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Sydney Kamlager-Dove

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U.S. Representative · California

Last updated

May 11, 2026

Next election

November 2026

Votes cast

957

On record

Bills sponsored

0

Including co-sponsored

Ledger entries

957

All actions

Policy pillars — derived from activity record

Electoral integrity

16 actions

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Criminal justice

50 actions

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Fiscal policy

85 actions

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Healthcare

35 actions

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Education

27 actions

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Economy and labor

46 actions

Kamlager-Dove favors strengthening labor protections and government intervention in economic development while showing skepticism toward deregulatory measures that prioritize market-driven capital formation.

Environment and energy

169 actions

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Immigration

52 actions

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National security and foreign policy

193 actions

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Civil rights and liberties

46 actions

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Social policy

24 actions

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Technology and data

35 actions

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Civil liberties and government power

7 actions

Kamlager-Dove's civil liberties positions reflect competing priorities between privacy protections and concerns about limiting judicial oversight, without a dominant ideological lean.

Government accountability and transparency

139 actions

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Infrastructure and public investment

28 actions

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Activity ledger — most recent first

Dec 10, 2025

Kamlager-Dove addressed the House for 5 minutes to present a detailed account of what she characterized as inconsistencies and contradictions in Republican positions and actions regarding healthcare, redistricting, chip sales to China, military actions, deficit spending, the Epstein files release, and tariffs under the Trump administration.

On the record

Dec 4, 2025

Kamlager-Dove addressed the House for 1 minute regarding the disappearance of her constituent Vicente Ventura Aguilar, who was detained by Federal immigration agents on October 7 and has been missing for 8 weeks, and demanded answers from Homeland Security about his whereabouts.

On the record

Sep 8, 2025

Kamlager-Dove, speaking as ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia, stated that Trump's tariffs on India and foreign policy have damaged the U.S.-India relationship and called for him to reverse course and make a deal.

On the record

May 13, 2025

Kamlager-Dove spoke during a Congressional Black Caucus Special Order hour to discuss the House Republicans' reconciliation package, stating that the 386-page bill is "a backstabbing bill" that cuts Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, and veteran benefits while providing tax credits to billionaires.

On the record

May 5, 2025

Kamlager-Dove rose to coanchor a Congressional Black Caucus Special Order hour to speak about what she characterized as harmful policies of Donald Trump's first 100 days in his second term.

On the record

Feb 25, 2025

Kamlager-Dove addressed the House for 1 minute to commemorate the Holiday Bowl, a bowling alley founded by five Japanese Americans in 1957 in the Crenshaw Corridor that served as a gathering space for Black and Asian communities until its closure in 2000.

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Feb 4, 2025

Kamlager-Dove spoke for 1 minute in the House about Kendrick Lamar winning five Grammy Awards in 2025, including the first-ever Grammy for a diss track, and about Beyoncé becoming the first Black woman to win Album of the Year this century.

On the record

Jan 22, 2025

Kamlager-Dove urged the President to provide California with disaster relief without conditions and called for rebuilding efforts, accessible insurance, and support for working and middle-class individuals affected by Los Angeles fires.

On the record

Dec 18, 2024

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 18, 2024

Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.

Civil rights and libertiesVoting rights↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 17, 2024

Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.

EducationK-12 funding and standards↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 17, 2024

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted no

Dec 11, 2024

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Dec 11, 2024

Increasing Baseline Updates Act — This bill would advance government transparency by requiring the Congressional Budget Office to publish more frequent budget projections and disclose the economic data behind their calculations.

Government accountability and transparencyEthics and financial disclosure↗ Source
Voted yes

Dec 10, 2024

SHIELD Against CCP Act — This bill strengthens U.S. national security by establishing a coordinated effort within the Department of Homeland Security to identify and counter security threats posed by China across multiple critical areas including terrorism, cyber attacks, and border protection.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 21, 2024

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 21, 2024

Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 20, 2024

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted no

Mar 20, 2024

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Environment and energyClimate legislation↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 19, 2024

Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 19, 2024

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted yes

Mar 13, 2024

Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.

National security and foreign policyDefense spending↗ Source
Voted no

Feb 29, 2024

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.

Infrastructure and public investmentTransportation and roads↗ Source
Voted yes

Feb 29, 2024

Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.

Fiscal policyFederal and state taxation↗ Source
Voted yes

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