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To prohibit the disclosure of records by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of individuals for the purposes of immigration enforcement, and for other purposes.
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Secure the Border Act of 2023
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What they said
Apr 29, 2026
Rep. Kamlager-Dove opposes the current DHS funding resolution and calls for passage of a bipartisan Senate bill that funds DHS except for ICE and Border Patrol, arguing that immigration enforcement agencies have sufficient resources and that funding should prioritize worker paychecks over expanded enforcement.
Rep. Kamlager-Dove's statement explicitly opposes DHS funding that expands immigration enforcement, arguing that ICE and Border Patrol already have sufficient resources and that funding should prioritize worker paychecks instead. The Secure the Border Act substantially expands border wall construction requirements (from 700 to 900 miles) and immigration enforcement mechanisms. Her NO vote on passage is directly consistent with her stated opposition to expanded immigration enforcement funding and her call for prioritizing worker compensation over enforcement expansion.
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The government should provide healthcare for everyone.
“I'm a proud co-author of AB 1400 – Guaranteed Health Care for All – to provide quality, affordable, single-payer health care to every Californian.”
The government should set legally enforceable limits on greenhouse gas emissions.
“I supported the Assembly Green New Deal Resolution to encourage the U.S. Congress to treat climate change as a national catastrophe and create innovative policies and programs to lower emissions”
Passage votes where Sydney Kamlager-Dove broke ranks with ≥75% of Democrats. Threshold catches substantively partisan splits; unanimous-ish or close votes are excluded.
Kamlager-Dove, Titus Lead Probe into Bolsonaro’s Entry into the U.S.
Position: The lawmakers are demanding that the State Department explain whether U.S. agencies helped Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro travel to and enter the United States despite a Brazilian Supreme Court travel restriction, and are requesting a congressional briefing by November 13.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Reps. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), co-chair of the Congressional Brazil Caucus, and Dina Titus (NV-01) led 25 Members of Congress in demanding answers from the State Department about its role in facilitating the reported departure of Brazilian Senator Flávio Bolsonaro from Brazil and his entry into the United States, including providing him a visa, following a Brazilian Supreme Court order restricting his international travel.
“The central question is straightforward: did the Department of State, the U.S. Embassy in Brazil, or any other U.S. government agency assist Senator Bolsonaro in traveling to or entering the United States despite the reported Brazilian judicial restriction on his departure?” wrote the lawmakers.
“The American people and Congress have a legitimate oversight interest in understanding whether U.S. diplomatic and immigration resources were used to facilitate the travel of a foreign political figure under these circumstances,” continued the lawmakers.
“Transparency is particularly important where the reported events implicate a foreign judicial proceeding, sensitive bilateral relations, and the consistent application of U.S. immigration and diplomatic policies,” concluded the lawmakers.
The letter, which can be viewed in full here, raises a series of questions about whether U.S. officials were aware of, or involved in, arrangements for Bolsonaro’s departure and requests a congressional briefing by November 13.
In addition to Reps. Kamlager-Dove and Titus, the letter was signed by Reps. Castro, Casar, Ivey, Crockett, Jackson, Jayapal, Velázquez, Grijalva, Tlaib, Holmes Norton, McGovern, Quigley, Pocan, Stanton, García, Ansari, Ross, Lynch, Frankel, Casten, Pingree, Amo, and Ramirez.
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Kamlager-Dove, Meeks Push State Department for Answers on Brazil
Position: The lawmakers condemn the State Department's revocation of Brazilian Ambassador Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti's diplomatic visa as an unnecessary escalation and call on the department to explain its decision. They also criticize the administration's prior actions toward Brazil, including its engagement with former President Bolsonaro and sanctions on Justice de Moraes.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Reps. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Co-Chair of the Congressional Brazil Caucus, and Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05), Ranking Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee, led 10 Members of Congress in demanding answers from the State Department about its decision to revoke Brazilian Ambassador Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti’s diplomatic visa.
In their letter, the lawmakers condemned the decision as an unnecessary escalation that threatens U.S.-Brazil relations and undermines American interests in the Western Hemisphere. They emphasized Brazil’s importance as a major democracy and regional security and trading partner.
“This unnecessary escalation is the latest of a series of actions that has driven a rupture in our relationship with the largest democracy and economy in South America. At a time when the Trump Administration claims to be prioritizing the Western Hemisphere, this misguided decision further damages America’s reputation in the region and pushes Brazil closer to the hands of our adversaries,” wrote the lawmakers.
