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/
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|California District 30
Laura Friedman
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Voting Record — 536
Yes41%
No58%
Present1%
Not Voting1%
Party align98%
Cross-party1%
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Laura Friedman
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratCalifornia District 30
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Laura's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 10 sponsored · 64 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital is a safety net for so many in Los Angeles, and I’ll continue to support efforts to increase access to care for Angelenos.
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.
Every federal dollar secured means local taxpayers don’t have to foot the bill and this investment helps bring new outdoor space, recreation, and free family activities to Glendale. I can’t wait to see this project take shape!
I’m excited to announce a new federal investment of $6 million for Glendale’s Central Park Block project.
I refuse to forget them and all those who suffered in the months and years that followed. We owe them more than remembrance. That’s why I’ll keep working to get them the resources they need and deserve.
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
As Congress comes back from recess, I’m working to make a national film tax incentive a reality. Our local economy depends on it.
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.
He was also a true California free spirit, and a prolific dropper of F-bombs.
We can all learn from John’s unwavering commitment to progressive values. May his memory be a blessing, and may his family find comfort in knowing that so many of us considered him an inspiration.
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.
Already, clinics in California are closing. That means fewer Americans getting the cancer screenings, HIV testing, and reproductive care they need.
Read more about my bill here:
https://www.ksbw.com/article/new-bill-restore-medicaid-planned-parenthood/65630580
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.
I’m proud to represent a small but mighty part of Pasadena, and I’m looking forward to my next opportunity to update the community.
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.
This decision would waste taxpayer resources and deny justice for Americans who have been illegally denied housing or who are forced to live alongside filth and pollution.
While Democrats work to build more affordable housing in clean environments, Trump is actively sabotaging victims of housing discrimination & toxic pollution.
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Voting History536 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
536 total votes
Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.
| Date | Bill | Question | Position | Party Maj | Align? | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-20 | H.R. 1681 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-17 | H. Res. 1175 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-17 | H. Res. 1175 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-17 | H. Res. 1175 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-16 | H. Res. 1156 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-16 | H.R. 1689 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-16 | H. Res. 965 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-16 | H.R. 6398 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-16 | H.R. 6398 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-16 | H.R. 6409 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-16 | H.R. 6409 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-16 | H. Con. Res. 40 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-04-15 | H. Res. 965 (119th) | Motion to Discharge | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-15 | H. Res. 1174 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-15 | H. Res. 1174 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-14 | H.R. 7613 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-04-14 | H.R. 1011 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-28 | H. Res. 1142 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-28 | H. Res. 1142 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-28 | — | Motion to Adjourn | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-27 | H.R. 7084 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-26 | H.R. 8029 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-26 | H.R. 8029 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-03-26 | H. Res. 1128 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-25 | H.R. 5103 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-25 | H.R. 5103 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-03-25 | H. Res. 1131 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-25 | H. Res. 1131 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-24 | H.R. 6422 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-19 | H.R. 4638 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-18 | H.J. Res. 139 (119th) | Fast-track passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-03-18 | H.R. 1958 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-18 | H.R. 556 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-18 | H.R. 556 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-03-17 | H. Res. 1115 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-17 | H. Res. 1115 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-17 | S. 3971 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-17 | H.R. 4294 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-05 | H.R. 7744 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-05 | H.R. 7744 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-03-05 | H. Con. Res. 38 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-03-05 | H. Res. 1099 (119th) | Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-04 | H. Res. 1100 (119th) | Motion to Refer | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-04 | H.R. 6472 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-04 | S. 723 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-04 | H. Res. 1095 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-03-04 | H. Res. 1095 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-25 | H.R. 4758 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-02-25 | H.R. 4758 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-02-24 | H.R. 4626 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.