U.S. Representative for California’s 37th District
Sydney Kamlager-Dove
From public records: votes from Voteview, bills from congress.gov, money from FEC filings · votes updated Oct 5, 2026 · How we measure
Position · −0.52
- In office
- House 2023–now
3 years in CongressMore senior than 18% of the House - Breaks on
- Finance and Financial Sector 8%
- Committees
- Foreign Affairs
- Judiciary
- Bills on
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- International Affairs
- Families
- Age
- 54
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Bottom line
Ranking member of the South and Central Asia subcommittee (Foreign Affairs).
Where Kamlager-Dove has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · South and Central Asia (Foreign Affairs)
- Foreign Affairs · 12th in seniority on the minority side
- Judiciary · 15th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 5185 To make improvements in the enactment of title 41, United States Code, into a positive law title and to improve the Code. · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 4332 YALI Act of 2025 · Out of committee
- H.R. 4505 Export Controls Enforcement Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 7669 Rejecting the Erasure of Afghan Women and Girls Act · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Kamlager-Dove’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Kamlager-Dove breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Kamlager-Dove voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Finance and Financial Sector 8% · 1 of 13 party 8%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Kamlager-Dove broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026On Passage · This bill provides statutory authority for the National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice (DOJ).Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jul 14, 2026 | Sunshine Protection Act of 2025On Passage · This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from Lebanon within seven days of the resolution's adoption.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| May 13, 2026 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Motion to Recommit · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Yea |
| May 12, 2026 | Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill expands federal enforcement of criminal offenses related to organized retail and supply chain crime.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Mar 25, 2026 | Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act of 2025On Motion to Recommit · Make the District of Columbia Safe and Beautiful Act | Not voting |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026On Passage · This bill provides appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for the remainder of FY2026 and provides continuing FY2026…Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jan 14, 2026 | Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026On Passage · This bill provides FY2026 appropriations to several federal departments and agencies for activities and programs related to financial…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Kamlager-Dove is saying
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Kamlager-Dove, Bacon Reintroduce Bipartisan Bills to Expand Medicaid Eligibility for Foster Youth
Reintroduced bipartisan bills to expand Medicaid eligibility for foster youth.
“We must support the health care needs of the more than 23,000 young people who age out of our nation’s foster care system each year.”
Health Care CoverageAI-read
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Launched bipartisan Movies, Music, Entertainment, & Sports Caucus to support creative industries.
“America’s creative and entertainment sectors are economic powerhouses, generating more than $1 trillion each year and supporting over five million good‑paying jobs. Yet for far too long, Congress has failed to give these industries and the workers and creators who power them the attention and support they deserve.”
CommerceAI-read
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Kamlager-Dove to Run for Co-Chair of House Democrats’ Messaging Apparatus
Announced candidacy for Co-Chair of House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee.
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Demanded answers from Commerce Secretary on financial conflicts in UAE export control decisions.
“The reclassification raises serious questions about the Department's review process, the criteria used to support its determination, and whether political influence played a role in the decision. These concerns are heightened given President Trump and his family’s conflicts of interest related to the UAE.”
International AffairsAI-read
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Kamlager-Dove Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against OMB Director Russell Vought
Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37)introduced articles of impeachment against Office of Management and Budget (OMB)Director Russell Vought after the administration admitted to canceling federal funding to Democratic states…
“OMB Director Russell Vought has repeatedly and openly broken the law to stroke Trump's fragile ego. The administration's own admission that it terminated federal funding to states that voted against Trump in 2024 is just the latest example.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Kamlager-Dove voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredAbove expectations
Rank 163 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Kamlager-Dove’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 31
- Action in committee 9
- Action beyond committee 5
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
31 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 30 substantive, 1 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 39 sponsored billsSponsored 39 (House median 25) · cosponsored 406 (median 289), 160 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Crime and Law Enforcement, International Affairs, Families.
- H.R. 10677 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure health insurance coverage continuity for former foster youth.Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10676 To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to strengthen coverage under the Medicaid program for certain foster youth individuals.Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1587 Expressing support for the designation of September 2026 as "National Kinship Care Month".Families · Introduced Oct 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9786 Judicial Integrity ActCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Sep 28, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10565 Sexual Abuse Services in Detention ActCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8690 Pregnant Women in Custody ActEstablishes requirements for handling pregnant women in federal custody. AI-readCrime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Sep 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8549 Second Look Act of 2026Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Sep 1, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8105 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 819 West Washington Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, as the "Jerry T. Hodges, Jr. Post Office Building".Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Aug 31, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 156 | 15% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 68 | 26% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 59 | 32% |
| Energy | 37 | 32% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 33% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 42% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 29 | 48% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 26 | 58% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 24 | 63% |
| International Affairs | 24 | 96% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce | 22 | 86% |
| Education | 16 | 25% |
| Immigration | 16 | 31% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 73% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 10 | 90% |
| Health | 8 | 63% |
| Taxation | 8 | 88% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% |
| Procedural | 3 | 67% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Kamlager-Dove voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL100%agreement
- DEverton Blair Jr.GA-13100%agreement
- DAdelita S. GrijalvaAZ-799%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Kamlager-Dove most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Free account See ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Kamlager-Dove’s campaign raised $1.2M: $765K (66%) from individuals and $384K (33%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $185K.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
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Who funds Kamlager-Dove
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 140.
- American Association for Justice Membership group PAC
- International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Labor union PAC
See how much each organization gave Kamlager-Dove this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
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Record over time
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, CA-37Democrat2023–present
Seat
- State
- California
- District
- 37
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 54
Committees and roles
- Foreign Affairs
- South and Central Asia Ranking Member
- Western Hemisphere
- Judiciary
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-7084
144 Cannon House Office Building - District offices
- Los Angeles
- Website
- kamlager-dove.house.gov
- RepKamlagerDove
- rep_kamlagerdove
Elsewhere
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