Press Releases
Above: Friedman prepares plated meals for families.
HOLLYWOOD, CA — Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) joined hundreds of community members, volunteers, staff, and local elected officials at the Hollywood Food Coalition’s Community Dinner Program for the Thanksgiving meal service. This specific meal service serves more than 300 members of the local community.
Above: Friedman prepares boxed meals for community members.
PASADENA, CA — Today, November 26, 2025, U.S. Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) joined volunteers and staff from Union Station Homeless Services (USHS) to prepare and deliver meals to families in the community ahead of Thanksgiving. The rising cost of groceries and changes in SNAP benefits have increased the demand for food services like those offered by USHS.
Above: Friedman announcing the bipartisan Safe and Affordable Transit Act at Burbank Airport Metrolink station.
Above: Friedman with young adults and My Friend’s Place staff.
LOS ANGELES, CA – Today, November 7, 2025, U.S. Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30) visited My Friend’s Place, a nonprofit in Hollywood that provides comprehensive services to young adults, where she met with staff and those supported by the organization. My Friend’s Place offers access to critical resources like meals, showers, housing navigation, job-readiness programming, and mental health support.
HOLLYWOOD, CA — Today, November 6, 2025, U.S. Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30) released the following statement:
“Airspace closures are yet another dangerous consequence of this reckless Republican shutdown. I’m ready to negotiate, but for that to happen, House Republicans need to stop playing games, come to the table, and work with Democrats to reopen the government. Enough is enough. I’m calling on Speaker Johnson to stop canceling votes, end the extended recesses, and sit down with Democrats to do his job.
Above: Friedman speaks with Tadeh (Todd) Ghazalian, one of the owners of Dialog Cafe.
WEST HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA — U.S. Representative Laura Friedman (CA-30) visited Dialog Cafe in West Hollywood, a family-owned eatery run by brothers Tadeh and Narbeh Ghazalian. While there, Friedman helped serve coffee to customers, shared her work to support California businesses, and briefly discussed the impact of rising costs and tariffs on small local businesses.
Above: Friedman speaks with WIC administrators.