RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Introduces Bill to Close Tax-Avoidance Loophole Used by the Ultra-Rich

Introduced Pay Your TAB Act to close "buy, borrow, die" tax loophole.

“The Pay Your TAB Act closes a loophole the ultra-wealthy use to avoid paying taxes on fortunes 99% of Americans can’t imagine. They don’t sell the stock, they borrow against it, and a loan isn’t counted as income”

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RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Leads Los Angeles Delegation and Entertainment Unions in Push for National Film Tax Credit

Led push for national film tax credit legislation to compete with 65 countries offering production incentives.

“When a production leaves this country, the stars still work. The crew is who gets left behind”

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RELEASE: Rep. Friedman, Bipartisan & Bicameral Coalition Announce Legislation to Create a National Film Tax Credit

Introduced bipartisan bill creating 20% national film and television production tax credit.

“For over a year, I’ve worked to build a coalition of unions, studios, Republicans & Democrats, and the White House, because we knew that a national film tax credit would bring hundreds of thousands of jobs back to our country”

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ICYMI: Rep. Friedman’s Multi-Year Push to Create a National Film Tax Credit

Highlighted multi-year effort to create a national film tax credit.

“I started working on this as soon as I got to Congress. Now, because of the effort we’ve put in alongside incredible Members of Congress like Rep. Brian Jack and Senator Adam Schiff, we’re closer than ever to getting it done”

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RELEASE: Bipartisan Members of Congress Found Congressional American Film & TV Production Caucus

Founded bipartisan Congressional American Film and Television Production Caucus.

“I am honored to co-found and co-chair the Congressional American Film & TV Production Caucus. My Congressional District is home to Trilith Studios, and I proudly represent the craftsmen, electricians, and carpenters who work hard to create movies that inspire generations of Americans.”

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RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Convenes Immigration Advisory Committee

Convened immigration advisory committee to discuss ICE enforcement and criticized Trump administration policies.

“President Trump promised law and order, but ICE’s immigration raids have made our communities less safe by sending masked, armed, and unaccountable agents into our communities.”

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RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Celebrates Official Phase-Out of Paraquat After Leading the Fight to Ban It

Celebrated California's phase-out of paraquat pesticide following her legislation.

“Today, California reasserts itself as a leader in protecting the health of its residents by eliminating the highly toxic chemical paraquat”

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RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Welcomes Trump's Call for a Bipartisan Federal Film Tax Credit

Praised Trump's call for bipartisan federal film tax credit legislation.

“I agree that our tax incentive legislation needs to pass - and to pass quickly”

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RELEASE: After World Cup, Reps. Friedman, Chu, Lieu, & Kamlager-Dove Convene LA’s Transportation Leaders on Olympic Readiness

Convened transportation officials panel on Olympic Games readiness after World Cup.

“The World Cup proved that Los Angeles can deliver, but eight matches at one stadium over five weeks is not the same as sixteen days of events at dozens of venues across the region”

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RELEASE: Friedman Raises the Roof at Association of Women in Architecture Panel

Spoke at Association for Women in Architecture panel on housing policy and affordability.

“I appreciate the Association for Women in Architecture + Design’s work to bring us all together for a night of productive conversations about the future we see to house more Angelenos”

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RELEASE: Congresswoman Friedman Visits Van Ness WIC Center

Visited WIC center and criticized Republican cuts to nutrition assistance programs.

“In the wealthiest nation on Earth, we should not be forcing American families to swallow the bitter pill that is hunger. Yet time and time again, Trump and Congressional Republicans have cut nutrition assistance for children and mothers in order to afford tax breaks to the ultra-rich”

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RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Tours Head Start Site to Connect with Parents, Children, & Teachers Amid Trump Push to Roll Back Program

Toured Head Start site and criticized Trump administration proposals to roll back the program.

