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Press Release: Rep. Laura Friedman Leads Push for National Film Tax Credit

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Rep. Friedman and Los Angeles leaders backed a federal film tax credit to keep production jobs in the United States.

Investivoq AI Summary

Friedman leads push for film tax credit: Rep. Laura Friedman joined Los Angeles-area lawmakers, entertainment unions and industry leaders in Glendale to promote the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act. The bipartisan bill would create a federal tax credit for qualified labor costs tied to film and TV production in the U.S.

Bill details and supporters: The proposal would offer a 20% credit, with possible bonuses for certain locations and production types, and would also cover some post-production and visual effects work. Supporters said the measure could help keep or bring back production jobs, while several lawmakers and union leaders backed the effort.

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Laura Friedman Fundraising

Laura Friedman Fundraising

Laura Friedman recently disclosed $77.7K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2026. This was the 793rd most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 38.2% came from individual donors.

Friedman disclosed $44.5K of spending. This was the 1087th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.

Friedman disclosed $469.3K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 582nd most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.

You can see the disclosure here, or track Laura Friedman's fundraising on Investivoq.

Laura Friedman Net Worth

Investivoq estimates that Laura Friedman is worth $1.5M, as of October 6th, 2026. This is the 297th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.

Friedman has approximately $511.1K invested in publicly traded assets which Investivoq is able to track live.

You can track Laura Friedman's net worth on Investivoq's politician page for Friedman.

Laura Friedman Bill Proposals

Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Laura Friedman:

  • H.R.9348: Public Access Protection Act
  • H.R.8217: Next Gen Road Safety Act
  • H.R.7062: Build HUBS Act
  • H.R.6298: Safe and Affordable Transit Act
  • H.R.5085: To exempt Federal actions related to the construction of infill housing from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes.
  • H.R.4796: Restoring Essential Healthcare Act

You can track bills proposed by Laura Friedman on Investivoq's politician page for Friedman.

2026 California's 30th Congressional District Election

There has been approximately $1,454,898 of spending in California's 30th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.

Approximately $22,942 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:

  • CONSERVLA ($14,745)
  • AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY OF CALIFORNIA ($7,909)

The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".

You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 California's 30th congressional district election.