health Care Workers
U.S. Rep. Laura Friedman joined nurses, health care professionals and labor leaders Sunday, Dec. 8, at Glendale Memorial Hospital to oppose a Trump administration policy they say will worsen California’s
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December 16, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Trump's new policy affects nurses as well as physical and occupational therapists. Not only does that means longer wait times to receive care, it means a much more difficult and expensive road to recovery for millions of Americans. (1/2)
This weekend’s string of violent antisemitic attacks cast a darkness over Hanukkah celebrations, but our community was undeterred – standing together in community to cast light and joy as we celebrated this important Jewish holiday. (1/2)
December 15, 2025 at 9:24 PM
This weekend’s string of violent antisemitic attacks cast a darkness over Hanukkah celebrations, but our community was undeterred – standing together in community to cast light and joy as we celebrated this important Jewish holiday. (1/2)
Trump’s complete & utter disregard for two incredible Americans being brutally murdered is almost too disgusting to believe. Instead of honoring their lives, he turned their deaths into a political punchline and a personal attack.
So I’ll remind him of his own words, after Charlie Kirk was killed:
So I’ll remind him of his own words, after Charlie Kirk was killed:
December 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Trump’s complete & utter disregard for two incredible Americans being brutally murdered is almost too disgusting to believe. Instead of honoring their lives, he turned their deaths into a political punchline and a personal attack.
So I’ll remind him of his own words, after Charlie Kirk was killed:
So I’ll remind him of his own words, after Charlie Kirk was killed:
I am heartbroken. A horrific attack at a Hanukkah gathering in Australia has left at least 10 people dead, and just miles from my district, a California home was shot at for simply displaying Hanukkah decorations.
This is not normal. 🧵
This is not normal. 🧵
December 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
I am heartbroken. A horrific attack at a Hanukkah gathering in Australia has left at least 10 people dead, and just miles from my district, a California home was shot at for simply displaying Hanukkah decorations.
This is not normal. 🧵
This is not normal. 🧵
Is your passport expiring before you travel this holiday season? My stellar staff can help you at our Mobile Office Hours on December 16th.
Social security, veterans benefits, and passports – if you have a federal issue, we can help.
Social security, veterans benefits, and passports – if you have a federal issue, we can help.
December 13, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Is your passport expiring before you travel this holiday season? My stellar staff can help you at our Mobile Office Hours on December 16th.
Social security, veterans benefits, and passports – if you have a federal issue, we can help.
Social security, veterans benefits, and passports – if you have a federal issue, we can help.
I just cosponsored a bipartisan resolution to celebrate 50 years of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Education should be accessible to all, especially for children with disabilities. (1/2)
December 13, 2025 at 12:59 AM
I just cosponsored a bipartisan resolution to celebrate 50 years of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Education should be accessible to all, especially for children with disabilities. (1/2)
I sat down with the Beverly Press to share my thoughts on the Warner Bros. Situation.
We should be watchful of the law; and push for a deal which offers the most public benefits – especially for the workers & businesses who rely on the film & TV industry.
beverlypress.com/2025/12/holl...
We should be watchful of the law; and push for a deal which offers the most public benefits – especially for the workers & businesses who rely on the film & TV industry.
beverlypress.com/2025/12/holl...
Hollywood reels from potential Warner Bros. deals - Beverly Press & Park Labrea News
The entertainment industry was rocked by the Dec. 5 announcement that Netflix intends to buy Warner Bros., the...
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December 12, 2025 at 8:58 PM
I sat down with the Beverly Press to share my thoughts on the Warner Bros. Situation.
We should be watchful of the law; and push for a deal which offers the most public benefits – especially for the workers & businesses who rely on the film & TV industry.
beverlypress.com/2025/12/holl...
We should be watchful of the law; and push for a deal which offers the most public benefits – especially for the workers & businesses who rely on the film & TV industry.
beverlypress.com/2025/12/holl...
There is too much corruption in government. Members of Congress shouldn’t be trading individual stocks. I just signed the discharge petition to force a vote on a ban. It’s time to put the public’s trust ahead of private gain.
December 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM
There is too much corruption in government. Members of Congress shouldn’t be trading individual stocks. I just signed the discharge petition to force a vote on a ban. It’s time to put the public’s trust ahead of private gain.
The Trump Administration has gone full “deep state” - now secretly surveilling Americans who dare criticize their unconscionably brutal and cruel immigration raids. (1/2)
ICE Wants to Go After Dissenters as well as Immigrants
The Trump administration is being open about its plans to violate Americans’ First and Fourth Amendment rights.
www.brennancenter.org
December 12, 2025 at 3:11 AM
The Trump Administration has gone full “deep state” - now secretly surveilling Americans who dare criticize their unconscionably brutal and cruel immigration raids. (1/2)
I went on Fox 11’s Good Day LA to discuss the Warner Bros deal & bring attention back to what’s at risk: bringing jobs back to boost one of America’s greatest industries & Trump’s desire to censor CNN.
Listen to my thoughts here:
Listen to my thoughts here:
December 11, 2025 at 10:48 PM
I went on Fox 11’s Good Day LA to discuss the Warner Bros deal & bring attention back to what’s at risk: bringing jobs back to boost one of America’s greatest industries & Trump’s desire to censor CNN.
Listen to my thoughts here:
Listen to my thoughts here:
Thanks to the Trump Administration, there will likely be fewer cures for diseases. As a breast cancer survivor, I know what this means. Herceptin — the drug that saved so many lives — was discovered with federal government support, as have thousands of effective treatments. (1/2)
The U.S. Is Funding Fewer Grants in Every Area of Science and Medicine
A quiet policy change means the government is making fewer bets on long-term science.
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Thanks to the Trump Administration, there will likely be fewer cures for diseases. As a breast cancer survivor, I know what this means. Herceptin — the drug that saved so many lives — was discovered with federal government support, as have thousands of effective treatments. (1/2)