The lawmakers also criticized what they described as the Trump Administration’s sustained effort to influence Brazil’s 2026 elections. They cited State Department officials’ meetings with former President Bolsonaro, sanctions against Supreme Court Justice de Moraes, and statements questioning the integrity of Brazil’s elections as actions threatening the country’s democratic institutions and electoral processes.
“Congress therefore has an obligation to understand why the Department of State departed from established practices and took the extraordinary step to revoke the Brazilian Ambassador’s visa,” concluded the lawmakers.
The letter can be viewed in full here.
In addition to Reps. Kamlager-Dove and Ranking Member Meeks, the letter was signed by James P. McGovern, Pramila Jayapal, Nydia M. Velázquez, Jonathan L. Jackson, Sylvia R. Garcia, Dina Titus, Yvette D. Clarke, Mike Quigley, Jasmine Crockett, and Madeleine Dean.
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Kamlager-Dove Statement on Three Years Since October 7th
Position: The statement commemorates the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel and its victims, condemns antisemitism in all forms, and calls for lasting peace in the region through a two-state solution.
LOS ANGELES, CA — Today, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) released the following statement on three years since Hamas’ October 7th terrorist attack on Israel:
"October 7th is a deeply painful day for so many here in Los Angeles and around the world. Today, we remember the nearly 1,200 innocent lives murdered on the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust, as well as the dozens of hostages who died in Hamas captivity. We also remember the immense pain, suffering, and loss experienced by both Israelis and Palestinians in the war that followed, including the tragic deaths of 60,000 civilians in Gaza.
As the representative of one of the largest Jewish populations in the country, I’ve often heard from members of the community that the pain of this day is revisited every time they read about the rise in antisemitic attacks targeting Jewish houses of worship, businesses, and beloved community members. I will always stand firm against antisemitism and hate in all forms.
There can never be another October 7th, nor a repetition of the brutality and suffering that followed. As we reflect on the pain of the last three years, we must continue pushing for lasting peace in the region through a two-state solution that allows both Israelis and Palestinians to live with dignity, security, and freedom."
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Committee Democrats Issue Statement on State Department’s Partial Production of Venezuela Oil Deal Documents
Position: Committee Democrats state that a single document provided by the State Department is insufficient for oversight of the administration's Venezuela policy, and they call on the Secretary of State to produce all remaining requested records, including an agreement between Delcy Rodriguez and Alejandro Betancourt and KPMG audits of the Foreign Government Deposit Funds.
Washington, DC — Reps. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Joaquin Castro, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, along with all Democratic Members of the Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, issued the following statement after the State Department provided the Committee with one document related to the Trump administration’s deal signed with Alejandro Betancourt to acquire a stake in North American Blue Energy Partners.
“We appreciate that State has provided this document, but a single document falls far short of the records Democrats have requested as we conduct oversight over the Trump administration’s Venezuela policy. When Democrats sought to subpoena the documents on September 15, Republicans, led by Chairwoman Maria Elvira Salazar, voted to shield the administration from accountability and protect Alejandro Betancourt and Delcy Rodriguez from scrutiny.
“Democrats will continue to examine the Trump administration’s actions with respect to Venezuela, and we call on Secretary Rubio to produce to the Committee all remaining requested documents, including the agreement between Delcy Rodriguez and Betancourt, as well as KPMG’s independent audits of the Foreign Government Deposit Funds, the account Trump established after his administration began seizing Venezuelan oil revenues.
“Congress cannot conduct meaningful oversight based on selective disclosures. Providing one document while withholding other central records raises further questions about what the administration is trying to conceal.”
Additional background: On February 13, 2026, HFAC Democrats requested information regarding the Trump administration’s decision to route Venezuela oil revenues into an offshore account in Qatar. On September 21, 2026, Committee Democrats demanded Secretary Marco Rubio release the results of long-promised audits of the Foreign Government Deposit Funds, the account established after the Trump administration seized Venezuelan oil revenues.
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Kamlager-Dove, Bacon Reintroduce Bipartisan Bills to Expand Medicaid Eligibility for Foster Youth
Position: Reintroduces two bipartisan bills to expand Medicaid eligibility for foster youth, including dental provider incentives, prevention of coverage lapses, extending Medicaid-to-26 eligibility to former foster youth regardless of exit route, and requiring states to conduct coordinated outreach and enrollment.
