Rep. Laura Friedman
@friedman.house.gov
Member of Congress representing California's 30th District. Pool shark. Pro: bikes, trains, housing, single payer healthcare & induction stoves!
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New pod: If passed as written, today’s federal production tax incentive bill would have an immediate and massive impact on the lives of thousands of entertainment workers. With Rep. Laura Friedman. Listen! Watch! open.spotify.com/episode/3VSw...
Dissecting the Bill That Could Transform Hollywood, With Its Co-Author
The Town with Matthew Belloni · Episode
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65 countries offer incentives to lure film and TV productions away from the U.S.
America has no national film tax credit.
I'm co-leading a bipartisan bill to create one, because every country outbidding us for American work needs to know: we're done losing.
America has no national film tax credit.
I'm co-leading a bipartisan bill to create one, because every country outbidding us for American work needs to know: we're done losing.
The clock is ticking to turn in your service academy nomination applications in order to be considered in this cycle!
Don’t hesitate to reach out to my office if you have any questions about eligibility, test scores, or materials you need to submit, and best of luck to all!
Don’t hesitate to reach out to my office if you have any questions about eligibility, test scores, or materials you need to submit, and best of luck to all!
October 2, 2026 at 4:22 PM
The clock is ticking to turn in your service academy nomination applications in order to be considered in this cycle!
Don’t hesitate to reach out to my office if you have any questions about eligibility, test scores, or materials you need to submit, and best of luck to all!
Don’t hesitate to reach out to my office if you have any questions about eligibility, test scores, or materials you need to submit, and best of luck to all!
The unions and studios that make American film and TV are backing our bipartisan national film tax credit: IATSE, SAG-AFTRA, the Teamsters, DGA, WGA, and so many more.
It's a 20%-30% tax credit on American labor for productions that shoot here, built to bring back the jobs we've lost overseas.
It's a 20%-30% tax credit on American labor for productions that shoot here, built to bring back the jobs we've lost overseas.
October 2, 2026 at 1:07 AM
The unions and studios that make American film and TV are backing our bipartisan national film tax credit: IATSE, SAG-AFTRA, the Teamsters, DGA, WGA, and so many more.
It's a 20%-30% tax credit on American labor for productions that shoot here, built to bring back the jobs we've lost overseas.
It's a 20%-30% tax credit on American labor for productions that shoot here, built to bring back the jobs we've lost overseas.
Before Congress, I produced film and TV. I know how productions pick where to shoot: they follow the incentives.
Right now, 65 countries offer them. The U.S. has no national film tax credit. (1/2)
Right now, 65 countries offer them. The U.S. has no national film tax credit. (1/2)
What to Know About a Federal Film Tax Credit
There is bipartisan support behind a bill that is meant to lure movie and TV production back to the United States.
www.nytimes.com
October 1, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Before Congress, I produced film and TV. I know how productions pick where to shoot: they follow the incentives.
Right now, 65 countries offer them. The U.S. has no national film tax credit. (1/2)
Right now, 65 countries offer them. The U.S. has no national film tax credit. (1/2)
When a movie or TV show films in your town, the caterer, the hardware store, the local hotel, etc. all get business. When it films in London or Budapest, they don't. (1/2)
Proposed Bipartisan Legislation Could Boost Hollywood Production - MyNewsLA.com
A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation Thursday aimed at boosting Hollywood production by offering federal tax credits for film and television projects made in the United States. The Motion Picture, Television and Entertainment Revitalization Act would establish a 20% tax credit on labor expenses for American workers on qualifying film and television productions. Feature […]
mynewsla.com
September 30, 2026 at 10:14 PM
When a movie or TV show films in your town, the caterer, the hardware store, the local hotel, etc. all get business. When it films in London or Budapest, they don't. (1/2)
Who says bipartisanship is dead?
For more than a year, I've worked with Rep. Brian Jack, a Georgia Republican whose district is home to Trilith Studios, to stop film and TV crews in Georgia and California from losing work to productions overseas. (1/2)
For more than a year, I've worked with Rep. Brian Jack, a Georgia Republican whose district is home to Trilith Studios, to stop film and TV crews in Georgia and California from losing work to productions overseas. (1/2)
Lawmakers introduce bill to create federal film tax credit
A bipartisan group of lawmakers are proposing a 20% federal film tax credit
spectrumlocalnews.com
September 30, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Who says bipartisanship is dead?
