Our LGBTQ friends & neighbors have been the target of hatred & discrimination from the Trump administration. I met with my LGBTQ Advisory Committee to make it clear: I will not stand by while Trump & his administration wage war on the LGBTQ community. You can count me in to be on the offensive.

I sat down with the @ChamberofProgress “The Rebuild” podcast to talk about my new Cut Red Tape for Housing Act. This commonsense bill will speed up housing production and bring down prices. Don’t miss it: https://www.therebuild.pub/p/a-conversation-with-rep-laura-friedman?r=4jrwmt

September 28 is Gold Star Mothers & Family Day, a time to reflect and honor the sacrifices of the moms, dads, and family members who have lost sons and daughters, sisters and brothers, in military service. Always remember them!

Know a young person who wants to make a difference in their community? Or maybe you are that young person? The LA Metro Youth Council might be the perfect fit! This 1-year civic engagement program builds-up youth leaders and helps them make a difference through transit projects & initiatives.

Our veterans risked their lives to serve our country, and my office is on standby to help them receive the help they’ve earned. If you’re a veteran in CA-30 having issues accessing benefits, call us at 818-524-4384. We’re here to help.

Roughly 34% of LA County is protected public lands, which helps ensure we’re never too far away from the great outdoors.

I’m sure a bunch of lifetime military brass enjoyed flying back on urgent notice to be lectured on “warrior ethos” by a weekend morning show host

Israeli ministers’ calls to annex the West Bank are wrong. Annexation would fuel more conflict, derail the Abraham Accords, and stand in the way of peace and bringing the hostages home. Netanyahu is not showing interest in ending this war. We need a real path to end the conflict.

📺⬇️There's no asterisk for the First Amendment. My take on Trump's latest attempt doubling down on ABC and threatening them over daring to air views he doesn’t like.

I joined residents who have been affected by the Eaton fires at Regrow Altadena, a resource fair helping connect survivors with the help they need to rebuild. In Congress, I’m working hard on bipartisan legislation that will help communities like Altadena rebuild faster and with less red tape.

Rosh Hashanah begins at sundown today. It marks the New Year in Judaism, and is a time for both repentance and celebration. From my family to yours — Shanah Tovah! Have a good and sweet new year.

Honored to join the community in Glendale to celebrate Armenian Independence Day. Grateful to the Nor Serount Cultural Association and the Armenian Council of America for hosting this incredibly fun festival of music, food, and tradition.

Today, we mark 34 years since the Republic of Armenia declared its independence, a celebration of perseverance and strength in the face of continued threats.

I recently had the chance to visit Fountain House, a local nonprofit that serves individuals with mental illnesses. Their approach allows individuals to access assistance in a supportive environment.

It was an honor to tour Mount Saint Mary's University Hollywood Campus and get the all-access pass to their impressive Film, Media, and Communications department. They’re preparing Hollywood’s next camera operators & scriptwriters.

Trump is trying to silence dissent. Late night is provocative — that’s the point. The FCC has no business threatening broadcasters for airing criticism of the President. It’s counter to everything our nation stands for. My take about @jimmykimmellive.bsky.social being yanked off air:

More red tape for Americans with disabilities to navigate – more bureaucracy and barriers to receiving benefits. This is the Trump administration’s plan to make it harder for Americans to get what they deserve.

Recently, Team Friedman was proud to recognize LA STEM Collective at an event that brought STEM organizations, youth leaders, and community leaders together to make STEM education accessible to all.

Americans who are victims of disasters deserve speedy and unconditional aid. Anything less is a dereliction of duty and a failure for Americans.

Just went on The Bulwark Goes to Hollywood to talk about the pain Angelenos are feeling because of runaway production, and how I plan to bring back production through a national film tax credit. Take a listen on your next morning commute!:

My office is bringing Mobile Office Hours to Echo Park on September 16th. Stop by the Edendale Branch Library anytime between 12 – 3 pm to get help with any issue you’re having with a federal agency. Whether you’re dealing with Social Security or the IRS, we’re here to help.

Excited and honored that Mayor Todd Gloria has just announced his support of my Cut Red Tape for Housing Act! If we want to build housing faster, we need to end unnecessary and overburdensome red tape. Happy to have you in our corner Mayor Todd Gloria.

Joined NBC's Conan Nolan in studio to talk about my new bipartisan legislation — the Cut Red Tape for Housing Act. To make life more affordable, we need to get serious about building housing faster & cheaper. Catch the whole interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDwDElAl4yA

I had a blast at the Hospitality Training Academy, chopping in the kitchen and with the academy’s inspiring students. HTA is a nonprofit that provides culinary training for community members in need, helping them get jobs with union membership and benefits.

