RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Statement Following Netflix Deal with Warner Bros. Discovery

Stated concerns about Netflix-Warner Bros. Discovery deal's impact on Hollywood jobs and competition.

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RELEASE: Friedman Joins Locals and Families at Hollywood Food Coalition Community Dinner

Visited Hollywood Food Coalition's Thanksgiving meal service for 300+ community members.

“Everyone deserves a warm meal and holiday cheer during this Thanksgiving season, and I’m grateful to have been able to play a small role in delivering on that promise”

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RELEASE: Congresswoman Friedman Serves Meals for Thanksgiving at Union Station Homeless Services

Served Thanksgiving meals to homeless families at Union Station.

“I am thankful for all the volunteers and staff that have helped make this year’s meal service a success, as well as the all the families that come out to celebrate with us”

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RELEASE: Friedman Announces Bipartisan Bill to Improve Safety and Affordability on Public Transit

Announced bipartisan bill to improve safety and affordability on public transit systems.

“Every Angeleno and every American deserves access to safe and affordable transit — and that’s exactly what my new, bipartisan legislation is all about”

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RELEASE: Congressional Jewish Caucus Demands Answers After Coast Guard Backtracks on Downgrading Hate Symbols

Sent letter demanding explanation for Coast Guard downgrading hate symbols policy.

“The swastika is not just a ‘potentially divisive’ symbol—it represents the systematic murder of six million Jews and is embraced today by neo-Nazi groups and frequently used in graffiti attacks on Jewish homes and institutions”

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RELEASE: Rep. Friedman on Fox News — Refuses to Rubber-Stamp Any Bill That Fails to Protect Affordable Healthcare

Friedman refused to support government funding bill that fails to protect affordable health care.

“I said it on Fox News today and I’ll say it again: I won’t rubber-stamp a Republican agenda that rips healthcare from millions of Americans. If the bill coming from the Senate takes away your ability to see a doctor and afford your medications, I’m a no”

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RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Tours My Friend’s Place, Highlighting Local Efforts to Combat Young Adult Homelessness

Visited homeless services nonprofit to highlight youth homelessness support programs.

“Programs like My Friend’s Place are a lifeline. Here, young Angelenos can find the tools and support they need to break the cycle of homelessness. I’m forever grateful for their work and will continue fighting in Congress to get them the resources they need”

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RELEASE: Congresswoman Friedman on the Closing of Airspace Across the Nation

Criticized Republican shutdown for causing airspace closures and called for negotiations.

“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.”

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RELEASE: Congresswoman Friedman Visits Dialog Cafe in West Hollywood

Visited family-owned cafe to discuss impact of tariffs on small businesses.

“I want to thank Dialog Café for having me and sharing more about their wonderful business”

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ICYMI: Rep. Laura Friedman Joins Fox News to Call Out Republican Shutdown

Appeared on Fox News to criticize Republican shutdown and defend SNAP and healthcare access.

“I’m not going to sign anything until I am absolutely convinced that my constituents can get their medications, can go see a doctor. And right now, I don’t have that. They’ve refused to come back to Washington, D.C. — so that’s what it’s going to take to get my signature.”

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RELEASE: Congresswoman Friedman Tours WIC Site Amid Government Shutdown

Toured WIC site to highlight nutrition assistance services during government shutdown.

“WIC is a shining light for so many Americans struggling who are still waiting on their SNAP benefits and other nutrition aid. I’m grateful to the dedicated Americans like the ones working in my district for being there to get women and children get the support they need”

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RELEASE: Hours Before Cut-off, Rep. Friedman & Project Angel Food Work to Protect SNAP Recipients

Demanded Trump administration comply with court order to release emergency SNAP food assistance funds.

“There is no excuse for the Trump Administration to defy a court order and deny food assistance to millions of Americans. SNAP shouldn’t be a political bargaining chip, it’s how many families in my district survive. The Trump Administration must release the funds today, no more delays, no more excuses”

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RELEASE: Friedman Gives Capitol Tour to 80 L.A. Students During Shutdown

Led 80 Los Angeles students on a Capitol tour during the government shutdown.

