Kamlager-Dove to Serve on House Judiciary, Foreign Affairs Committees in the 119th Congress

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the House Democratic Caucus appointed Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) to serve on the House Judiciary Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee in the 119th Congress. Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove is a returning member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and one of four new Democratic members of the House Judiciary Committee.

"I am honored to serve on the House Judiciary Committee, where I will champion the issues I have advocated for throughout my career: criminal justice reform, civil rights, abortion access, and protecting the creative economy of Los Angeles. These are not just policy issues– they are the most urgent concerns of my constituents. My district’s commitment to building a fairer, more just, and equitable society for all will guide my work on this Committee."

Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove introduced several pieces of original legislation that were referred to the House Judiciary Committee during the 118th Congress. She passed the GRATEFUL Act, which, to date, has issued nearly 4,300 visas for locally employed U.S. embassy staff to immigrate to the United States after a career of service to the U.S. She also introduced the Pregnant Women in Custody Act, which would ensure that pregnant women receive quality care while incarcerated, and the Sexual Abuse Services in Detention Act, which would expand emotional support services for sexual abuse survivors in prisons, jails, and detention facilities.

“I am excited to continue serving on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, where I proudly represent many vibrant diaspora and immigrant communities in California’s 37th District. The experiences of my constituents illustrate the urgent need for continued U.S. leadership on global issues such as climate change, democracy, economic development, and human rights. At a time where our greatest adversaries are increasingly working together, we cannot revert to isolationism–I will continue working with my colleagues to ensure the U.S remains a steadfast partner on the world stage.”

Through her work on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove has pushed for continued diplomatic engagement with our Latin American and Caribbean partners by passing the Summit of the Americas Act, helping secure the release of Eyvin Hernandez from wrongful detention in Venezuela, and strengthening ties with South America’s largest democracy as Co-Chair of the bipartisan Brazil Caucus. 

Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove has also prioritized engagement with African partners by introducing the Young African Leaders Initiative Act, which encourages the development of young leaders and entrepreneurs across the African continent, and the African Diaspora Council Act, which codifies the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement in the United States.

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