“The Trump Administration is proposing rollbacks to Head Start that treat our children like financial burdens, but I believe our children and their futures are worth investing in”

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RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Joins Protect Our Care in Burbank, Condemns Trump and Congressional Republicans for Skyrocketing Health Care Costs

Condemned Trump and Republicans for skyrocketing health care costs and ACA cuts.

“1.2 million Californians have lost their health coverage, and that didn’t happen by accident”

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RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Drops By Local Black-Owned Plant Nursery and BBQ Joint

Visited two Black-owned businesses in her district during National Black Business Month.

“Small businesses go beyond providing quality services or delicious food, they give Angelenos job opportunities and reinvest in the people that make up their community like Tansy and Bludso’s”

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RELEASE: Rep. Friedman’s Forecasted Tour of the National Weather Service LA Office Makes Landfall in Oxnard

Toured National Weather Service office and criticized Trump administration cuts to the agency.

“Every single American depends on the work of the National Weather Service, whether they’re a pilot landing a plane or a beachgoer watching out for high surf. Trump’s cuts to this resource leave our communities completely in the dark”

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RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Announces Admitted Service Academy Nominees for the Class of 2030

Announced six constituents admitted to military service academies and preparatory schools.

“Serving our nation is a solemn commitment and act of patriotism, one that these young students are undertaking without hesitation”

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RELEASE: Friedman Unveils $1,031,000 Federal Investment to Strengthen Community Safety in Glendale Ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games

Announced $1,031,000 federal investment to strengthen community safety in Glendale.

“Glendale came to me with a real need, I made it a priority, and I fought in Washington to get it done”

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RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Statement After Federal Judge Halts Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger

Praised federal judge's decision to halt Paramount-Warner Bros. merger for two weeks pending review.

“This latest court action reaffirms what I’ve been saying at every step of this deal. We simply cannot trust this Administration to act in the best interests of American workers and consumers.”

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RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Statement on Legal Scrutiny of $110 Billion Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger

Friedman praised California Attorney General's legal scrutiny of $110 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger.

“A merger this size, in an industry that has already lost thousands of California jobs to consolidation, deserves a full examination on the merits, not a rubber stamp from a federal administration we cannot trust to act in the best interests of American workers and consumers.”

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RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Celebrates California-Made Shows Dominating 2026 Emmy Nominations

Celebrated California-made television shows earning 193 Emmy nominations.

“It’s no coincidence that the two most nominated shows on television were made right here, on sound stages in Burbank and streets across Los Angeles, by the best crews, the best technicians, and the best cast in the entire world”

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RELEASE: Friedman Applauds LA28 Decision to Move International Broadcast Center to Warner Bros. Lot

Applauded decision to locate 2028 Olympic broadcast center at Warner Bros. lot.

“For decades, Burbank has been one of the media capitals of the world, and now the entire planet will see how our community offers the best technology, sets, and crews”

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RELEASE: Congresswoman Friedman Convenes 2nd Meeting of Housing Advisory Committee

Convened second meeting of Housing Advisory Committee to discuss affordability and reducing regulatory costs.

“I’m proud that much of the language and spirit of the housing bills I’ve introduced in this Congress have found their way upstream, but there is still so much left to be done”

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RELEASE: Friedman Unveils Federal Investments to Upgrade LA Metro & Metrolink Ahead of 2028 Olympics

Announced $250,000 in federal transit investments for LA Metro and Metrolink ahead of 2028 Olympics.

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RELEASE: House Passes Friedman Bill to Name Glendale Post Office After Glendale-born Paul Ignatius

House passed bill to name Glendale post office after Paul Ignatius, Navy Secretary and Glendale native.

“Paul Ignatius is the kind of American we should all aspire to be. The son of immigrants who fled persecution, he built a new life in this country, answered the call to serve under presidents of both parties, and went home and kept giving back to his community right up to the very end”

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RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Wraps Up 2nd Successful Passport Fair of 2026

Held second passport fair of 2026, serving over 100 constituents including 30 children.

“I’m proud that this fair helped hundreds of my constituents get their passport needs taken care of before they travel, including 30 children who will get their first-ever passport.”

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