“I was honored to lead these 80 students through our nation’s Capitol in spite of the Republican government shutdown, which is driven by their refusal to address the healthcare crisis they have created. Now, more than ever, our children need to see that government should, and can, work for them”

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RELEASE: Congresswoman Friedman Hosts Healthcare Roundtable on Looming ACA Tax Credit Crisis

Hosted healthcare roundtable on expiring ACA tax credits threatening California coverage.

“After talking with my constituents, it's clear that these tax credits are vital to making health care more affordable for millions of Californians”

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RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Stands with Patients and Frontline Healthcare Workers Against Trump Price Hikes

Opposed Trump healthcare policies that would raise premiums and reduce coverage in California.

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STATEMENT: Friedman on the Government Shutdown

Criticized Republicans for failing to negotiate and forcing a government shutdown.

“Instead of negotiating to make healthcare more affordable, Republicans — who control the House, the Senate, and the White House — have canceled votes and failed to return to Washington. They chose chaos over doing their job, forcing a shutdown on our nation.”

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RELEASE: Congresswoman Friedman on Trump’s 100% Foreign Film Tariff

Opposed Trump's 100% tariff on foreign films; proposed national film tax credit instead.

“I’m relieved President Trump recognizes that we are losing a signature American product: the domestic film & TV industry. However, his 100% tariff on foreign films will raise costs for consumers.”

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RELEASE: Rep. Laura Friedman Leads Free Speech Rally in Hollywood

Held rally defending free speech and the First Amendment against Trump administration pressure on media.

“Free speech isn’t optional. It is the very foundation of our democracy”

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RELEASE: San Diego Mayor Endorses Congresswoman Friedman’s Cut Red Tape for Housing Act

Announced San Diego Mayor's endorsement of Cut Red Tape for Housing Act.

“I'm honored to have the support of local leaders like Mayor Gloria – leaders who understand that in order to fix our housing crisis, we need to invest in commonsense legislation that makes building housing easier and less expensive”

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RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Celebrates Expanded Olympic Role for Pasadena’s Rose Bowl

Celebrated Rose Bowl Aquatics Center hosting Olympic diving events in 2028.

“The Rose Bowl has long been a centerpiece of our community and was already set to play a major role in the 2028 Olympics. I’m thrilled that diving will now join soccer here in Pasadena, showcasing not only the historic Rose Bowl Stadium but also our world-class Rose Bowl Aquatics Center”

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RELEASE: Congresswoman Friedman Announces $6 Million Grant Award for Glendale’s Central Park Block

Announced $5.95 million federal grant for Glendale Central Park Block greenspace project.

“All of our communities deserve access to outdoor spaces where families can come together and bond, play, or exercise. With the help of federal investments like these, families in Glendale are now one step closer to being connected with the great outdoors.”

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RELEASE: Friedman’s Bipartisan Don’t Penalize Victims Act Fast-Tracked in Major FEMA Reform Package

Secured inclusion of Don't Penalize Victims Act in comprehensive FEMA reform package.

“When disaster strikes, every dollar of help matters and survivors shouldn’t be punished for accepting support from their neighbors”

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RELEASE: Congresswoman Friedman Convenes Immigration Advisory Committee to Discuss Local Raids

Convened immigration advisory committee to discuss Trump administration raids and detentions.

“From the start, this administration has been more concerned about meeting an arbitrary quota than it has been about actually addressing crime – and there’s evidence of that in the detention of American citizens and innocent children”

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RELEASE: Rep. Friedman Announces Bipartisan Bill to Lower Housing Costs and Accelerate Housing Construction

Introduced bipartisan Cut Red Tape for Housing Act to accelerate affordable housing construction.

“We all want to make housing more affordable and get it built faster. To do that, we need serious solutions — and that’s what my legislation delivers”

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RELEASE: Friedman Leads California Delegation Demanding Answers on Homeland Security Presence During Gov. Newsom’s Press Event

Led letter demanding answers on DHS presence at Governor Newsom's press event.

“The American people must be able to trust that Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Border Patrol, and related federal agencies will never use their authority to intimidate civilians on the basis of political or policy differences”

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