For more than a year, I've worked with Rep. Brian Jack, a Georgia Republican whose district is home to Trilith Studios, to stop film and TV crews in Georgia and California from losing work to productions overseas. (1/2)
For more than a year, I've worked with Rep. Brian Jack, a Georgia Republican whose district is home to Trilith Studios, to stop film and TV crews in Georgia and California from losing work to productions overseas. (1/2)
65 countries offer incentives to lure film and TV productions away from the U.S.
America has no national film tax credit.
I'm co-leading a bipartisan bill to create one, because every country outbidding us for American work needs to know: we're done losing.
America has no national film tax credit.
I'm co-leading a bipartisan bill to create one, because every country outbidding us for American work needs to know: we're done losing.
New pod: If passed as written, today’s federal production tax incentive bill would have an immediate and massive impact on the lives of thousands of entertainment workers. With Rep. Laura Friedman. Listen! Watch! open.spotify.com/episode/3VSw...
Dissecting the Bill That Could Transform Hollywood, With Its Co-Author
The Town with Matthew Belloni · Episode
open.spotify.com
September 29, 2026 at 3:41 PM
65 countries offer incentives to lure film and TV productions away from the U.S.
America has no national film tax credit.
I'm co-leading a bipartisan bill to create one, because every country outbidding us for American work needs to know: we're done losing.
America has no national film tax credit.
I'm co-leading a bipartisan bill to create one, because every country outbidding us for American work needs to know: we're done losing.
@schiff.senate.gov and I have been working for years to stop film and TV production from leaving the United States.
Last week, we introduced a national film tax credit in both chambers: Sen. Schiff and Sen. Tim Scott in the Senate, & a bipartisan group of us in the House.
lamag.com/film/new-leg...
Last week, we introduced a national film tax credit in both chambers: Sen. Schiff and Sen. Tim Scott in the Senate, & a bipartisan group of us in the House.
lamag.com/film/new-leg...
Federal Bill Would Give Hollywood Productions 20% Tax Credit
A bipartisan bill would create a 20% federal tax credit on U.S. labor costs for qualifying film and TV productions.
lamag.com
September 28, 2026 at 7:12 PM
@schiff.senate.gov and I have been working for years to stop film and TV production from leaving the United States.
Last week, we introduced a national film tax credit in both chambers: Sen. Schiff and Sen. Tim Scott in the Senate, & a bipartisan group of us in the House.
lamag.com/film/new-leg...
Last week, we introduced a national film tax credit in both chambers: Sen. Schiff and Sen. Tim Scott in the Senate, & a bipartisan group of us in the House.
lamag.com/film/new-leg...
🎥 📺 Dozens of countries offer tax credits that steal our film and TV jobs. And until now, Washington hasn't fought back.
The bipartisan bill I'm co-leading, the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act, changes that. Here's how it works:
The bipartisan bill I'm co-leading, the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act, changes that. Here's how it works:
September 27, 2026 at 8:11 PM
🎥 📺 Dozens of countries offer tax credits that steal our film and TV jobs. And until now, Washington hasn't fought back.
The bipartisan bill I'm co-leading, the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act, changes that. Here's how it works:
The bipartisan bill I'm co-leading, the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act, changes that. Here's how it works:
September 27 is Gold Star Mothers & Family Day: a time to reflect and honor the sacrifices of the moms, dads, and family members who have lost their sons and daughters in military service. May their memories be a blessing.
September 27, 2026 at 3:29 PM
September 27 is Gold Star Mothers & Family Day: a time to reflect and honor the sacrifices of the moms, dads, and family members who have lost their sons and daughters in military service. May their memories be a blessing.
Bring this up at trivia night: Roughly 34% of LA County is protected public land, which helps ensure we’re never too far away from the great outdoors. The challenge that falls on us now is to safeguard these lands. (1/2)
September 26, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Bring this up at trivia night: Roughly 34% of LA County is protected public land, which helps ensure we’re never too far away from the great outdoors. The challenge that falls on us now is to safeguard these lands. (1/2)
Chag Sameach and happy Sukkot to all celebrating!
