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. The bipartisan bill I'm co-leading creates a 20%-30% credit on American labor so the math makes shooting here work again. nytimes.com/2026/09/24/movie…

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. With it, America will finally have a fighting chance of bringing good paying production jobs back home. latimes.com/entertainment-ar…

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 and American investment where it belongs: in America.

Honored to receive an award from Social Compassion for 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. In Congress, I’m cosponsoring the FIGHT Act, which will combat illegal animal fighting operations. I’m also a cosponsor of the ACE Act, which will strengthen federal enforcement against those who abuse animals.

I love @LAMaterialNews, 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) my opinion on having your phones out in movie theatres. Take a listen here: lamaterial.com/p/laura-fried…

The real stars of Hollywood are the production workers who build the sets, hang the lights, and keep shoots running. I was proud to stand alongside them to voice how important this jobs bill is for our local economy. Let’s get this passed and bring production home.

Spent some time talking with the young and bright leaders of tomorrow – our local Girl Scouts! As a Girl Scout mom, it gives me so much hope to see young people engaged in our democracy.

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. Together with our local production unions and my Congressional colleagues, we’ll keep fighting to get this bill passed and bring Hollywood home. cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/…

There’s just one week left to submit your application to my office for the Congressional App Challenge! Every year we are inspired by the ingenuity of our students. I can’t wait to see what this year’s middle and high schoolers will create!

A House Democrat is proposing that Congress tax large lines of credit that help the nation’s highest earners convert appreciated assets into cash, a tax-the-wealthy policy those on the left have wanted for years. news.bgov.com/bloomberg-gove…

Visited @SeedsofHopeLA Hollywood food distribution site at St. Stephen’s in Hollywood, which provides free and healthy produce to those in need, as well as cooking classes and urban gardens. They are just one of the many nutrition assistance organizations seeing more need because of Trump’s cuts to SNAP. In Congress, I’m pushing to undo these cuts to keep Angelenos from going hungry. I want to thank all the volunteers at St. Stephen’s who give their time and effort to serve their community!

Today marks the 54th anniversary of the passage of the Clean Water Act. Every American deserves access to clean water, free of lead and forever chemicals. I’ll continue defending the right to clean water for all our children and families.

LA County has felt the impact of fewer film and TV productions, from lost jobs to millions of dollars leaving our local economy. That’s why I’m proud to cosponsor the bipartisan Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act led by @RepFriedmanCA to create a national tax credit that brings productions and good-paying jobs back home.

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. I am grateful to Burbank and Glendale first responders for keeping everyone safe. Threats against lawmakers and the people who work for them have no place in this country. We will not allow them to stop us from working for the people of CD 30.

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. As the Trump Administration continues to cut financial resources for colleagues and universities, I’ll continue to defend every student’s access to a quality education that will help them succeed in life.

Prospective Service Academy Cadets and Midshipmen, it’s time to put the finishing touches on your nomination applications and turn them in. Today is the last day you can submit. I look forward to reviewing each of your applications and reading your stories. Best wishes to all!

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. If you’re struggling to find or afford a mammogram, the CDC has resources that can help you locate free or low-cost screenings. Just go to cdc.gov/breast-cervical-canc…