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Laura is unwavering in her commitment to uphold and defend the rights of all people.
Laura is a lifelong defender of human rights. As an Assemblymember, Laura has a track record of proposing and passing legislation to end sexual harassment and retaliation in the workplace, reform our broken criminal justice system, protect immigrants, ensure foster youth have the resources they need to lead successful lives, and to strengthen protections for the elderly and people with disabilities in residential care facilities. As a leader and citizen of California, Laura will continue to fight to ensure that our nation is a truly equitable place for everyone.
Laura will continue to be a staunch defender of equity and justice.
Key Legislative Accomplishments
✔ Served as the Chair of the Joint Rules Subcommittee on Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response. In the wake of a wave of sexual harassment allegations that came to light in the Capitol, she oversaw a groundbreaking culture and procedural change that shifted how the legislature handles allegations of sexual harassment and retaliation in the Capitol
✔ Coauthored AB 57 which requires the peace officer curriculum to include instruction on hate crimes
✔ Coauthored AB 1242 which prohibits law enforcement from cooperating with or providing information to out-of-state entities regarding lawful abortion in California
✔ Coauthored AB 1506 which requires the California Attorney General to investigate the police use of deadly force
✔ Led a bipartisan group of legislators on a measure that extended the window for reporting workplace sexual harassment from one to three years - ensuring that victims that may fear retaliation have adequate time to take legal action
✔ Authored a bill that proposed new legal protections for foster youth who are victims of human trafficking
Source: www.lauraforcongress.org
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Laura is a proven environmental champion.
As a California State Assemblymember, as a Glendale City Councilmember and Mayor, and as a citizen, Laura Friedman has led on groundbreaking local and state environmental policies. Laura is uncompromising in her commitment to combating the climate crisis through increased utilization and development of clean energy and promoting sustainable methods of transportation for people and goods.
Laura is ready to bring her track-record of effective environmental leadership to Washington.
Key Legislative Accomplishments
✔ Succeeded in passing legislation that ensures the state prioritizes wildlife connectivity infrastructure, such as wildlife crossings, including requiring the state implement at least 10 projects annually
✔ Principal co-author of legislation that has put California on the path to phasing out single-use plastics by requiring all packaging in the state to be recyclable or compostable by 2032
✔ Successfully passed measures banning the use of dangerous PFAS chemicals in consumer products – including cosmetics and children’s toys
✔ Introduced and had signed into law landmark water management legislation that modernized the way we manage our water in order to guard against future droughts and eliminate waste and inefficiencies
✔ Authored AB 3232, which has put California on a path to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from California’s residential and commercial buildings by 40 percent by 2030
Source: www.lauraforcongress.org
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Laura believes that healthcare is a human right.
During her time in the State Assembly, Laura has authored and supported important legislation to increase access to healthcare for millions of Californians, lower drug prices, empower healthcare professionals, and has been a vocal supporter of single-payer healthcare and putting our state on the path to healthcare for all.
Laura has vowed to continue to fight until everyone has access to quality and affordable healthcare.
Key Legislative Accomplishments
✔ Authored a bill which would have eliminated arbitrary and burdensome physician-to-nurse practitioner ratios in order to ease access to healthcare, especially in underserved communities
✔ Authored legislation that would have created a personal income tax credit for middle class Californians to help pay the cost of health insurance premiums
✔ Coauthored a measure aiming to end the sale of dangerous flavored tobacco products in California
✔ Coauthored SB 562 and AB 1400, measures that would have put California on a path to a single-payer healthcare system
✔ Served on the Assembly Select Committee on Healthcare Delivery Systems and Universal Coverage as a vocal proponent of universal healthcare
Source: www.lauraforcongress.org
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Laura is a bold advocate for housing affordability.
Laura believes that housing affordability and homelessness is Los Angeles’ most urgent crisis. Laura has worked to increase our affordable housing stock; cut red tape that has prevented the development of housing; voted to invest billions of dollars in funds towards new housing and homelessness services; increased tenant protections; and fought hard to make sure those living on our streets have access to the care and services they need.
In congress, Laura will fight for the resources and legislative action we need to combat the homelessness epidemic and make housing more accessible to all people.
Key Legislative Accomplishments
✔ Successfully passed AB 2097, abolishing mandatory parking requirements within one half mile of major transit stops
✔ Authored and signed into law a package of bills that have cut red tape, helping homeowners and affordable housing organizations utilize accessory dwelling units (ADUs or ‘granny flats’) as tools for adding more housing, especially affordable units, in our communities
✔ Authored and signed into law a measure that will encourage development of affordable housing near Los Angeles County’s most traveled mass transit corridor - Metro’s Orange Line
✔ Authored and signed into law legislation extending the rent notification period landlords are required to provide tenants to give renters more time to properly plan for a rent increase
✔ Supported legislation signed into law that caps annual rent increases in California at 5% plus the cost of living until 2030
✔ Proposed legislation that aimed to bolster the development of housing near transit by authorizing local governments to provide property tax reimbursements for compact and efficient housing projects near high-quality transit
✔ Joined a bipartisan coalition of legislators to author a bill that will create an affordable housing preservation tax credit that has the potential to preserve over 25,000 units of affordable housing in communities across California
Source: www.lauraforcongress.org
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Laura has brought revolutionary change to CA transportation policy.
Laura has earned a reputation as a forward-thinking policymaker who understands the key role transportation plays in shaping the future of our state. Laura has been a steadfast advocate for better, more efficient, mass transit options such as rail and improved bus service; for more active transportation options in urban areas including safe bike and pedestrian infrastructure; and for the utilization of emerging technologies to greatly improve how people move around where they live, work, and play.
In Washington, Laura will continue her work of making our nation's transportation policies more equitable and sustainable.
Key Legislative Accomplishments
✔ Authored AB 43, which gives cities more control over deciding how speed limits should be set and whether they should be reduced on certain roads and highways, especially in areas that have higher traffic safety concerns
✔ Authored the OmniBike Bill, which made changes to the vehicle code to recognize that car rules don’t always work for bikes
✔ Secured millions of dollars in funding to support Los Angeles' bike and pedestrian infrastructure, including securing $5 million for the Colorado Bridge Undercrossing
✔ Authored and had signed into law a measure encouraging the development of affordable housing near Los Angeles County’s most traveled mass transit corridor - Metro’s Orange Line
✔ Secured $30 million for the completion of the Glendale Narrows Riverwalk Bridge, a safe bike and pedestrian bridge connecting Glendale to Griffith Park
✔ Authored legislation to shift money away from highway widenings and into mass transit and active transportation infrastructure
Source: www.lauraforcongress.org
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Laura is a lifelong champion for LGBTQIA+ rights.
Laura believes that LGBTQIA+ rights are fundamental human rights and that we can not have a free and equitable society until we protect the rights of all. Laura has fought to end LGBTQIA+ job and housing discrimination; to increase healthcare access and protections for transgender individuals; has supported efforts by Equality California to protect Trans and gender diverse individuals; and has worked to ensure all spaces are open and welcoming to people across the spectrum of gender and sexual orientation.
Laura will always fight to protect and elevate the rights of all LGBTQIA+ people who call our nation home.
Key Legislative Accomplishments
✔ Authored AB 2663 to ensure that every domestic partnership has equal access to full and equal benefits, including property tax exclusions
✔ Coauthored SB 179 to allow for a third gender option on state documents
✔ Supported SB 107 to protect individuals seeking gender-affirming health care
Source: www.lauraforcongress.org
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