September 26, 2026 at 1:24 AM
Chag Sameach and happy Sukkot to all celebrating!
A very happy Mid-Autumn Festival and Chuseok to all! May this new season bring joy and harmony to you and your loved ones.
September 25, 2026 at 3:24 PM
A very happy Mid-Autumn Festival and Chuseok to all! May this new season bring joy and harmony to you and your loved ones.
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Rep. Laura Friedman makes the case for keeping film and TV production in the U.S. as Elaine Low learns a federal production tax credit could be introduced in the House Thursday: https://mrf.lu/2SMsz
September 23, 2026 at 1:55 PM
Rep. Laura Friedman makes the case for keeping film and TV production in the U.S. as Elaine Low learns a federal production tax credit could be introduced in the House Thursday: https://mrf.lu/2SMsz
I spent my career in film production before Congress. I've watched this work, good paying union jobs, get bid away by countries offering incentives we don't match. Today I'm proud to introduce a bipartisan, bicameral national film tax credit to bring those jobs home
www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
Lawmakers to unveil Hollywood tax incentive proposal
The stakes are high for the entertainment industry, which has been battered by years of work shifting to countries with lucrative tax credits.
www.politico.com
September 24, 2026 at 7:21 PM
I spent my career in film production before Congress. I've watched this work, good paying union jobs, get bid away by countries offering incentives we don't match. Today I'm proud to introduce a bipartisan, bicameral national film tax credit to bring those jobs home
www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
www.politico.com/news/2026/09...
G’mar chatima tovah!
As the sun begins to set and Yom Kippur nears, I’m wishing all observing an easy and meaningful fast.
As the sun begins to set and Yom Kippur nears, I’m wishing all observing an easy and meaningful fast.
September 21, 2026 at 1:19 AM
G’mar chatima tovah!
As the sun begins to set and Yom Kippur nears, I’m wishing all observing an easy and meaningful fast.
As the sun begins to set and Yom Kippur nears, I’m wishing all observing an easy and meaningful fast.
I got the chance to visit Grindr’s headquarters in my district to talk to leadership and staff about my work in Congress, especially when it comes to protecting my LGBTQ constituents.
I’m always going to stand up to protect my LGBTQ constituents from hatred and discrimination.
I’m always going to stand up to protect my LGBTQ constituents from hatred and discrimination.
September 20, 2026 at 12:46 AM
I got the chance to visit Grindr’s headquarters in my district to talk to leadership and staff about my work in Congress, especially when it comes to protecting my LGBTQ constituents.
I’m always going to stand up to protect my LGBTQ constituents from hatred and discrimination.
I’m always going to stand up to protect my LGBTQ constituents from hatred and discrimination.
Students, today is National App Challenge Day, which means applications for the 2026 Congressional App Challenge are open!
I host the Congressional App Challenge every year because our students are the future of innovation.
I host the Congressional App Challenge every year because our students are the future of innovation.
September 19, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Students, today is National App Challenge Day, which means applications for the 2026 Congressional App Challenge are open!
I host the Congressional App Challenge every year because our students are the future of innovation.
I host the Congressional App Challenge every year because our students are the future of innovation.
Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the Presidency, and they’re using all that power to do... nothing.
Meanwhile, House Democrats are ready to pass bills that will build more housing and lower prices. When will our Republican colleagues do their jobs and get to work?
Meanwhile, House Democrats are ready to pass bills that will build more housing and lower prices. When will our Republican colleagues do their jobs and get to work?
House Republicans have canceled all votes until after the midterm elections to spend more time campaigning in their home districts.
September 18, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Republicans control the House, the Senate, and the Presidency, and they’re using all that power to do... nothing.
Meanwhile, House Democrats are ready to pass bills that will build more housing and lower prices. When will our Republican colleagues do their jobs and get to work?
Meanwhile, House Democrats are ready to pass bills that will build more housing and lower prices. When will our Republican colleagues do their jobs and get to work?