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Foster Youth Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA) and Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE) reintroduced a legislative package to promote greater health equity by expanding Medicaid eligibility for foster youth.
The Foster Youth Dental Act of 2026 would expand Medicaid eligibility for foster youth by providing more incentives for dental providers, increasing Medicaid enrollment opportunities, and preventing lapses in coverage.
The Expanding Coverage for Former Foster Youth Act would broaden Medicaid-to-26 eligibility for former foster youth by removing enrollment restrictions, including those who exited to kinship guardianships or emancipated before 18, and requiring states to conduct coordinated outreach and enrollment efforts.
“We must support the health care needs of the more than 23,000 young people who age out of our nation’s foster care system each year,” said Rep. Kamlager-Dove. “I’m proud to reintroduce these bipartisan, compassionate bills alongside Rep. Bacon to close persistent gaps in our health care system that too often force foster youth to go without the care they deserve. As Co-Chair of the Foster Youth Caucus, I remain committed to working across the aisle to ensure every foster youth has access to the resources they need, from health care to education, employment, and beyond.”
“Having access to health care can make the transition to adulthood easier for former foster youth,” said Rep. Bacon. “Without a traditional support system, foster youth face an increased risk of chronic illness and need for mental health and dental care. Ensuring that former foster youth are eligible for Medicaid and have access to dental services helps prevent them from falling through the cracks. I’m pleased to co-lead this package with Rep. Kamlager-Dove to strengthen support for young people as they transition out of foster care.”
The bipartisan Congressional Caucus on Foster Youth provides a forum for Members of Congress to discuss and develop policy recommendations to strengthen the child welfare system and improve the overall well-being of youth and families. The Foster Youth Caucus is committed to ensuring that our nation's vulnerable, yet resilient, youth are provided with the opportunities and support necessary to succeed.
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Kamlager-Dove, Meeks Demand Answers from Lutnick on Trump's Financial Interests Surrounding UAE Export Control Decisions
Position: The release states that the Commerce Department's reclassification of the UAE to a trusted export control partner raises serious questions about the review process and possible political influence, and demands answers from Commerce Secretary Lutnick.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on South and Central Asia, and Rep. Gregory Meeks (NY-05), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick demanding answers on the financial conflicts of interest surrounding the department’s decision to significantly loosen export controls on the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
On July 10, the Bureau of Industry and Security said it would upgrade the UAE’s export control status from a category for countries with proliferation concerns to one reserved for the United States’ most trusted export control partners. This decision came after bombshell reporting in January showed that an Abu Dhabi royal bought a 49% stake in World Liberty Financial, the Trump family’s crypto firm, shortly before Trump approved sending 500,000 advanced AI chips to the UAE, including 100,000 for an AI company owned by the same royal.
“The Department has upgraded the UAE from a proliferation concern to a trusted partner without providing a justification or evidence that the UAE has fully cut off AI and technology cooperation with China. In fact, there remain significant concerns about whether UAE companies such as G42 have adopted sufficient safeguards to prevent diversion to China,” wrote the lawmakers.
“The reclassification raises serious questions about the Department's review process, the criteria used to support its determination, and whether political influence played a role in the decision. These concerns are heightened given President Trump and his family’s conflicts of interest related to the UAE,” the lawmakers continued.
During a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing in July, Rep. Kamlager-Dove asked Under Secretary Kessler if he or Secretary Lutnick had any conversations with representatives of World Liberty Financial or members of President Trump’s family regarding export restrictions on the UAE. Kessler testified that he had not participated in conversations but did not answer whether Lutnick had. In response, the letter asks Secretary Lutnick to respond to the following questions:
Have you ever participated in any conversation with a representative of World Liberty Financial or a member of the President's family regarding export restrictions or export control policy affecting the United Arab Emirates?
Did the President or other White House staff ask you or staff at the Bureau of Industry and Security to reclassify the UAE in BIS’s export control country groups?
Did the Departments of State, Energy, and Defense sign off the UAE’s reclassification or was it a decision solely of the Department of Commerce?
Please describe the interagency review and process that ultimately led to the decision to reclassify the UAE to Country Group A:5. In addition, please provide all memoranda, legal analyses, interagency recommendations, intelligence assessments, and other documents relied upon in making this determination, including any records reflecting concurrence or dissent by participating agencies.
