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February 12, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on South and Central Asia with jurisdiction over export controls, wrote to the Acting Inspector General for the U.S. Department of Commerce demanding an investigation into blatant financial conflicts of interest surrounding President Trump’s decision to approve the export of 500,000 advanced AI chips to the United Arab Emirates in May 2025.

February 11, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia, hosted a shadow hearing with House Foreign Affairs Committee Democrats on the Trump Administration’s betrayal of America’s Afghan allies.

February 11, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia, delivered the following opening remarks at the subcommittee's first oversight hearing with Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Dr. S. Paul Kapur.

Her full remarks as delivered are below and can be viewed here:

January 26, 2026

LOS ANGELES, CA – Today, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) joined local leaders at Exposition Park to announce nearly $100 million in state and federal funding proposed to future-proof the Park ahead of major global attractions and events. 

The proposed state investment of $96.5 million and an additional $1.04 million secured in federal funding implements critical renovations, infrastructure improvements, public safety upgrades, and other projects necessary to meet the upcoming surge in park visitors and expand accessibility.

January 22, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) released the statement below after voting “no” on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appropriations bill:

“Our tax dollars should never be used to terrorize our communities. As long as Kristi Noem and her militarized, trigger-happy agents continue to operate without oversight or accountability, I will not support another penny for DHS.

January 15, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) Policy Task Force Co-Chair Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37)Rep. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), andRep. Gwen Moore (WI-04) led a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem demanding that DHS reinstate protections for immigrant survivors and release the applicants for survivor visas currently held in detention. 

January 8, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37)released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a three-year extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits. House Democrats forced this vote by collecting 218 signatures on a discharge petition late last year. 

January 8, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- During today's House Judiciary Committee markup, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) slammed Judiciary Committee Republicans on their response to the horrific ICE-involved shooting that killed a U.S. citizen in Minnesota. Full remarks are below and video footage is available here.

January 7, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. --- Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) released the following statement on the ICE-involved shooting of a U.S. citizen in Minnesota:

"Less than two hours after the shooting, the administration rushed out a reckless, bullshit statement claiming the U.S. citizen that ICE shot and killed in Minnesota was committing 'domestic terrorism.' No investigation. No facts. Just more propaganda from an out-of-control administration. I stand with Minnesotans in demanding an honest and immediate investigation."