It was great to meet with the Smith family behind Bob Smith Toyota, which has served LA for more than 50 years. Pete and Mike Smith shared their concerns about how tariffs are driving up costs for them and their customers.

I was honored to recognize the fabulous vintage clothing & accessory store The Curatorial Department on its 6th year anniversary!

The Dream Center is one of many critical nonprofits giving Angelenos a helping hand in their time of need, whether they’re experiencing homelessness, facing food insecurity, or are in foster care.

Cutting the red tape behind housing construction will speed up production. @GovWesMoore has the right idea. Now Congress should do the same thing and adopt my Cut Red Tape for Housing Bill. https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/gov-moore-maryland-executive-order-housing/

I had the chance to meet with leaders from the Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center to discuss their work in our district and planned expansion to serve more patients.

I’m excited to announce a new federal investment of $6 million for Glendale’s Central Park Block project.

Today, we remember those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, and the bravery of the first responders who heeded the call for help.

Cutting unnecessary housing red tape = lowering costs for Americans. It’s just commonsense. My bipartisan Cut Red Tape For Housing Act is a realistic and commonsense step forward to deal with our housing crisis. Encourage your Members of Congress to support it!

Missed my appearance on the YIMBY Dems podcast last week? Don’t worry, the whole episode is now available on YouTube! Click the link below to hear our discussion about my new Cut Red Tape for Housing Act: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=URC6XygB1K8

We can’t afford massive film companies like Marvel abandoning the U.S. for cheaper options overseas. Bringing back our greatest export is a bipartisan issue with bipartisan solutions.

The Supreme Court just made it legal to target people in L.A. based on how they look or speak — even without probable cause. This isn’t public safety and it’s not how democracies work. It’s blatant racial profiling, now greenlit by the highest court in the country.

From Army Veteran to lawyer, the California Assembly, and to Congress, John Burton spent his life advocating for others. He fought to expand Medi-Cal coverage, led some of California’s earliest efforts to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, and was a fierce defender of civil rights.

Here in California, we believe in protecting & expanding affordable healthcare – not creating cruel barriers to care. That’s why I introduced the Restoring Essential Healthcare Act, which strikes the Republican Big, Bad Budget Bill’s terrible ban on Medicaid reimbursements for Planned Parenthood.

It was a privilege to update the Pasadena City Council on my legislative work, as well as the investments to public transit and local infrastructure I’ve been able to bring back to our communities.

While Democrats work to build more affordable housing in clean environments, Trump is actively sabotaging victims of housing discrimination & toxic pollution.

It was a privilege to update Burbank’s City Council and residents on the investments I’ve been able to bring back to our community, and my legislative efforts to boost our local economy, protect affordable healthcare, and keep our neighbors safe. Thank you for the opportunity @CityofBurbank!

Team Friedman was honored to attend the swearing-in ceremony for Glendale Fire Chief Jeff Brooks! For more than 20 years, Chief Brooks has served the Glendale Fire Department with dedication and humility. His promotion to Fire Chief is well-deserved!

Affordable housing is an issue I’ve been working on since I was in the Assembly. That’s why I made my Housing Advisory Committee one of the first I convened.

A few weeks ago, 100s of Border Patrol agents showed up outside a peaceful gathering of Californians and elected officials announcing our response to Trump’s Texas gerrymandering scheme. This was a massive deployment, and the timing and location are a real cause for concern.

Even months after the wildfires our families are still navigating bureaucratic red tape as they try to recover. I’m proud to announce that my legislation ensuring charitable donations don’t disqualify victims from FEMA aid is being fast tracked through Congress & is one step closer to becoming law.

Teachers often purchase classroom supplies with their own money in order to give our children every opportunity to succeed. Now Trump’s tariffs are making their jobs exponentially harder.

Republicans are squeezing our families to give handouts to billionaires while cutting affordable care that keeps people out of emergency rooms and extra medical debt.

I had the privilege of touring Vista Grande Court in Glendale, a senior living community that I helped greenlight when I was Mayor.

Love seeing an old parking garage become 200 new apartments. To lower prices, this has to be the norm—not the exception. Part of the path to affordability in LA is quickly converting empty malls, dead office buildings, & old parking lots into new homes. www.latimes.com/business/sto...

It was a pleasure welcoming @friedman.house.gov to the Hospitality Training Academy Kitchen & introducing her to our inspiring Prep Cook English Language Learner (ELL) students from Cuba, El Salvador, Mexico, Peru & Spain & Line Cook Apprentices, who shared life-changing journeys & great food! 🧑‍🍳👨🏻‍🍳

Earlier this week, @friedman.house.gov unveiled the new bipartisan Cut Red Tape for Housing Act! Congresswoman Friedman joined Radio Abundance LIVE on the day of the announcement to give our viewers the full scoop. Check it out: yimbydems.substack.com/p/the-cut-re...!