What specific changes in the UAE's conduct, regulations, or policies, including toward the People’s Republic of China, led the Department to conclude that the UAE no longer posed a proliferation or diversion risk?
Please share the text of any government-to-government agreements or Memoranda of Understanding the Administration has struck with the UAE government related to export controls and/or the risk of proliferation or diversion.
Read the full letter here.
This is the second letter the representatives have led on the financial conflicts of interest surrounding the administration’s export controls on the UAE. The first letter, sent in February, demanded an investigation into the blatant financial conflicts of interest surrounding Trump’s decision to approve the export of 500,000 advanced AI chips to the UAE in May 2025.
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Kamlager-Dove Introduces Articles of Impeachment Against OMB Director Russell Vought
Position: The release announces the introduction of articles of impeachment against OMB Director Russell Vought, charging him with abuse of power through improper impoundment of appropriated funds and failure to faithfully execute federal law. It states that funding to Democratic-led states was terminated based on political criteria.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37)introduced articles of impeachment against Office of Management and Budget (OMB)Director Russell Vought after the administration admitted to canceling federal funding to Democratic states “based solely” on political criteria, including how they voted in the 2024 election. 79 projects in California are at risk of losing funding.
The two articles of impeachment charge Vought with abuse of power and failure to faithfully execute the law of the United States.
“OMB Director Russell Vought has repeatedly and openly broken the law to stroke Trump's fragile ego. The administration's own admission that it terminated federal funding to states that voted against Trump in 2024 is just the latest example,” said Rep. Kamlager-Dove. “These nakedly partisan schemes to punish Democratic voters ultimately hurt families and workers of all political stripes. We cannot sit idly by while an unelected shadow president continues to weaponize the federal government and steal taxpayers’ hard-earned money. Russell Vought’s blatant abuse of power and complete disregard for the Constitution warrants immediate removal by Congress.”
The specific charges against Vought are:
Article I: Abuse Of Power Through Improper Impoundment of Congressionally Appropriated Funds
Vought abused the powers of his office by implementing policies and directives that interfered with Congress’ constitutional power of the purse.
An OMB memo issued by Vought in January 2025 directed federal agencies to temporarily pause obligations and disbursements of certain federal financial assistance programs pending review by the administration, causing federal agencies to suspend or delay implementation of programs funded through appropriations enacted by Congress.
Vought’s OMB selectively terminated or withheld funding—specifically for Department of Energy grants lawfully appropriated by Congress and competitively awarded—based upon political considerations unrelated to congressional directives or the law. This was an unconstitutional interference with Congress’ exclusive authority over appropriations and an abuse of executive power.
Article II: Failure To Faithfully Execute the Laws of the United States
Vought failed to execute appropriations according to congressional directives. Instead, Vought’s OMB conditioned implementation of certain spending programs on compliance with administration priorities rather than solely on requirements enacted by Congress, violating his obligation to faithfully execute the law.
These actions violate the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974, which prohibits executive officers and employees from withholding or delaying budget authority unless authorized under the statute. Vought has openly defied the Government Accountability Office’s holding that, based on this law, changes to spending priorities should be addressed through the legislative process between Congress and the administration rather than through unilateral withholding of appropriated funds.
You can read the full articles of impeachment here.
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Kamlager-Dove Announces Bill to Ensure Medical Care for ICE Detainees
Position: Announces the forthcoming Stop ICE's Medical Neglect Act of 2026, which would create a standardized system to report medical neglect in ICE detention facilities, require investigation of each complaint, and ensure adequate follow-up care for detainees. The release states that ICE has repeatedly denied proper medical care to a detained constituent and that detainee medical neglect is not an isolated problem.
LOS ANGELES, CA – Today, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) held a press conference to announce the upcoming introduction of her Stop ICE’s Medical Neglect Act of 2026, legislation that creates a standardized system to report medical neglect in ICE detention facilities, requires each complaint to be investigated, and ensures adequate follow-up care. The congresswoman was joined by Reps. Judy Chu (CA-28), Lou Correa (CA-46), and Gil Cisneros (CA-31). A livestream is available here.
