Representative Laura Friedman, Democratic from California

Laura Friedman

House Committee Assignments

Laura Friedman serves on 2 house committees and 5 subcommittees in the 119th Congress. Committee assignments shape which legislation a member can advance and where they wield the most influence.

House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology

Member

The Committee on Science, Space, and Technology has jurisdiction over non-defense federal scientific research and development, including programs at NASA, the National Science Foundation, and the Department of Energy. It covers areas like space exploration, energy research, environmental science, and technology innovation.

Subcommittees

  • Energy

House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure

Member

The Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure oversees legislation related to transportation, including highways, aviation, rail, pipelines, and maritime transport, as well as infrastructure development. Its jurisdiction covers water resources, disaster management (FEMA), and economic development programs.

Subcommittees

  • Water Resources and Environment
  • Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management
  • Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
  • Highways and Transit