Official portrait of Laura Friedman
U.S. House · California, District 30

Laura Friedman

DDemocratIn this seat since January 3, 2025Term ends January 3, 2027This seat is on the ballot November 3, 2026.

Since the current Congress began on January 3, 2025, Friedman has a recorded vote on 60 laws that passed, and 1 vote on a resolution that passed a law.

26 Yes · 33 No · 1 Did not vote
Confirmed from the official record

The tally counts votes on passage. 1 vote on a resolution that passed a law is listed apart.

This record covers laws that passed. Votes on bills that did not become law are not included yet.

The record in plain language

Of the 118 laws passed since January 3, 2025, 60 came to a recorded vote on passage in the House while Friedman is a member. On 1 more, the recorded House vote is on a resolution. Friedman votes No on H.Res. 590, the resolution that passed the Rescissions Act of 2025 in the House. The rest passed the House by voice vote or without objection, which records no individual votes.

Friedman votes Yes on the HALT Fentanyl Act, the Epstein Files Transparency Act and the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.

On funding the government, Friedman votes Yes on the January 2026 funding law for science, energy, Interior and the EPA, and the September 2026 funding extension, and No on the March 2025 full-year funding law, the November 2025 law that ended the 43-day shutdown and the February 2026 funding law for a further group of agencies.

Friedman votes No on the Laken Riley Act on immigration detention; the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the 2025 tax and spending law; the GENIUS Act on stablecoins (digital tokens pegged to the dollar); the defense policy law for fiscal year 2026; the Secure America Act, a 2026 budget law; and the Russia and Iran sanctions law.

Congress cancelled 24 federal rules by recorded vote in the House in that time. Friedman votes to cancel 1 and against cancelling 23. The rules Friedman votes to cancel come from: Treasury: Internal Revenue Service (1).

Friedman votes differently from most House Democrats on 3 of 59 Yes and No votes: No on the law that extends again the surveillance authority that lets intelligence agencies collect the communications of foreigners abroad from U.S. providers without individual warrants, No on the defense policy law for fiscal year 2026 and Yes on the law that cancels an IRS rule that would have required decentralized finance platforms to report their customers' digital asset sales the way stockbrokers do.

Friedman did not vote on the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act.

Votes on laws that passed

Public Law 119-111 · Signed September 18, 2026Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026

Authorizes and expands sanctions and tariffs on Russia and extends existing sanctions on Iran.

House 262–159Senate 86–11Votes No
Public Law 119-98 · Signed June 10, 2026Secure America Act

Gives the Department of Homeland Security extra money for border and immigration enforcement, in seven amounts that add up to $69.545 billion.

House 214–212Senate 52–47Votes No
S. 4465 · Signed April 30, 2026Public Law 119-87

Extends again the surveillance authority that lets intelligence agencies collect the communications of foreigners abroad from U.S. providers without individual warrants.

House 261–111Senate: voice voteVotes No
H.J.Res. 140 · Signed April 27, 2026Public Law 119-85

Cancels a federal order that had closed about 225,000 acres of national forest in northeastern Minnesota, near the Boundary Waters, to new mining leases for 20 years.

House 214–208Senate 50–49Votes No
H.J.Res. 142 · Signed February 18, 2026Public Law 119-78

Cancels a District of Columbia law that changed how D.C.'s income and business taxes follow federal tax rules.

House 215–210Senate 49–47Votes No
Public Law 119-75 · Signed February 3, 2026Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026

Full-year fiscal 2026 funding for a further group of federal agencies.

House 217–214Senate 71–29Votes No
Public Law 119-60 · Signed December 18, 2025National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026

The annual defense policy law.

House 312–112Senate 77–20Votes No
H.J.Res. 131 · Signed December 11, 2025Public Law 119-52

Cancels a land agency decision that limited oil and gas leasing on the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.

House 217–209Senate 49–45Votes No
H.J.Res. 130 · Signed December 11, 2025Public Law 119-51

Cancels a land agency plan for northeastern Wyoming that ended new federal coal leasing in the Buffalo area.

House 214–212Senate 51–43Votes No
H.J.Res. 106 · Signed December 11, 2025Public Law 119-50

Cancels a land agency plan for central Alaska that set aside large areas for conservation and limited development.

House 215–210Senate 50–46Votes No
H.J.Res. 105 · Signed December 11, 2025Public Law 119-49

Cancels a land agency plan for federal lands in North Dakota that limited where coal, oil and gas could be leased.

House 215–211Senate 50–45Votes No
H.J.Res. 104 · Signed December 11, 2025Public Law 119-48

Cancels a land agency plan for eastern Montana that ended new federal coal leasing in the Miles City area.

House 211–208Senate 52–47Votes No
S.J.Res. 80 · Signed December 5, 2025Public Law 119-47

Cancels a land agency plan that limited oil and gas leasing in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska.

House 216–209Senate 52–45Votes No
Public Law 119-37 · Signed November 12, 2025Continuing Appropriations, Agriculture, Legislative Branch, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Extensions Act, 2026

Ends the 43-day government shutdown of fall 2025.

House 222–209Senate 60–40Votes No
Public Law 119-27 · Signed July 18, 2025GENIUS Act

Creates the first federal rules for payment stablecoins (digital tokens pegged to the dollar).

House 308–122Senate 68–30Votes No
Public Law 119-21 · Signed July 4, 2025One Big Beautiful Bill Act

A broad tax and spending law.

House 218–214Senate 50–50Votes No
S.J.Res. 31 · Signed June 20, 2025Public Law 119-20

Cancels an EPA rule that had stopped certain large sources of toxic air pollution from being moved into a less strictly regulated category.

House 216–212Senate 52–46Votes No
S.J.Res. 13 · Signed June 20, 2025Public Law 119-19

Cancels a bank regulator's rule that changed how proposed bank mergers are reviewed, restoring the earlier, faster process.

House 220–207Senate 52–47Votes No
H.J.Res. 89 · Signed June 12, 2025Public Law 119-17

Cancels the EPA approval that let California set stricter smog-pollution limits for heavy-duty truck engines.

House 225–196Senate 49–46Votes No
H.J.Res. 88 · Signed June 12, 2025Public Law 119-16

Cancels the EPA approval that let California phase out sales of new gasoline-only cars by 2035.

House 246–164Senate 51–44Votes No
H.J.Res. 87 · Signed June 12, 2025Public Law 119-15

Cancels the EPA approval that let California require truck makers to sell a rising share of zero-emission trucks.

House 231–191Senate 51–45Votes No
H.J.Res. 61 · Signed May 23, 2025Public Law 119-14

Cancels an EPA rule that tightened limits on toxic air emissions from tire manufacturing plants.

House 216–202Senate 55–45Votes No
H.J.Res. 60 · Signed May 23, 2025Public Law 119-13

Cancels a National Park Service rule that restricted where off-road vehicles could drive in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.

House 219–205Senate 50–43Votes No
S.J.Res. 28 · Signed May 9, 2025Public Law 119-11

Cancels a rule that would have put the largest digital payment apps under the consumer bureau's regular supervision.

House 219–211Senate 51–47Votes No
S.J.Res. 18 · Signed May 9, 2025Public Law 119-10

Cancels a consumer bureau rule that would have limited overdraft fees at the largest banks and credit unions.

House 217–211Senate 52–48Votes No
H.J.Res. 75 · Signed May 9, 2025Public Law 119-9

Cancels an Energy Department efficiency standard for commercial refrigerators and freezers.

House 214–193Senate 52–45Votes No
H.J.Res. 42 · Signed May 9, 2025Public Law 119-8

Cancels an Energy Department rule on how appliance makers certify, label and report the energy use of their products.

House 222–203Senate 52–46Votes No
H.J.Res. 24 · Signed May 9, 2025Public Law 119-7

Cancels an Energy Department efficiency standard for walk-in coolers and freezers used by stores and restaurants.

House 203–182Senate 53–42Votes No
H.J.Res. 20 · Signed May 9, 2025Public Law 119-6

Cancels an Energy Department efficiency standard for tankless gas water heaters.

House 221–198Senate 53–44Votes No
Public Law 119-4 · Signed March 15, 2025Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025

Funds the federal government through September 30, 2025, mostly at the prior year's levels, with more for defense and less for non-defense programs.

House 217–213Senate 54–46Votes No
S.J.Res. 11 · Signed March 14, 2025Public Law 119-3

Cancels a rule that required offshore oil and gas leaseholders to submit archaeological surveys of the seabed before drilling.

House 221–202Senate 54–44Votes No
H.J.Res. 35 · Signed March 14, 2025Public Law 119-2

Cancels an EPA rule that set up how oil and gas facilities would be charged a fee for excess methane emissions.

House 220–206Senate 52–47Votes No
Public Law 119-1 · Signed January 29, 2025Laken Riley Act

Requires immigration authorities to detain non-citizens without legal status who are charged with, arrested for or convicted of theft-related crimes, assaulting a police officer, or crimes causing death or serious injury.

House 263–156Senate 64–35Votes No

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Votes on a resolution that passed a law

Public Law 119-28 · Signed July 24, 2025Rescissions Act of 2025

Cancels about $9 billion that Congress had already approved: roughly $8 billion in foreign aid and about $1 billion for public broadcasting.

House adopted H.Res. 590, 216–213Senate 51–48Votes No on H.Res. 590, the resolution that passed this law in the House

What this member says about laws and orders

This section has two lists: statements in the official record, and excerpts from this member’s own press releases. Together they name 1 law.

From the official record

Statements from the official record: Not checked yet. A statement appears here after a person reviews our account of the law or order it is about.

From this member’s press releases

From a secondary source

These are excerpts from press releases on this member’s official website that name a law or an executive order. We save a copy of each one.

3 excerpts

  1. RELEASE: Rep. Laura Friedman Leads Healthcare Workers Rallying Against Trump Policy That Worsens Nurse Shortage

    “The new rule, which stems from the Trump-backed One Big Beautiful Bill Act, strips graduate healthcare programs like nursing, physical therapy, and mental health care of their “professional” designation, slashing access to federal student loans. This change makes it harder for future providers to afford the training needed to enter the healthcare workforce.”

    Named by: law name · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 8f376efb8669aa1d

  2. RELEASE: Friedman Leads 21 House Democrats Urging Senate to Strike Court-Limiting Provision from Reconciliation Bill

    “WASHINGTON, DC — Today, June 20, 2025, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) led 21 Members of Congress urging Senate Majority Leader John Thune to remove Section 203 from the Senate’s version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, citing serious constitutional concerns and a likely violation of the Byrd Rule.”

    Named by: law name · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 3629c7c883d809e5

  3. RELEASE: Friedman Leads 20 Members of Congress in Push to Strike Reconciliation Provision Undermining Court Authority

    “WASHINGTON, DC — Today, May 20, 2025, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) is leading 20 Members of Congress in demanding the removal of Section 70302 from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, warning it would gut the federal judiciary’s ability to enforce court orders — and effectively allow individuals and institutions to defy the law with no consequences.”

    Named by: law name · Saved October 7, 2026 · Fingerprint 5df41b193a98d4ba

Member-requested spending

Confirmed from the official record

Congress printed 18 spending items this member requested, $19,770,000 in all, in the lists read for 4 laws.

Laws read: Public Law 119-37, Public Law 119-74, Public Law 119-75, Public Law 119-86.

RecipientLawPurposeStateAmount
Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterPublic Law 119-74Three-Photon Imaging MicroscopeDOC · NIST--STR SNone printed$1,031,000
City of GlendalePublic Law 119-74Verdugo Communications Center Equipment UpgradesDOJ · COPS TechNone printed$1,031,000
Glendale Police DepartmentPublic Law 119-74Real Time Intelligence Center ExpansionDOJ · COPS TechNone printed$1,031,000
on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving FundPublic Law 119-74tate CA City of Burban Reservoir RepEnvironmentAgency · al ProtectiNone printed$1,092,000
on STAG--Drinking Water S Revolving FundPublic Law 119-74tate CA City of Pasade and Wastewate ReplacementEnvironmentAgency · al ProtectiNone printed$1,092,000
Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterPublic Law 119-74Three-Photon Imaging MicroscopeDOC · NIST--STR SNone printed$1,031,000
City of GlendalePublic Law 119-74Verdugo Communications Center Equipment UpgradesDOJ · COPS TechNone printed$1,031,000
Glendale Police DepartmentPublic Law 119-74Real Time Intelligence Center ExpansionDOJ · COPS TechNone printed$1,031,000
CAPublic Law 119-75Olive Avenue Bridge ReplacementDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure ProgramsCA$250,000
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation AuthorityPublic Law 119-75Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (Metro) Regional Bus Stop Enhancement ProgramDepartment of Transportation · Transit Infrastructure GrantsCA$2,600,000
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RecipientLawPurposeStateAmount
Southern California Regional Rail Authority (Metrolink)Public Law 119-75Updating and replacing Customer Information Systems at Glendale and Burbank StationsDepartment of Transportation · Transit Infrastructure GrantsCA$250,000
City of BurbankPublic Law 119-75Burbank Central LibraryDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundCA$3,000,000
City of Los AngelesPublic Law 119-75PATH Villas Hollywood--Infrastru cture ImprovementsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundCA$850,000
City of GlendalePublic Law 119-75Central Park BlockDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundCA$2,000,000
City of West HollywoodPublic Law 119-75Hart Park Improvements ProjectDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundCA$850,000
Los Angeles County Fire DepartmentPublic Law 119-75Los Angeles County Fire Station 8 ReplacementDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundCA$500,000
City of Los AngelesPublic Law 119-75Hollywood Active Transportation ImprovementsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundCA$250,000
City of Los AngelesPublic Law 119-75Greater Wilshire Street Repairs and Safety UpgradesDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development FundCA$850,000

3 rows here have the same law, recipient, purpose and amount as another row. The Congressional Record may print one item more than once. The count and the total include each row.

Read from the lists Congress printed for 4 laws. An item requested by several members appears under each of them, so sums across members count such an item more than once. A requester is tied to a member only when exactly one member serving in that chamber on that day has the printed name.

Online ads

No advertiser in the ad libraries we read is tied to this member by an FEC number or an exact name.

Read from Google Ads Transparency Center, its data file of October 6, 2026. Meta Ad Library: Not started. An ad counts when the library last shows it on or after January 3, 2025.

Campaign money

For the 2026 election cycle, Friedman's campaign reports receiving $827,895.09 and reports spending $655,389.44, as of June 30, 2026.

Confirmed from the official record
What the filing reports2026 cycleFEC number H4CA30149as of June 30, 20262024 cycleFEC number H4CA30149as of December 31, 2024
Money raised (total receipts)$827,895.09$1,835,665.11
Money spent (total disbursements)$655,389.44$1,538,916.87
Cash on hand (at the end of the period)$469,253.89$296,748.24
Debts (owed by the committee)$0.00$0.00

Where it comes from

Reported as received from2026 cycleFEC number H4CA30149as of June 30, 20262024 cycleFEC number H4CA30149as of December 31, 2024
Individuals, itemized$481,204.58$1,348,756.79
Individuals, unitemized$55,621.67$170,761.16
Other political committees$286,550.00$309,393.00
Party committees$0.00$0.00
The candidate, contributions$0.00$0.00
The candidate, loans$0.00$0.00

Committees

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Official portraitCongress.gov member directory · saved October 5, 2026 · Image courtesy of the Member
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House roll call 308 of 2026 (Russia and Iran sanctions law)clerk.house.gov · saved October 5, 2026
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House roll call 284 of 2026 (Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act)clerk.house.gov · saved October 5, 2026
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House roll call 285 of 2026 (Local Access to Courts Act)clerk.house.gov · saved October 5, 2026
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