This legislation is in direct response to ICE repeatedly denying proper medical care to Carlitos Ricardo Parias, a constituent of Rep. Kamlager-Dove, following a gunshot wound he suffered during an immigration enforcement traffic stop in October. He has been detained at Adelanto since December.
“Our humanity does not end at the doors of an ICE detention center. No one should suffer in government custody because their medical needs were ignored,” said Rep. Kamlager-Dove. “Yet for nearly a year, my constituent Ricardo has repeatedly sought medical care at Adelanto, only to watch his pleas go unanswered and his condition worsen. Tragically, Ricardo’s story is not unique. That’s why I’m introducing the Stop ICE’s Medical Neglect Act to track these instances of abuse and ensure every detainee receives the timely and appropriate care they deserve.”
"We will not stand by while our immigrant neighbors are abused, denied basic human dignity, and treated as though their lives do not matter," said Rep. Judy Chu. "Rep. Kamlager-Dove’s legislation is so important because it will provide permanent protections for detainees by allowing them and their advocates to report medical neglect, and ensure those complaints are reviewed by board-certified medical professionals. Those responsible for the suffering and deaths in U.S. custody must be held accountable.”
"Nobody should be denied basic care because they're in federal custody,” said Rep. Correa. "There are too many stories of untreated injuries, ignored medical requests, and unsafe drinking water in these facilities. That's not right, and it's not who we are as a country. This bill gives people in detention a real way to speak up about abuse or neglect without fear of retaliation.”
"Adelanto is a private prison. Owned and operated by the GEO Group with one goal in mind, padding their balance sheet. They do this by cutting back on service like medical treatment. This is happening across the country, and our neighbors are suffering because of it. This rampant mistreatment at ICE detention centers must end now. The bill introduced today will implement measures to hold ICE accountable for their disturbing pattern of mistreatment at detention centers across the country, requires them to provide adequate care, and takes significant steps to protect detainees’ access to the constitutional rights they continue to be denied. It’s long past time for the lawless actions of ICE to be reined in," said Rep. Cisneros.
The Stop ICE’s Medical Neglect Act would:
Require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to create an accessible database for detainees or legal counsel, advocates, and family members on their behalf, to file complaints of medical neglect or abuse while detained.
Assign contracted, board-certified medical practitioners to review each complaint and provide appropriate treatment or medication to detainees, either in-person or through telehealth video conference call, until appropriate relief is provided.
The medical practitioners will have substantial experience administering care in correctional or detention facilities.
Maintain a confidential filing process to protect detainees against retaliation or adverse treatment.
No information will be shared without the detainee’s expressed consent.
Inform detainees of language-appropriate interpretation services and provide translators during medical visits.
You can read the full bill text here.
Background:
Carlitos Ricardo Parias has been detained at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center since December and has received inadequate medical care for the gunshot wound he sustained during an immigration enforcement traffic stop in October.
In April, the Parias family reached out to the office of Rep. Kamlager-Dove seeking help securing access to medical care, and caseworkers began submitting inquiries to DHS regarding his treatment plan. In May, Rep. Kamlager-Dove conducted an oversight visit at Adelanto to check on Parias and press staff to provide appropriate care. Parias has described suffering from pain, limited mobility, swelling/discoloration, fevers, and persistent headaches. There are also concerns that he may have developed a bone infection.
Earlier this month, following advocacy from Rep. Kamlager-Dove and others, a federal judge ordered sweeping changes to improve conditions for detainees at Adelanto. Last week, Rep. Kamlager-Dove took to the House Floor to once again demand that ICE provide Mr. Parias the medical care he needs.
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Kamlager-Dove, Murray, and Houchin Introduce Legislation to Break Down Barriers to Higher Education for Homeless and Foster Youth
Position: The release announces reintroduction of the bipartisan Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act, which would require colleges to improve outreach and support for homeless and foster youth, prioritize them for Federal Work Study, provide in-state tuition rates for students without stable residency, and improve data collection. The sponsors argue these changes would reduce barriers to higher education for these students.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA-37), Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), and Representative Erin Houchin (R-IN-09) reintroduced the bipartisan Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act to remove barriers to higher education for homeless and foster youth and help ensure they can pursue a higher education and get the support they need to thrive.
