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Laura Friedman is a Democratic Representative from California's 30th District who previously served as a member of the Glendale City Council and the California State Assembly.
Background
Laura Friedman was born on December 3, 1966. Before entering public service, she worked as a film producer. Her professional experience also includes serving as a member of the Glendale City Council and as the mayor of Glendale.
Political career
Laura Friedman began her political career in local government, serving on the Glendale City Council from 2009 to 2016 and as the mayor of Glendale from 2011 to 2012. She later represented the 44th district in the California State Assembly from 2016 until 2024, where she was a member of the California Legislative Progressive Caucus. A member of the Democratic Party, she was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 2024 to represent California's 30th congressional district.
Current focus
Friedman, Laura represents the 30th congressional district of CA in the U.S. House. Friedman, Laura currently serves on the Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management, the Energy, and the Highways and Transit. They have sponsored 10 bills in the current House, including H.R. 8217; H.R. 7062; H.R. 6298.
Committee Assignments
119th Congress
Legislative Activity
11
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10
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