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Floor SpeechNeutral2026-05-04

PERSONAL EXPLANATION

Sydney Kamlager-Dove
Sydney Kamlager-Dove
DCA-37 · Representative
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On 2026-05-04, Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37) delivered a floor speech titled "PERSONAL EXPLANATION" in the House. It referenced legislation: S4465.

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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 EXPLANATION ______ HON. SYDNEY KAMLAGER-DOVE of california in the house of representatives Monday, May 4, 2026 Ms. KAMLAGER-DOVE. Mr. Speaker, I was unavoidably detained during the vote on S. 4465--To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978. Had I been present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 155. ____________________

Referenced legislation: S4465
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