Sydney Kamlager-Dove

Democrat Representative of California's 37th district

Congresses Served

House Terms

July 20, 1972 (52 years old)

Birthday

Has served as a U.S. representative since 2023
Previously served in the California State Senate and the California State Assembly
Was a trustee for the Los Angeles Community College District
Born in Chicago, Illinois
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in political science from the University of Southern California
Received a Master's in arts management from Carnegie Mellon University
Early career included roles as a spokesperson and public art director for the Social and Public Art Resource Center, assistant to actor Delroy Lindo, and public affairs director for Crystal Stairs
Worked on a campaign for the California State Assembly and became district director after the campaign's success
Advocated for racial equity, access, social justice, restoring voting rights to parolees, and strengthening standards for police use of force in the California State Assembly
Co-authored legislation to prohibit discrimination based on natural or protective hairstyles
Sponsored legislation for a new arena for the Los Angeles Clippers, implicit bias training for healthcare professionals and legal professionals, and a hunting ban on bobcats
Member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, Congressional Black Caucus, and vice-chair of the Congressional Caucus for the Equal Rights Amendment
Daughter of actress Cheryl Lynn Bruce and stepdaughter of artist Kerry James Marshall
Married to Austin Dove