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January 17, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) released the following statement after President Biden commuted the sentences of nearly 2,500 people convicted of nonviolent drug offenses:
 
“For decades, the American justice system disproportionately handed down longer, harsher sentences for Black and Brown individuals compared to others convicted of similar crimes.
January 16, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) reintroduced a resolution recognizing January 16 as Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Founders’ Day. This resolution is her first piece of legislation introduced in the 119th Congress. 

January 15, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) released the following statement following the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, brokered by President Biden:

January 14, 2025

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.

January 8, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) joined bipartisan members of the California Congressional delegation in urging President Biden to grant Governor Gavin Newsom’s request for a major disaster declaration in response to the devastating ongoing impacts of the Palisades, Eaton, Franklin, and Hurst fires and the ongoing windstorm event in Los Angeles County.

January 6, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) released the following statement after certifying the results of the 2024 Election:

January 3, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) was sworn-in for a second term representing California’s 37th District. She released the following statement as the 119th Congress begins: 

January 2, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), along with 14 colleagues, celebrate the United Nations General Assembly's groundbreaking adoption of a resolution establishing a second Decade for People of African Descent. The Second Decade, spanning from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2034, was co-sponsored by 87 UN Member States and adopted by consensus, reflecting broad international support.

January 1, 2025

WASHINGTON, DC— Today, Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) announced she has selected Jim Cho as her next Chief of Staff. Jim will officially step into the position on Friday, January 3, 2025, as Rebekah Solem departs after two years in the role.

December 29, 2024

LOS ANGELES, CA – Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) released the following statement on the passing of President Jimmy Carter:

“Today, we mourn the passing of President Jimmy Carter, a man whose legacy of service, compassion, and humility extends far beyond his time in office. As a former president and Nobel Peace Prize recipient, President Carter’s immeasurable impact on our nation and the world will never be forgotten.