Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, February 10, 2026, U.S. Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30) issued a strong rebuke to Vice President JD Vance’s decision to publish, and then delete, a social media post recognizing the Armenian genocide, after the Vice President attended a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tsitsernakaberd Armenian Genocide Memorial.
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 These cuts are a part of more than $600 million in congressionally approved investments being rescinded from four Democratic-led states.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 Lou, owner of Lou The French on the Block.
Above: Friedman with members of her Museums & Advisory Committee.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — U.S. Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30) convened the first meeting of her Museums and Tourism Advisory Committee. Discussions during the meeting revolved around what is needed to make the 2028 Olympics a success and how to support the tourism industry amid the Trump Administration’s threats. That includes Friedman’s efforts to support the entertainment venues, businesses, restaurants, and attractions that are being harmed by ongoing tariffs and ICE activity.
Above: Friedman, Chu, Sherman demanding accountability and reform of ICE and DHS.
LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, January 28, 2026, U.S. Representatives Laura Friedman (CA-30), Judy Chu (CA-28), and Brad Sherman (CA-32) joined forces to demand accountability and major reform of ICE and DHS after two Americans were killed during federal immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis.
Above: Friedman answers a question from the audience.
Above: Friedman speaks to a classroom of students in Burbank High School.
BURBANK, CALIFORNIA — U.S. Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30) spoke to more than 40 students assembled for a meeting of Burbank High School’s Model Congress school club. Friedman discussed her path and experience in public service, her current legislative work in Congress, and answered student questions.