Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, May 22, 2025, U.S. Laura Friedman (CA-30) joined fellow Jewish Members of Congress outside the Capitol Jewish Museum to honor the memory of Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim, two Israeli Embassy staffers who were murdered Wednesday evening in a targeted act of antisemitic violence.
HOLLYWOOD, CA — Today, May 5, 2025, U.S. Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30) released the following statement on Trump’s proposed tariff on movies. Friedman represents nearly every major Hollywood film studio and previously worked in Hollywood as a producer:
“We share the same goal: support American film and television workers and bring production back home.
Above: Friedman delivers remarks at ANCA Burbank’s Armenian Genocide Commemoration in Burbank.
BURBANK, CALIFORNIA — U.S. Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30) joined with local community members and delivered remarks at the Armenian National Committee of America (ANCA) Burbank Chapter’s Annual Armenian Genocide Commemoration.
GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA — U.S. Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30) hosted her first Congressional Art Competition. The contest took place at Glendale Central Library, where student artists, community members, and art show judges were able to view more than 30 submissions from 12 schools. Every year, Congressional offices host a Congressional Art Competition and collect submissions from students who live in their district. The 1st place winner is then invited to travel to Washington D.C.
Above: Friedman speaks to a doctor at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
Above: Friedman tours the set and design shop in Television City.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — U.S. Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30) toured the iconic Television City and met with its owners to learn about their approved plans to bring new stages, increase production capacity, create thousands of jobs, and revitalize the entertainment industry in Los Angeles.
Above: Friedman answering unfiltered questions from constituents.
LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, April 11, 2025, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) led members of IATSE, SAG-AFTRA, the Writers Guild of America (WGA), Directors Guild of America (DGA), and Teamsters Local 399 to announce a new push to bring film and television production back to Los Angeles.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) announced that she will host an in-person town hall on Monday April 14, 2025 at 6PM at the Los Angeles City College. The event is open to the public but the room does have a maximum capacity. RSVPs will be given first access to the room, but seating is not guaranteed.