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Sydney Kamlager-Dove

Sydney Kamlager-Dove

DDemocratCA-37 · Representative
53
/ 100
Average
Attendance96
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone3
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency51
Avg: 57

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

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
29
Total Statements
19
Floor Speeches
10
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 10Environment: 5Civil Rights: 4Agriculture: 3Housing: 2Labor: 2Defense: 2Voting Rights: 2Infrastructure: 2Economy: 1Climate: 1Trade: 1Ethics: 1Gun Policy: 1Healthcare: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 22Ceremonial: 4Urgent: 2Bipartisan: 1

Statements (29)

Floor Speech2026-05-12TaxesForeign PolicyLabor
ANOTHER BLIGHT ON AMERICAN HISTORY

ANOTHER BLIGHT ON AMERICAN HISTORY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3379-H3385] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] ANOTHER…

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Floor Speech2026-05-04S4465
PERSONAL EXPLANATION

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 77 (Monday, May 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 77 (Monday, May 4, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E413] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL…

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Floor Speech2026-04-29UrgentTaxesEnvironmentDefenseHR7567HR2616
PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7567, FARM, FOOD, AND NATIONAL SECURITY ACT OF 2026; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2616, PARENTAL RIGHTS…

PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 7567, FARM, FOOD, AND NATIONAL SECURITY ACT OF 2026; PROVIDING FOR CONSIDERATION OF H.R. 2616, PARENTAL RIGHTS OVER THE EDUCATION AND CARE OF THEIR KIDS ACT... Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172,…

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Floor Speech2026-03-26TaxesDefense
HONORING THE LIFE OF JERRY HODGES, JR.

HONORING THE LIFE OF JERRY HODGES, JR. Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)] [House] [Page H2753] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-02-12UrgentHealthcareGun PolicyTaxesHR2189HR4242
LAW-ENFORCEMENT INNOVATE TO DE-ESCALATE ACT

LAW-ENFORCEMENT INNOVATE TO DE-ESCALATE ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 30 (Thursday, February 12, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2190-H2204] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-02-09CeremonialTaxesHousingInfrastructure
TRIBUTE TO REVEREND DR. WILLIAM SAXE EPPS

TRIBUTE TO REVEREND DR. WILLIAM SAXE EPPS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E118] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-01-14CeremonialTaxesCivil Rights
HONORING THE LIFE OF JOY ATKINSON

HONORING THE LIFE OF JOY ATKINSON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 10 (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)] [House] [Page H802] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-01-13TaxesLGBTQS108
HONORING MAYOR FREDDY PUZA

HONORING MAYOR FREDDY PUZA Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E31] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-01-13Ceremonial
TRIBUTE TO REVEREND GREGORY M. GOETHALS

TRIBUTE TO REVEREND GREGORY M. GOETHALS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E37] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-01-13
TRIBUTE TO MARGARET "BB" BELL HOUSTON

TRIBUTE TO MARGARET "BB" BELL HOUSTON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E34] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2025-04-10
I just voted against Republicans' partisan bills

I just voted against Republicans' partisan bills I just voted against Republicans' partisan bills I just voted against Republicans' partisan bills Ian.Caplan@mai… Thu, 04/10/2025 - 16:22 April 14, 2025

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Press Release2025-03-13HousingVeterans
I Just Voted Against the Partisan House Republican Funding Bill With Cuts to Food, Housing, and Veterans' Assistance

I Just Voted Against the Partisan House Republican Funding Bill With Cuts to Food, Housing, and Veterans' Assistance I Just Voted Against the Partisan House Republican Funding Bill With Cuts to Food, Housing, and Veterans' Assistance I Just Voted Against the Partisan House Republican Funding Bill…

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Floor Speech2025-03-11
PERSONAL EXPLANATION

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 45 (Tuesday, March 11, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E203] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL…

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Floor Speech2025-03-10
PERSONAL EXPLANATION

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 44 (Monday, March 10, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 44 (Monday, March 10, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E193] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] PERSONAL…

