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Laura Friedman

Laura Friedman

DDemocratCA-30 · Representative
51
/ 100
Average
Attendance99
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone20
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency9
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
5
Total Statements
2
Floor Speeches
3
Press Releases
2
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Defense: 1Healthcare: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 3Bipartisan: 1Ceremonial: 1

Statements (5)

Floor Speech2026-04-21CeremonialDefense
ARMENIAN GENOCIDE

ARMENIAN GENOCIDE Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)] [House] [Page H3029] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ARMENIAN GENOCIDE (Ms.…

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Floor Speech2025-03-11BipartisanHealthcare
CONGRESSIONAL SPENDING

CONGRESSIONAL SPENDING Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)] [House] [Page H1129] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CONGRESSIONAL SPENDING…

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Press Release2025-01-03
Taking the Oath of Office

Taking the Oath of Office Taking the Oath of Office Image or Video Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 Summary New Members of the 119th Congress to participate In the oath of office ceremony. Link Read More

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Press Release2025-01-03
Newest Members of Congress

Newest Members of Congress Newest Members of Congress Image or Video Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 Summary Newly elected Members join seated Members in the 119th United States Congress. Link Read More

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Press Release2025-01-03
119th United States Congress Convenes

119th United States Congress Convenes 119th United States Congress Convenes Image or Video Image admin Fri, 01/03/2025 - 18:02 Summary The 119th Congress convenes in January of 2025, and will conclude in January of 2027. Link Read More

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