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Sydney Kamlager-Dove

Sydney Kamlager-Dove

DDemocratCA-37 · Representative
50
/ 100
Average
Attendance96
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone3
Avg: 15
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency34
Avg: 53

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
23
Bills Sponsored
0
Enacted into Law
1
Passed a Chamber
22
In Committee

All Sponsored Bills

HR5185Passed House

To make improvements in the enactment of title 41, United States Code, into a positive law title and to improve the Code.

This bill makes technical and conforming changes to the U.S. Code that are related to the enactment of Title 41 (Public Contracts) into positive law.

2025-09-08
HRES1479In Committee

Impeaching Russell Thurlow Vought, Director of the Office of Management and Budget, for high crimes and misdemeanors.

2026-08-06
HR10027In Committee

Stop ICE’s Medical Neglect Act of 2026

The proposal would require the Department of Homeland Security to create a formal system allowing people held in immigration detention facilities to file complaints about inadequate medical care. This would give detainees an official way to report health problems that aren't being properly treated and could help identify patterns of medical neglect across detention centers. The measure affects immigrants and asylum seekers in government custody who may not currently have a clear process to address medical concerns.

2026-08-03
HR9960In Committee

Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act of 2026

Young people who have experienced homelessness or been in the foster care system would get better access to federal financial aid for college by simplifying the application process and removing barriers that currently prevent them from qualifying. The changes would make it easier for these students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and verify their eligibility without needing parental information or documentation that homeless and foster youth often cannot provide. This would help more vulnerable students afford higher education and reduce obstacles they face compared to other students.

2026-07-27
HR9805In Committee

Children’s Safe Welcome Act of 2026

The legislation would establish new safeguards for children who are detained by immigration authorities, likely including requirements for proper care, medical attention, and legal representation during their time in custody. The bill aims to ensure that minors in immigration detention facilities receive appropriate protections and are treated humanely while their immigration cases are processed. It currently awaits review by congressional committees that handle judiciary and homeland security matters.

2026-07-21
HR9786In Committee

Judicial Integrity Act

Federal judges and court employees would be banned from making official decisions that could benefit their own personal finances or investments. The law would require them to recuse themselves from cases or matters where they have a financial stake, similar to conflict-of-interest rules that apply to other government officials. This aims to prevent judges from using their position to influence rulings in ways that make them money.

2026-07-20
HR9282In Committee

Encouraging Public Service in Our National Parks and Public Land Act

The proposal would require federal parks and recreation areas to waive entrance fees on certain days throughout the year, allowing visitors to access public lands and waters for free instead of paying the typical admission costs. This would affect millions of Americans who visit national forests, national parks, and other federally managed recreational areas, as well as the agencies that manage these lands and currently rely on entrance fee revenue. The bill is currently being reviewed by congressional committees to determine whether it's feasible and how it might impact park operations and maintenance budgets.

2026-06-11
HR8976In Committee

Women in Criminal Justice Reform Act

The bill aims to make changes to how the legal system treats women, though the specific improvements have been referred to multiple congressional committees for review. Once the committees examine the proposal, they will determine what changes might be needed in laws related to courts, taxes, and other areas that affect women's legal rights and protections. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and has not yet been debated or voted on.

2026-05-21
HR4332In Committee

YALI Act of 2025

The YALI Act of 2025 aims to support international youth leadership and exchange programs, likely expanding opportunities for young people from the United States and other countries to participate in educational and professional development initiatives abroad. The bill would affect young people seeking international experience, educational institutions that host exchange programs, and U.S. diplomatic efforts to build relationships with emerging leaders in other nations.

2025-07-10
HR8690In Committee

Pregnant Women in Custody Act

The legislation would require prisons and jails to improve medical care for pregnant women and new mothers in their custody, including access to prenatal care, safe delivery conditions, and postpartum support. It would affect incarcerated women, their newborns, and correctional facilities across the country by establishing standards for how pregnancy and childbirth are handled within the criminal justice system. The bill also addresses related issues affecting women's health and wellbeing while in custody.

2026-05-07
HR8547In Committee

'Directly Impacted Child Rehab and Safety Act

The bill would change how the federal criminal justice system treats young people who committed crimes as juveniles, taking their age into account in sentencing decisions. It would also create federal grants to help states improve how their child welfare agencies and juvenile justice systems work together to better serve at-risk youth. These changes would affect incarcerated juveniles, state child welfare agencies, and the juvenile justice system.

2026-04-28
HRES1222In Committee

Recognizing the designation of the week of April 24 through April 30 as the annual "National Reentry Week".

The government would officially recognize the week of April 24-30 each year as "National Reentry Week" to raise awareness about helping formerly incarcerated people successfully return to their communities and find jobs, housing, and support services. This designation aims to highlight the challenges that people face after leaving prison and encourage employers, nonprofits, and government agencies to support reentry programs. The recognition would not create new laws or funding, but rather draw national attention to reentry issues and the people working to help formerly incarcerated individuals rebuild their lives.