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Floor Speech2025-03-05
PERSONAL EXPLANATION

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 42 (Wednesday, March 5, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 5, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E186-E187] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2025-02-27
PERSONAL EXPLANATION

PERSONAL EXPLANATION Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E171] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Press Release2025-02-26
Rep. Kamlager-Dove Votes Against the Republican Rip-Off Budget

Rep. Kamlager-Dove Votes Against the Republican Rip-Off Budget Rep. Kamlager-Dove Votes Against the Republican Rip-Off Budget Rep. Kamlager-Dove Votes Against the Republican Rip-Off Budget Ian.Caplan@mai… Tue, 02/25/2025 - 22:07 March 9, 2025

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Floor Speech2025-02-25Voting RightsCivil Rights
COMMEMORATING THE HOLIDAY BOWL

COMMEMORATING THE HOLIDAY BOWL Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)] [House] [Page H827] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Press Release2025-02-05
Should Elon Musk Control Federal Spending or Your Data?

Should Elon Musk Control Federal Spending or Your Data? Should Elon Musk Control Federal Spending or Your Data? Should Elon Musk Control Federal Spending or Your Data? Ian.Caplan@mai… Wed, 02/05/2025 - 15:33 February 7, 2025

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Press Release2025-01-20
Honoring the Legacy of MLK Through Service

Honoring the Legacy of MLK Through Service Honoring the Legacy of MLK Through Service Honoring the Legacy of MLK Through Service Ian.Caplan@mai… Mon, 01/20/2025 - 15:33 February 7, 2025

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Press Release2025-01-17
Los Angeles Fire Resources

Los Angeles Fire Resources Los Angeles Fire Resources Los Angeles Fire Resources Ian.Caplan@mai… Fri, 01/17/2025 - 15:32 February 7, 2025

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Floor Speech2025-01-16CeremonialTaxes
CELEBRATING 105 YEARS OF ZETA PHI BETA

CELEBRATING 105 YEARS OF ZETA PHI BETA Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 9 (Thursday, January 16, 2025)] [House] [Page H204] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Press Release2025-01-08
LA Wind Storm & Wildfire Resources

LA Wind Storm & Wildfire Resources LA Wind Storm & Wildfire Resources LA Wind Storm & Wildfire Resources Ian.Caplan@mai… Wed, 01/08/2025 - 15:31 February 7, 2025

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Press Release2025-01-07
Kicking off the 119th Congress

Kicking off the 119th Congress Kicking off the 119th Congress Kicking off the 119th Congress Ian.Caplan@mai… Tue, 01/07/2025 - 17:11 January 8, 2025

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Press Release2024-12-27Taxes
My First Term in Congress Wrapped!

My First Term in Congress Wrapped! My First Term in Congress Wrapped! My First Term in Congress Wrapped! Ian.Caplan@mai… Fri, 12/27/2024 - 17:11 January 8, 2025

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Press Release2024-12-19
Elon Musk and House Republicans Are About To Shut Down The Government

Elon Musk and House Republicans Are About To Shut Down The Government Elon Musk and House Republicans Are About To Shut Down The Government Elon Musk and House Republicans Are About To Shut Down The Government Ian.Caplan@mai… Thu, 12/19/2024 - 17:01 January 8, 2025

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Floor Speech2024-12-17ClimateEnvironmentInfrastructureHR7938
KLAMATH BASIN WATER AGREEMENT SUPPORT ACT OF 2024

KLAMATH BASIN WATER AGREEMENT SUPPORT ACT OF 2024 Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7265-H7266] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2024-12-17EconomyEnvironmentAgricultureHR6127
MODERNIZING ACCESS TO OUR PUBLIC WATERS ACT

MODERNIZING ACCESS TO OUR PUBLIC WATERS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7266-H7268] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2024-12-17BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentHR1101HR2758
LUMBEE FAIRNESS ACT

LUMBEE FAIRNESS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 187 (Tuesday, December 17, 2024)] [House] [Pages H7268-H7272] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] LUMBEE…

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