Sydney Kamlager-Dove — Democrat Candidate for U.S. House in California, 2026

Sydney Kamlager-Dove voted "no" on the Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill, citing concerns that tax dollars were being used to "terrorize communities" without oversight. She opposed former President Trump's immigration executive orders, calling them "inhumane and unrealistic" and highlighting immigrants' economic contributions. Additionally, she voted against the Secure the Border Act and the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, and supports reshaping immigration policy to address global crises like conflict, food insecurity, and climate change.

“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." - Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove, DHS Appropriations Bill Press Release, January 22, 2026.”

Sydney Kamlager-Dove voted against continuing resolutions that did not protect healthcare, stating her refusal to support funding bills failing to address healthcare needs. She celebrated the House passage of a three-year extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits. Additionally, she co-introduced the Ensuring OBGYN Care in Prisons Act, aiming to provide comprehensive reproductive healthcare for incarcerated women, grounded in the belief that healthcare is a human right.

““Every woman deserves health and dignity, regardless of incarceration status,” said Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove. “I’m proud to co-lead this legislation, which alongside my Pregnant Women in Custody Act, would ensure proper health care for incarcerated women. Health care is a human right, and as the wealthiest nation on earth, we have an obligation to provide it for all.””

Sydney Kamlager-Dove supports environmental protection and climate change initiatives, consistently voting against efforts to weaken clean-air and climate rules. She advocated for a $500 million Environmental Protection Agency grant for Southern California's freight decarbonization. She also co-chairs the Slow Fashion Caucus to promote a circular economy, demonstrating a progressive stance on energy and climate issues.

“offer some global accountability so that we're supporting and sustaining uh economies, jobs, and mother earth. (Sydney Kamlager-Dove, EESI's The Climate Conversation podcast, 29 Sep 2025)”

Sydney Kamlager-Dove supports abortion rights and reproductive justice, advocating for affordable access to care that does not depend on financial privilege. She states a belief in protecting the equal stature of women and supports a woman's fundamental right to control reproductive decisions and access comprehensive health care. In 2020, she fought to stop insurers from charging for abortion services in California and secured Proposition 56 funding for reproductive health care. She is endorsed by Reproductive Freedom for All for the 2026 election.

“The question of safe, equitable access to abortion is now before the Supreme Court, and progressive thinkers are in the minority among our Justices. This is a war to protect the equal stature of women – and in particular the equal stature of poor women. Though judges appointed by the Trump administration are taking sledgehammers to both women’s reproductive rights and the Affordable Care Act, I am determined to fight the dangerous policies that erode the progress we’ve made. As a proud board member of Planned Parenthood Los Angeles, I wholeheartedly support a woman’s fundamental right to control her own reproductive decisions and access to comprehensive health care.”

Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove advocates for strengthening export controls by increasing resources and ensuring stable regulations for the Bureau of Industry and Security. She expressed concerns about the previous administration's use of export controls as negotiating tools and its impact on multilateral cooperation. She has also criticized the Trump Administration's unilateral strikes in Iran and called for an investigation into an AI chip deal with the UAE. Her voting record includes a "No" vote on HRS1160, Foreign Aid Supplemental Spending.

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“In the early days of my career, I was an advocate at Crystal Stairs, a nonprofit providing childcare and early learning to children in Los Angeles County, including children in foster care. I saw firsthand how high-quality, early childhood education improves the lives of families. - Sydney Kamlager-Dove, sydneykamlager.com/priorities/”

Sydney Kamlager-Dove voted against H.R. 2189, a bill aimed at modernizing federal firearms laws, in February 2026. She is endorsed by Giffords, an organization focused on gun safety and advocating for strong gun laws. She supports stricter gun laws and opposed funding the Department of Homeland Security, citing concerns about agents operating without oversight.

““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.” — Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove, statement after voting “no” on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appropriations bill, January 22, 2026.”