2026-04-28
HR8549In Committee

Second Look Act of 2026

People serving federal prison sentences of more than 10 years would be allowed to ask a federal judge to reconsider their sentence if they can show they're no longer a danger to society and are prepared to return to their communities. The judge would have the authority to reduce or modify the sentence based on this evidence. This would give long-term prisoners a legal pathway to seek relief without requiring a pardon or waiting for their original sentence to end.

2026-04-28
HR8548In Committee

One Stop Shop Community Reentry Program Act of 2026

The federal government would provide grants to nonprofit organizations in local communities to set up and run centers that help people returning from prison or jail get back on their feet. These reentry centers would offer services like job training, housing assistance, and counseling to formerly incarcerated individuals as they transition back into society. The bill aims to reduce recidivism and improve outcomes for people reentering their communities after serving time.

2026-04-28
HR4505In Committee

Export Controls Enforcement Act

Export Controls Enforcement Act This bill provides statutory authority for the Export Control Officer Program. Under the program, export control officers assist in monitoring the compliance of transactions subject to the Export Administration Regulations outside the United States to prevent and detect illicit diversion to unauthorized end uses, end users, or destinations. Specifically, the bill directs the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) to establish the program for five years and station at least 20 export control officers at U.S. diplomatic or consular posts. The bill also outlines the duties of export control officers. Additionally, BIS must appoint a director to lead the program.

2025-07-17
HR7669In Committee

Rejecting the Erasure of Afghan Women and Girls Act

This bill expresses congressional concern about the Taliban's restrictions on women's and girls' rights in Afghanistan, particularly regarding education and employment, and calls for the U.S. government to prioritize support for Afghan women and girls through diplomatic efforts and aid programs. The measure aims to maintain international pressure on the Taliban to reverse policies that have severely limited women's access to secondary education and professional opportunities since the Taliban's return to power in 2021. It affects how U.S. foreign policy and international aid are directed toward Afghanistan and influences diplomatic relationships with the Taliban government.

2026-02-25
HR8105In Committee

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".

This bill designates 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".

2026-03-26
HR5021In Committee

American Decade of Sports Act

The legislation would establish a coordinated national strategy to promote sports and athletic activities across the United States, likely including funding and programs to increase participation in sports at youth, amateur, and professional levels. It would affect athletes, schools, sports organizations, and communities by potentially providing resources for athletic facilities, training programs, and initiatives to make sports more accessible to Americans of all ages and backgrounds.

2025-08-22
HR5399In Committee

Equitable Arts Education Enhancement Act

The proposal would increase funding and resources for arts education programs in schools, with a focus on ensuring that students in low-income and underserved communities have equal access to music, visual arts, theater, and dance classes. It aims to help schools hire more arts teachers, purchase equipment and materials, and expand arts programs that might otherwise be cut due to budget constraints. Students, teachers, and schools—particularly those in disadvantaged areas—would be the main beneficiaries of these educational enhancements.

2025-09-16
HR5319In Committee

LINE Act

I don't have enough information to write an accurate summary. The bill's title "LINE Act" is too vague, and the subjects listed only indicate it relates to health without specifying what policy changes it would make. To provide a meaningful explanation of what this bill would actually do and who it affects, I would need access to the bill's text or a more detailed description of its provisions.

2025-09-11
HR4995In Committee

Enduring Welcome Act of 2025

The bill would establish or expand a long-term immigration or refugee program to welcome people from other countries, though the exact details are not yet clear from the title alone. Based on its referral to both the Foreign Affairs and Judiciary committees, it likely involves coordinating international policy with U.S. immigration law to create pathways for foreign nationals to enter and stay in the United States. The measure would affect immigrants, refugees, visa applicants, and potentially employers and communities that receive newcomers.

2025-08-19
HR4682In Committee

End Solitary Confinement Act

End Solitary Confinement Act This bill restricts the use of solitary confinement and establishes minimum standards for incarceration at the federal, state, and local levels. At the federal level, the bill generally prohibits the use of solitary confinement in federal facilities with limited exceptions, such as if necessary to de-escalate an emergency situation. The bill also establishes minimum standards for incarceration, including at least 14 hours per day of out-of-cell congregate interaction in a shared space that is conducive to meaningful group interaction. The bill requires state and local governments to implement laws, policies, and programs that substantially comply with the restrictions on solitary confinement and minimum standards for incarceration in order to receive full funding under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant program. The bill establishes an independent community monitoring body, as well as an advisory body of stakeholders, to help provide oversight. Finally, the bill allows a prisoner to file a federal civil action for mental or emotional injury suffered if there is a prior showing of placement in solitary confinement or an alternative unit.

2025-07-23
HRES390In Committee

Recognizing National Foster Care Month as an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges of children in the foster care system and encouraging Congress to implement policy to improve the lives of children in, or at risk of entering, the foster care system.

This resolution designates National Foster Care Month to highlight the difficulties faced by children in the foster care system and calls on Congress to develop policies that better support these vulnerable children and those at risk of entering care. The measure aims to draw public attention to foster care challenges while encouraging lawmakers to consider legislative solutions that could improve outcomes for children in the system. It affects foster children, families involved in the child welfare system, and the agencies and organizations that work with them.

2025-05-06