“Everyone deserves a fair shot at pursuing higher education. But too often, foster youth and youth experiencing homelessness are priced out of pursuing their dreams or fall through the cracks once enrolled,” said Rep. Kamlager-Dove. “I’m proud to reintroduce this bill alongside Rep. Houchin and Sen. Murray to help even the playing field and ensure that these youth are supported throughout their education journeys. As a Representative of Los Angeles County—home to over 30,000 foster youth—I will continue to champion our most vulnerable young people.”
“Homeless and foster youth face barriers most students never have to think about, from proving their independence for financial aid to having nowhere to go over winter break—our country should have their back to make sure they have the same opportunities as any other students. These young people have already shown more grit than most of us will ever need. The least we can do is stop making access to higher education harder,” said Senator Murray. “Our bill can make sure that higher education is more affordable and accessible for homeless and foster youth—in-state tuition for kids without a stable address, prioritization for work-study programs, a real person at every institution to help these young people get the support they need, and more. We know that education can be the great equalizer and help these kids find financial security and stability—so let’s pass this bipartisan bill and make it happen.”
“Higher education should be an opportunity available to every child in America, including students who have faced unimaginable circumstances like homelessness or aging out of foster care,” said Rep. Houchin. “As a former child services worker, I am proud to cosponsor the bipartisan Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act to ensure students facing these challenges have greater access to resources, opportunities, and support they need to succeed.”
In the 2023-2024 school year, the number of families staying in homeless shelters and those who were visibly unsheltered increased by 12.5%. States identified more than 1.5 million students in public schools across the country as experiencing homelessness during that school year.
The Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act of 2026 requires colleges and universities to take steps to improve outreach to and support for homeless and foster youth, prioritizes homeless and foster youth for Federal Work Study opportunities, provides in-state tuition rates for students without stable residency, and improves data collection and reporting to better reach and serve homeless and foster youth—among other steps. Prior versions of the legislation proposed a number of critical improvements to the financial aid process for homeless and foster youth, which were subsequently enacted into law as part of the FAFSA Simplification Act.
The legislation is endorsed by SchoolHouse Connection, ACTION Ohio (Alumni of Care Together Improving Outcomes Now), All4Ed, Association of Children's Residential & Community Services (ACRC), Center for Higher Education Policy and Practice at SNHU, Child Welfare League of America, Children's Advocacy Institute, County Welfare Directors Association of California, Covenant House International, Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, EDGE Partners, Education Law Center, Foster Care Alumni of America, Foster Greatness, Foster Success, Fostering Academic Achievement Nationwide (FAAN), Hildreth Institute, The Hope Center for Student Basic Needs, iFoster, Institute for Educational Leadership, John Burton Advocates for Youth, Juvenile Law Center, Lutheran Services in America, National Association of Counsel for Children, National Association of County Human Services Administrators, National Center for Housing & Child Welfare, National Education Association, National Network for Youth, Overcoming Hurdles in Ohio Youth Advisory Board (OHIO YAB), Sayra and Neil Meyerhoff Center for Families, Children and the Courts, Swipe Out Hunger, Teacher Education Division of the Council for Exceptional Children, VOICES for Alabama's Children, Washington state Post Secondary Basic Needs Coalition, Youth Law Center, and Youth Villages.
A one-pager on the Higher Education Access and Success for Homeless and Foster Youth Act of 2026 is available HERE.
Full text of the legislation is available HERE.
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Kamlager-Dove Introduces Updated Pregnant Women in Custody Act After Reports of Neglect and Miscarriages in Immigration Detention
Position: Rep. Kamlager-Dove supports legislation establishing care standards for pregnant and postpartum women in federal custody, including those held by immigration agencies, with requirements for healthcare access, mental health treatment, and accountability mechanisms.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) reintroduced the Pregnant Women in Custody Act, critical legislation that establishes care standards for pregnant and postpartum women in federal custody. This updated version builds upon the bipartisan bill passed by the House in the 117th Congress by expanding coverage across agencies, elevating healthcare and safety standards, and creating enforceable mechanisms to ensure accountability.
Following recent reports of pregnant women being shackled, denied medical care, and miscarrying in immigration detention centers, the updated Pregnant Women in Custody Act extends protections beyond the Bureau of Prisons and U.S. Marshals Service to include pregnant and postpartum women in the custody of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR). The bill also adds new requirements for access to health care, mental health and substance use treatment, high-risk pregnancy care, family unity, data transparency, and limits on unsafe practices.
