Rep. Laura Friedman

Angelenos should be able to benefit from the Olympics for years to come WITHOUT having to shoulder the cost themselves. That’s why I fought for federal investments like $1 million to modernize the Rose Bowl, and why I’m making sure this administration keeps it’s promise to work with and support LA to make these Games a success.

This Memorial Day, I’m reflecting on the brave sacrifice of all of the Americans who laid down their lives in service to our country. I’m honoring their memory every single day by doing all I can to protect our democracy.

Burbank knows how to barbeque! I had a great time chowing down and chatting with so many of you at Burbank’s Fire Service Day. I’m thankful for the services of @BurbankFire and all of our first responders today and every day. It’s my honor to represent them in Congress.

There’s no better way to spend a weekend than flipping pancakes with @GlendaleFireCA at Fire Service Day. I didn’t get into Congress for my pancake flipping skills – I’ve focused instead on getting the brave men and women of our fire department the resources they need to keep us safe.

Instead of focusing on bringing costs down, Trump and Congressional Republicans are focusing on ballrooms, bailing out billionaires with tax breaks, and putting the cost on American taxpayers. Meanwhile, Democrats are laser focused on helping families put food on the table.

There’s no denying how important the film and television industry is to the American economy. In fact, entertainment is one of our largest exports. I’m fighting for a national film tax credit not just to support production workers, but also for the countless small businesses across the country that depend on productions staying in the U.S. deadline.com/2026/05/film-i…

Fraud is a scourge and stopping it should be a priority, but what Trump is doing won’t prevent fraud. This is his administration’s way of punishing Californians for standing up to his unpopular agenda. We can and should work together to fight fraud, but these punitive cuts do nothing but hurt innocent Californians.

From my family to yours, Chag Shavuot Sameach!

This week, Congressional Republicans could have spent their time working with us to help Americans afford groceries and pay their rent. Instead, they spent their time advancing a bill meant to demean trans youth. I voted no and urge them to focus on the real needs of Americans.

Good. No taxpayer money should be going towards Trump’s wasteful vanity project.

While President Trump wastes billions of taxpayer dollars on his war of choice, my fellow Democrats and I are working on a better vision of the future – one where no child goes hungry. I’m cosponsoring the Universal School Meals Program Act because I believe that the wealthiest country on Earth has no excuse for letting its children go without food.

Although the investigation is ongoing, it appears that this was a targeted anti-Islamic hate crime. Our community must come together to reject all forms of violence, hatred and intolerance. Today and all days we stand alongside our Islamic brothers & sisters.

This is heartbreaking. Violence has no place in our society, but is especially heinous when directed at places of worship and where children are present. My thoughts go out to the many victims and their families. May their memories be as a blessing.

While Americans are dealing with rising costs, Trump just created a $1.8 billion taxpayer-funded slush fund to pay off Jan. 6 rioters & his friends. He sued himself. He settled with himself. With no oversight. And you're paying for it. This is blatant self-dealing and corruption in plain sight and I urge my colleagues across the aisle to join us in putting a stop to it.

Today is National Museum Day! CA-30 is home to some of the best museums in the world, many of which you can visit for free on the 2nd Tuesday of every month. What’s your favorite museum in the district?

As long as this Administration attacks free speech, I’ll continue to stand up for our Constitution and a free press. Once again, I led lawmakers, veterans, and free speech activists at a rally in front of ABC Studios against Trump’s weaponization of the FCC. Read more here:

Dealing with federal agencies might feel overwhelming, but my office is in your corner. Our mobile office hours are coming to the Edendale Branch Library on May 20th. Swing by between 12-3pm to get help with any federal agency you might be dealing with.

Our firefighters deserve a safe and seismically sound firehouse, and our community needs an emergency command center capable of dealing with modern emergencies. I secured a $500,000 federal investment to make both of those goals a reality for the aging Fire Station 8 in West Hollywood. Read more about my announcement here: wehotimes.com/congresswoman-…

Cutting-edge tools can stop high speed crashes from harming innocent bystanders and drivers, but 94% of police pursuits end, often violently, without police having the opportunity to use safe termination technology. My Next Gen Road Safety Act would unlock resources to allow law enforcement officers to keep our roads safe. latimes.com/california/sto…

It would be very hard to imagine Los Feliz without Yucas Hut, an institution that has been serving up Yucatan-style cooking, neighborhood connections, and good vibes for decades. I was so proud to present co-owners Dora and Margie Herrera with a Congressional Certificate in recognition of 50 years of good food and incredible community service.