Rep. Laura Friedman

If you haven’t seen one of Robert Vargas’ larger-than-life murals, then you haven’t experienced one of the best artists in the area. The Burbank community celebrated the unveiling of his newest local creation at a great block party this past weekend, right here at the Burbank YMCA.

The most recent study on the offshoring of film and TV production jobs paints a grim picture of what’s ahead for the industry we fail to act. That’s why I’m helping lead a bipartisan group of my colleagues and labor unions to rally around our bipartisan national film tax credit bill. (1/2)

Hollywood isn’t asking for a handout. We're asking America to do what it does best: 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞. I’m working around the clock to get this bill passed so we can bring back the jobs we’ve lost to the 65 countries which offer filming tax incentives & keep American investment where it belongs:

Honored to receive an award from Social Compassion in Legislation (SCIL) and the legendary Priscilla Presley for my work to protect wildlife and pets from the cruelty of humans. In the Legislature, I worked to preserve habitat and prevent inadvertent poisonings. (1/2)

I love LA Material, so it was a treat to be their podcast’s first outside guest. I broke down everything you need to know about my bipartisan film and television production tax credit legislation, how my experience in the industry guides my work in Congress, and (to a lesser degree)… (1/2)

Hollywood has the best crews, soundstages, and post-production houses. It makes sense to keep filming here, but right now America is not competing for film and TV productions. That will change with the bipartisan film tax credit that I helped introduce last week. (1/2)

Visited Seeds of Hope’s Hollywood food distribution site at St. Stephen’s in Hollywood, which provides free & healthy produce to those in need, plus cooking classes & urban gardens. They are just one of the many nutrition assistance organizations seeing more need because of Trump’s cuts to SNAP.

I visited local small businesses along Melrose to talk to their owners about what they need to thrive. Running a business is hard. Tariffs, crime and infrastructure needs are making it harder. (1/3)

In Congress, I’m fighting to lower prices to help business keep their doors open, and get funds to local governments so that they can make their streets safer. Huge thanks to Blu Jam Cafe, Carmel, Melrose Trading Post, The Fame Yard, and Melrose Arts District for having me. (2/3)

This morning, my district office received an envelope containing a suspicious substance. Out of an abundance of caution, and under guidance from law enforcement, we evacuated. We will continue our work serving constituents and will be back in the office when responders tell us it is safe to return.

Part of my visit to Glendale Community College included a tour of their new Inclusion Center, which is home to updated spaces where students can connect, collaborate, and recharge as they pursue their studies. (1/2)

Today is National Mammography Day, which serves as an important reminder for women to get their routine mammogram when appropriate. Do not put off screening. Early detection is incredibly important. (1/2)

The future of entertainment & education is being built right here at Glendale Community College. I was proud to put on a headset and experience it first-hand. (1/2)

Gathered heads of LA’s local transit agencies and accessibility advocates to talk about what our region learned from the World Cup, and what we need to do now to prepare to host the world when the Olympics comes to town.

Now boarding at the new Hollywood Burbank Airport terminal! As an airport commissioner, I helped build support for this badly needed project. In Congress, I serve on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, which oversees millions in funding to support projects like this.

This is a wake-up call. Our social media is being manipulated by foreign agents with the express intention of sowing hatred, mistrust, and misinformation among Americans. Russia is behind a lot of it, using programs designed to disrupt our country and turn us against each other.

We should be cynical about what we see on social media, and not fall for the rage bait. This is also a national security issue and if the social media companies dont take immediate action, they are complicit.

Today, we honor and celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day and the countless contributions Indigenous communities make in Los Angeles and across our nation. If you would like to learn more about Los Angeles’ Indigenous peoples, check out The Autry Museum in my district. (1/2)

Thanks for shouting out the American Film & TV Production Caucus, Assemblymember Schultz! He’s right. I co-founded this caucus with Rep. Brian Jack because bringing film and TV jobs back to America shouldn't be a partisan issue. (1/2)

The decision to livestream this execution is beyond sick. This is another in a long line of terrible decisions he has made at DoD. His negligence has needlessly risked American servicemember’s lives in an illegal war of choice and he should be impeached and removed. (1/2)