Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove, Democratic from California

Sydney Kamlager-Dove

Representative · California · Democrat

Sydney Kamlager-Dove

House Floor

Recent comments in the House

Mr. Speaker, I rise to applaud my Republican colleagues for condemning President Trump's socialist actions, but they won't admit that the President is the biggest socialist in America today. President Trump has turned the Federal Government into a shareholder in private American companies, taking ownership stakes in companies and putting Washington directly into the business of picking winners and losers. So let's get into it, Mr. Speaker. Democrats want to make sure American families can put food on the table. Donald Trump has taken a 10 percent stake in Intel Corporation.
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 1501, PROTECTING DOMESTIC MINING ACT OF 2025…··Share
For the past month, we have been home in our districts, listening to our constituents. For me, they run up on me in the streets, in the grocery store, and at church. What I am hearing is very simple: People are tired of paying more and getting less, and they have a lot of questions. I am going to tell you what I am hearing. I am going to share with you the questions that my constituents are asking because there are huge gaps between what this administration promises and has promised and what working families are actually experiencing.
CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS HIT THE GROUND RUNNING IN AUGUST··Share
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to sound the alarm about a grave national security threat: Donald Trump's sleeping habits. I know we have rules about decorum, so I will stick to the facts, because this is, in fact, a serious matter of oversight, transparency, and national security. In meeting after meeting, Donald Trump has fallen asleep. In public, on camera, in broad daylight, and when people lavish praise on him. We cannot trust the White House on matters concerning the President's health because they are denying what Americans are seeing with their own two eyes.
CONGRATULATING THE USC TROJAN WOMEN'S WATER POLO TEAM··Share
Biography
Sydney Kamlager-Dove began her public service as a community advocate focused on criminal justice reform and access to healthcare. Elected to represent California’s 37th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives in 2022, she prioritizes equity in health policy, environmental justice, and expanding economic opportunities. Kamlager-Dove has introduced legislation to address maternal health disparities and serves on the House Committee on Natural Resources, advancing policies for cleaner air and water. Through pragmatic coalition-building and attentive district outreach, she amplifies the voices of underrepresented communities in Los Angeles and works to ensure federal policy reflects their needs.
Education
  • M.A., Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA
    1996
  • B.A. in Political Science, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
    1994
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2023-Present

    Representing California's 37th district

  • Member, California Senate

    2021–22

  • Member, California Assembly

    2018–21

  • Staffer, California State senator Holly Mitchell

    2013–18

  • Staffer, California Assemblywoman Holly Mitchell

    2010–13

  • Nonprofit Director

  • Division Manager

Policy Focus
International Affairs20%
Crime and Law Enforcement20%
Families11%
Education9%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Sydney Kamlager-Dove's record in Congress.

  • Mental Health Justice Act

    Introduced legislation to fund mental health professionals as first responders for mental health emergencies.

  • Maternal Health Advocacy

    Championed policies to address racial disparities in maternal health outcomes for Black women.

  • Reentry Housing Funding

    Secured federal funding to support housing for formerly incarcerated individuals in Los Angeles.

  • Environmental Justice Grants

    Helped obtain federal grants for environmental cleanup and pollution reduction in underserved California communities.

Committee Assignments
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  • House Committee on the Judiciary
  • House Committee on Foreign Affairs

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