U.S. House of Representatives
Laura Friedman
U.S. Representative for California's 30th District
- Party
- Democratic
- Current term
- Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027
- Profile updated
- Oct 28, 2026
At a glance
Laura Friedman represents California's 30th District in the U.S. House. Friedman first took office in this chamber on Jan 3, 2025, and the current term runs to Jan 3, 2027. We've loaded 300 of Friedman's recent roll-call votes. Friedman sponsored at least 12 bills or resolutions in recent sessions.
Committees: Science, Space, and Technology; Transportation and Infrastructure
Source: congress-legislators, Biographical Directory of Congress · checked Oct 28, 2026
Deeper analysis
MEMBERSMembers see analysis computed from the public records on this page:
- How often Friedman voted, and how often their vote matched the outcome and their party
- How often they voted the same way as California's other representatives
- Their votes grouped by topic
- Campaign money by donation size, in-state vs. out-of-state, and compared with past elections
- What this means for you: how this district compares with California and the country
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Promises and progress
Recent votes
Full voting history (300 votes) →100% voted on 300 recent roll calls
- Sep 16, 2026 S. 2403 · Retire through Ownership Act Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass. Result: Passed (401–14). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 9497 · Water Resources Development Act of 2026 Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Result: Passed (415–9). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 9340 · Ratepayer Protection Act Final passage On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended. Result: Passed (417–3). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted Yes
- Sep 16, 2026 H.J.Res. 213 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision". Final passage On Passage. Result: Passed (214–208). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted No
- Sep 16, 2026 H.R. 10326 · PROOF Act Final passage On Passage. Result: Passed (217–207). This vote decided whether the bill passes this chamber. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House ↗ Voted No
Bills Friedman sponsored
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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to impose an excise tax on certain indebtedness, and for other purposes.
Latest action (Oct 19, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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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".
Latest action (Sep 14, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 603.
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Public Access Protection Act
Latest action (Jun 18, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
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Next Gen Road Safety Act
Latest action (Apr 9, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Build HUBS Act
Latest action (Jan 15, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
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Safe and Affordable Transit Act
Latest action (Nov 26, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Showing the 6 most recent of the bills loaded. Introducing a bill is not the same as passing it.
Campaign finance
Principal campaign committee · 2026 election · reported Jan 1, 2025 through Oct 14, 2026
Total reported receipts
$994,571
Money the campaign reported receiving for this election. Not personal wealth or government spending.
A contribution shows who gave money, not why a representative voted a certain way. Source: Federal Election Commission ↗
Recent filings
- Statement of Candidacy 2024 · filed Nov 19, 2024 · Original filing ↗
- Statement of Candidacy 2023 · filed Jan 13, 2023 · Original filing ↗
Other public disclosures
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How this may affect your community
California's 30th District
People
743,383 residents
Household income
Median $91,416 a year
Rent
Median $2,131 a month
Internet
4.3% of households have no internet access
What's uncertain
These numbers describe the district. They don't show that any representative caused them, and survey estimates have margins of error. Source: Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates.