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LOS ANGELES, CA. — Today, February 24, 2026, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) announced her decision to not attend President Trump’s State of the Union address, which is scheduled for later today.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, February 10, 2026, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) condemned the latest attack by Trump terminating tens of millions of dollars in federal public health grants serving Los Angeles County. These cuts are a part of more than $600 million in congressionally approved investments being rescinded from four Democratic-led states. In Los Angeles, these cuts will impact programs that support HIV prevention, disease surveillance, and direct services for communities on the front lines of the fight against HIV.
Above: Friedman with AADAP administrators and service providers.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — U.S. Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30) toured the Asian American Drug Abuse Program’s (AADAP) Mickle’s House, the organization’s newest Recovery House and Recovery Bridge Housing program for women in recovery, as well as their young children.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — U.S. Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30) marked her first year in Congress, touting a record that includes a slate of commonsense solutions to the most pressing issues facing Angelenos, including standing up to the Trump Administration and new legislation to bring down the cost of housing, disaster recovery assistance, and the affordability crisis.
RELEASE: Congresswoman Friedman Announces Winner of 2025 Congressional App Challenge – SyncRide
Andrew Oh, Hannah Lee, Ginna Kim, and Aaron Kim
Above: Logo of the winning app SyncRide.
Starting a new job is hard, no matter where you work. But when your workplace is the House of Representatives, the adjustment period can be a little rocky — especially lately.
For the freshman class of the 119th Congress, it’s been a year like no other.
Ahead of the busy Thanksgiving holiday weekend travel period, U.S. Rep. Laura Friedman (D-Glendale) announced the Safe and Affordable Transit Act on Nov. 24. The new bipartisan legislation aims to improve safety and restore affordability on public transportation systems.
The longest government shutdown in United States history is finally poised to come to end, as of press time on Nov. 12, with the House of Representatives back in session after a near-two-month recess. But the deal brokered by eight members of the Democratic caucus in the Senate has not found support among their Congressional counterparts. While a 60-vote majority was necessary to bring the continuing resolution in the Senate, only a simple majority – of which the Republican party holds slim advantage – is necessary in the House.