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“He’s someone who has Trump’s ear, cares a lot about the industry.” Rep. Laura Friedman tells Elaine Low how Jon Voight became a bridge between Hollywood and the White House in the effort to keep American film production in America https://mrf.lu/2zJP4
September 17, 2026 at 6:39 PM
“He’s someone who has Trump’s ear, cares a lot about the industry.” Rep. Laura Friedman tells Elaine Low how Jon Voight became a bridge between Hollywood and the White House in the effort to keep American film production in America https://mrf.lu/2zJP4
Today, we celebrate the signing of the U.S. Constitution 239 years ago and the rights granted to all American citizens under our Constitution.
Those rights and the values they represent have made America a guiding light to the world, and I will fight to defend them every day.
Those rights and the values they represent have made America a guiding light to the world, and I will fight to defend them every day.
September 17, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Today, we celebrate the signing of the U.S. Constitution 239 years ago and the rights granted to all American citizens under our Constitution.
Those rights and the values they represent have made America a guiding light to the world, and I will fight to defend them every day.
Those rights and the values they represent have made America a guiding light to the world, and I will fight to defend them every day.
Today I'm co-founding the bipartisan Congressional American Film Production Caucus with Rep. Brian Jack, Rep. Nate Moran, @replindasanchez.bsky.social, Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, and Rep. Tom Suozzi.
No single state can outbid a foreign government.
No single state can outbid a foreign government.
September 16, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Today I'm co-founding the bipartisan Congressional American Film Production Caucus with Rep. Brian Jack, Rep. Nate Moran, @replindasanchez.bsky.social, Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, and Rep. Tom Suozzi.
No single state can outbid a foreign government.
No single state can outbid a foreign government.
Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off today: a time to honor the countless contributions that Hispanic culture has had on the very fabric of our nation.
Los Angeles is all the more special because of the Hispanic Americans who call our community home.
Los Angeles is all the more special because of the Hispanic Americans who call our community home.
September 15, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off today: a time to honor the countless contributions that Hispanic culture has had on the very fabric of our nation.
Los Angeles is all the more special because of the Hispanic Americans who call our community home.
Los Angeles is all the more special because of the Hispanic Americans who call our community home.
The 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games are a huge commitment for Los Angeles, one that we took on with the promise of Federal support.
We need to be ready, and we need a federal government that is a partner, not a hurdle. (1/2)
We need to be ready, and we need a federal government that is a partner, not a hurdle. (1/2)
Transit agencies’ plans for LA 2028 Olympics coming up $2 billion short (so far)
How do LA Metro, Metrolink and other agencies pull off a transit-first 2028 Olympics in car-centric L.A.?
www.dailynews.com
September 13, 2026 at 11:44 PM
The 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games are a huge commitment for Los Angeles, one that we took on with the promise of Federal support.
We need to be ready, and we need a federal government that is a partner, not a hurdle. (1/2)
We need to be ready, and we need a federal government that is a partner, not a hurdle. (1/2)
What I saw at Para Los Niños Early Head Start center in Hollywood reaffirmed my commitment to protect the program. I saw children who play and grow in a safe environment. I saw parents able to go to work to support their families knowing their little ones are in good hands. (1/2)
Friedman tours Head Start facility for toddlers and infants - Beverly Press & Park Labrea News
U.S. Rep. Laura Friedman (D-Burbank) recently joined local parents, teachers and Head Start administrators on Aug. 12 at...
beverlypress.com
September 13, 2026 at 7:05 PM
What I saw at Para Los Niños Early Head Start center in Hollywood reaffirmed my commitment to protect the program. I saw children who play and grow in a safe environment. I saw parents able to go to work to support their families knowing their little ones are in good hands. (1/2)
I grilled Sec. Wright earlier this year about this leaky pipeline. The Trump administration doesn’t care if they spill oil all over California’s beautiful beaches, so I’ll keep fighting against their America Last environmental policies.
www.latimes.com/environment/...
www.latimes.com/environment/...
Judge allows controversial oil company to continue pumping, strips California of oversight
The ruling was a blow to California, as the federal judge upheld Trump administration orders that helped restart the operation off Santa Barbara's coast.
www.latimes.com
September 13, 2026 at 12:30 AM
I grilled Sec. Wright earlier this year about this leaky pipeline. The Trump administration doesn’t care if they spill oil all over California’s beautiful beaches, so I’ll keep fighting against their America Last environmental policies.
www.latimes.com/environment/...
www.latimes.com/environment/...