Laura Friedman

Representative · CA-30 · D

Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 3, 2025

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Laura Friedman

Representative · CA-30 · D

Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 3, 2025

Official website Biographical Directory

Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)

345 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.

H.R. 9250 · Great American Outdoors Act 250
Introduced Jun 10, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 13, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
H.J.Res. 195 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".
Introduced Jun 10, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 29, 2026 · Families
Latest action (Jun 10, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 9231 · No Toxic Chemicals in Food Packaging Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 9, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 22, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Jun 9, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.J.Res. 189 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".
Introduced May 21, 2026 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8915 · NO FAKES Act of 2026
Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored May 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Commerce
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 8914 · No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026
Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 9, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 8798 · Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026
Introduced May 13, 2026 · cosponsored May 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 8666 · Vote by Mail Protection Act of 2026
Introduced May 7, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 9, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 7, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 8582 · Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 1208 · Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes.
Introduced Apr 22, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Apr 22, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 8438 · Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity Conservation Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 22, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 2, 2026 · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Apr 22, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 8362 · Transit Workforce Development Act
Introduced Apr 16, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Apr 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.R. 8315 · Modal Parity in Permitting Act
Introduced Apr 15, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Apr 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.Res. 1170 · Supporting the designation of April 10 as "Dolores Huerta Day", in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of the trailblazing labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta.
Introduced Apr 14, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Apr 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 8275 · Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office Act
Introduced Apr 14, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Apr 14, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.Con.Res. 81 · Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity between wages paid to men and women.
Introduced Mar 26, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Mar 26, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8085 · Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 25, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 25, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Mar 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 8031 · GUARDRAILS Act
Introduced Mar 20, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Mar 20, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 7973 · Momnibus Act
Introduced Mar 18, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Apr 20, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R. 7917 · Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act
Introduced Mar 12, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 24, 2026 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Mar 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 1107 · Memorializing Rev. Jesse Jackson by flying the flag of the United States at halfstaff.
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 5, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 7853 · PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 27, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Natural Resources, Financial Services, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 7844 · To provide the Secretary of Homeland Security with the authority to transfer funds between accounts under the Department of Homeland Security during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 24, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 6, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
H.R. 7806 · Direct File Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 4, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Mar 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 7802 · DISCLOSE Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 4, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 22, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 4, 2026): Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

345 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.

H.R. 9250 · Great American Outdoors Act 250
Introduced Jun 10, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 13, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
H.J.Res. 195 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".
Introduced Jun 10, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 29, 2026 · Families
Latest action (Jun 10, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 9231 · No Toxic Chemicals in Food Packaging Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 9, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 22, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Jun 9, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.J.Res. 189 · Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Reimagining and Improving Student Education-Federal Student Loan Program Final Regulations".
Introduced May 21, 2026 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8915 · NO FAKES Act of 2026
Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored May 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Commerce
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 8914 · No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026
Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 9, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 8798 · Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026
Introduced May 13, 2026 · cosponsored May 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · Agriculture and Food
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 8666 · Vote by Mail Protection Act of 2026
Introduced May 7, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 9, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 7, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 8582 · Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.Res. 1208 · Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes.
Introduced Apr 22, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Apr 22, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 8438 · Wildlife Corridors and Habitat Connectivity Conservation Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 22, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 2, 2026 · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Apr 22, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Transportation and Infrastructure, and Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 8362 · Transit Workforce Development Act
Introduced Apr 16, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Apr 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.R. 8315 · Modal Parity in Permitting Act
Introduced Apr 15, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (Apr 15, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
H.Res. 1170 · Supporting the designation of April 10 as "Dolores Huerta Day", in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of the trailblazing labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta.
Introduced Apr 14, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Apr 14, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 8275 · Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office Act
Introduced Apr 14, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Apr 14, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.Con.Res. 81 · Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity between wages paid to men and women.
Introduced Mar 26, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Mar 26, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8085 · Ultra-Millionaire Tax Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 25, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 25, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Mar 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 8031 · GUARDRAILS Act
Introduced Mar 20, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Mar 20, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 7973 · Momnibus Act
Introduced Mar 18, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 18, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Apr 20, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
H.R. 7917 · Fair Wages for Home Care Workers Act
Introduced Mar 12, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 24, 2026 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Mar 12, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.Res. 1107 · Memorializing Rev. Jesse Jackson by flying the flag of the United States at halfstaff.
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 5, 2026 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 7853 · PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 27, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Mar 5, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Natural Resources, Financial Services, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.R. 7844 · To provide the Secretary of Homeland Security with the authority to transfer funds between accounts under the Department of Homeland Security during a lapse in appropriations, and for other purposes.
Introduced Mar 5, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 24, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 6, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
H.R. 7806 · Direct File Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 4, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Mar 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 7802 · DISCLOSE Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 4, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 22, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Mar 4, 2026): Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.