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LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced an expected $21,200,000 in funding for two selected applications to help disadvantaged communities in Los Angeles tackle environmental and climate justice challenges. The investment will fund projects that reduce pollution, increase community climate resilience, and build community capacity.
LOS ANGELES, CA — On Monday, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in announcing the general competition selection of South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) to receive a $499,997,415 Climate Pollution Reduction Grant. This national grant program, funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, aims to implement community-driven solutions that tackle the climate crisis, reduce air pollution, advance environmental justice, and accelerate America’s clean energy transition.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (FL-27), and Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) introduced the Summit of the Americas Act. The Summit of the Americas is the primary convening mechanism for leaders of Western Hemisphere countries to gather and discuss common concerns, craft solutions, and deepen areas of collaboration.
LOS ANGELES, CA – Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) released the following statement on President Joe Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 Presidential Election:
LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) released the following statement in wake of the passing of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee:
LOS ANGELES, CA – Yesterday, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) and Mayor Karen Bass hosted Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg at Exposition Park to celebrate LA Metro’s Removing Barriers and Creating Legacy Project, which recently received $139 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding. They were also joined by Representatives Maxine Waters (CA-43) and Ted Lieu (CA-36).
Kamlager-Dove was a co-sponsor of the bill, and believes the new-birthed caucus is a more centralized outlet focusing on issues within the fashion industry, with better chances to gain federal-level attention.
"The push for sustainable fashion has yet to gain federal attention," Kamlager-Dove said. "Which is why it is so exciting we are launching the slow fashion caucus."
A bill proposed by Democrat Sydney Kamlager-Dove could contribute to the United States' relationship with Latin America and the Caribbean by ensuring the hosting of the Summit of the Americas.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, Representatives Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) and Jan Schakowsky (IL-09) introduced the “Compassionate Assault Response and Empathy (CARE) Act.” This legislation would expand trauma-informed training for law enforcement personnel related to sexual assault cases.
The CARE Act has been endorsed by the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault and the Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center.