“Proper pregnancy care is a human right, regardless of your immigration or incarceration status. Yet far too often, we hear devastating stories about expectant mothers who have been neglected, abused, and forgotten by the system,” said Rep. Kamlager-Dove. “I’m proud to reintroduce this bill that meets the moment by expanding protections to include pregnant and postpartum women in immigration detention, while strengthening maternal care for all women in federal facilities. It’s unacceptable that there are virtually no legal safeguards for pregnant women in federal custody, and this bill aims to right that wrong by ensuring healthier, safer futures for mothers and babies.”
“Pregnant women in custody should never be subjected to dangerous and inhumane treatment that threatens their health, dignity, or the well-being of their babies. For the Black women who represent 20 percent of pregnant women taken into custody — already disproportionately impacted by incarceration and maternal health disparities — the consequences are especially severe. The reintroduction of the Pregnant Women in Custody Act is a critical step toward ending harmful practices like shackling during pregnancy, improving maternal healthcare in custody, and addressing the racial inequities that continue to endanger Black mothers and families," said Patrice Willoughby, NAACP Chief of Policy and Legislative Affairs.
"No one should face pregnancy and childbirth without access to proper medical care or under conditions that put their health, safety, and dignity at risk. The Pregnant Women in Custody Act is a necessary and long-overdue reform that prioritizes humane treatment, protects maternal health, and strengthens the bond between mothers and their newborns," said Aiden Cotter, Director of Federal Advocacy, Vera Institute of Justice. "Pregnancy should be a time of care and support—not uncertainty and risk. This legislation acknowledges the realities faced by pregnant women in custody and takes meaningful steps to ensure they are treated with dignity during one of the most vulnerable moments of their lives."
Specifically, the updated Pregnant Women in Custody Act:
Expands coverage across federal agencies;
Addresses the pregnancy and childbirth-related needs of incarcerated women;
Establishes protections against restrictive housing and restraints;
Improves health-related data collection practices;
Provides training and technical assistance; and
Strengthens oversight and enforcement.
While there is very little data on the number of pregnant women in custody, a 2021 report estimated 58,000 admissions of pregnant women into jails and prisons every year. An investigation published by NBC News and Bloomberg Law last year found at least 54 pregnant women or families alleged severe mistreatment or medical neglect in county jails from 2017 to 2024.
A Biden Administration policy restricts ICE from arresting or detaining immigrants who are pregnant, postpartum, and nursing, except in extreme circumstances. But, according to the Department of Homeland Security, ICE deported 363 pregnant, postpartum, or nursing women between January 1, 2025 and February 16, 2026. Sixteen miscarriages were recorded during that time period.
The Pregnant Women in Custody Act is cosponsored by Reps. Henry Johnson, Eleanor Holmes Norton, Julia Brownley, Lateefah Simon, Delia C. Ramirez, Danny K. Davis, Terri Sewell, and endorsed by the Association of Maternal & Child Health Programs, Families Against Mandatory Minimums Foundation, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Reproductive Freedom Caucus, and Vera Institute for Justice.
Bill text of the Pregnant Women in Custody Act is available here.
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Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.AMAZON.COM SERVICES LLC SEPARATE SEGREGATED FUND (AMAZON PAC)4 contributions$10,000
2.AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES P E O P L E4 contributions$10,000
3.AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE PAC (AAJ PAC)6 contributions$10,000
4.CHARTER COMMUNICATIONS, INC. PAC5 contributions$8,000
5.INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS INTERESTED IN REGISTRATION AND EDUCATION PAC (FIREPAC)3 contributions$7,500
6.BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA PAC (SHIELD PAC)3 contributions$7,500
7.FOX CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (FOX PAC)2 contributions$6,000
8.HDR, INC. EMPLOYEE OWNERS PAC3 contributions$6,000
9.PARAMOUNT GLOBAL POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE4 contributions$6,000
10.SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT INC PAC5 contributions$5,500
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.WASSERMAN$7,000
2.VIVE CONCIERGE INC.$6,000
3.MCKISSACK & MCKISSACK$4,500
4.EPIC LEVEL$4,000
5.CALAMIGOS RANCH$3,500
6.DAKE WILSON ARCHITECTS$3,500
7.COINBASE$3,500
8.DULAN'S ON CRENSHAW SOUL FOOD RESTAURA$3,500
9.GILL LAW FIRM$3,500
10.MCA CHICAGO$3,500
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
