Sydney Kamlager-Dove facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sydney Kamlager-Dove
Official Portrait, 2023
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 37th district
Incumbent
Assumed office January 3, 2023
Preceded by	Karen Bass
Member of the California State Senate from the 30th district
In office March 11, 2021 – December 5, 2022
Preceded by	Holly Mitchell
Succeeded by	Bob Archuleta (redistricting)
Member of the California State Assembly from the 54th district
In office April 16, 2018 – March 11, 2021
Preceded by	Sebastian Ridley-Thomas
Succeeded by	Isaac Bryan
Personal details
Born	Sydney Kai Kamlager (1972-07-20) July 20, 1972 (age 53) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Austin Dove ​ (m. 2006)​
Relatives	Kerry James Marshall (stepfather)
Education	Compton College University of Southern California (BA) Carnegie Mellon University (MA)
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Sydney Kamlager-Dove was born on July 20, 1972. She is an American politician who works as a U.S. representative for California's 37th congressional district. She started this job in 2023.

She is a member of the Democratic Party. Before becoming a U.S. representative, she served in the California State Senate. She also worked in the California State Assembly.

Early Life and Education

Sydney Kamlager-Dove was born in Chicago, Illinois. Her mother is actress Cheryl Lynn Bruce. Her stepfather is the famous artist Kerry James Marshall.

She went to the University of Southern California in Los Angeles. There, she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science. She also earned a Master's degree in arts management from Carnegie Mellon University.

Career Highlights

In 1996, Sydney Kamlager-Dove worked as a spokesperson for a group called the Social and Public Art Resource Center (SPARC). This group focuses on public art in Venice, California. A year later, she became the public art director for the same organization.

After leaving SPARC, she worked for actor Delroy Lindo. She also worked as a public affairs director for Crystal Stairs. This is a non-profit group that helps with child care.

In 2015, she ran for a position on the board of trustees for the Los Angeles Community College District. She won this election on March 3, 2015. This role involved helping to guide the community colleges in Los Angeles.

Serving in the California State Assembly (2018–2021)

In 2018, Sydney Kamlager-Dove was elected to the California State Assembly. She represented California's 54th State Assembly district. She won a special election on April 3, 2018.

As an Assembly member, she worked to make things fair for everyone. She supported racial equity and social justice. She also wanted to give voting rights back to people who had been on parole. She worked to make police use-of-force rules stronger.

She also helped create a law called the CROWN Act in 2019. This law stops employers from treating people unfairly because of their natural hairstyles.

During her time in the Assembly, she was part of several important committees. These included Public Safety and Arts and Entertainment. She also led the Los Angeles County Delegation.

Important Laws She Supported

Laws About Money

Kamlager-Dove supported a law called AB 987. This law helped build a new sports arena for the Los Angeles Clippers basketball team. The bill became a law.

Laws About Social Issues

She also supported two bills, AB 241 and AB 242. These bills aimed to make sure healthcare workers, lawyers, and judges received special training. This training was to help them avoid unconscious biases. The goal was to make healthcare and the justice system fairer in California.

Kamlager-Dove also supported California's first hunting ban in many years. This law, AB 1254, stopped the trophy hunting of bobcats. This ban is in place until January 1, 2025.

Serving in the California State Senate (2021–2023)

On November 10, 2020, Kamlager-Dove announced she would run for the California State Senate. She won this election on March 2, 2021. She received 67.67% of the votes.

U.S. House of Representatives

Election to the U.S. House

In November 2022, Sydney Kamlager-Dove was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. She now represents California's 37th district. She took over this role from Karen Bass. Karen Bass became the mayor of Los Angeles.

Her Work in Congress

In the House, Kamlager-Dove is part of important committees. These include the United States House Committee on Foreign Affairs. This committee deals with how the U.S. interacts with other countries. She is also on the United States House Committee on Natural Resources. This committee looks after public lands and natural resources.

She is also a member of several groups called caucuses. These include the Congressional Black Caucus. She is also a co-chair of the Congressional Brazil Caucus.

Electoral History

See also

In Spanish: Sydney Kamlager para niños

• List of African-American United States representatives
• Women in the United States House of Representatives