Sydney Kamlager-Dove

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. # # #

Kamlager-Dove Condemns Republicans’ SNAP Cuts, Votes No on Partisan Farm Bill

Position: Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove opposes the Farm Bill due to SNAP benefit cuts that she argues will harm millions of Americans and constituents in her district.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) issued the following statement after voting “no” on Republicans’ partisan Farm Bill: "Enough with the hypocrisy. Last summer, Republicans gutted SNAP by $187 billion. Then they shut down the government, blocked emergency SNAP funding, and blamed Democrats for the hunger crisis they manufactured. Now they're baking these cuts into this abomination of a Farm Bill. "People will suffer because of these cuts. 40 million Americans have already seen their SNAP benefits slashed or stripped away entirely. Republicans know exactly how vital this program is—just check the receipts from the shutdown—but they'll throw hungry families under the bus while protecting the corporations poisoning our food with pesticides. With grocery prices soaring under Trump's failing economy, SNAP isn't just a lifeline. It's the difference between dinner and an empty plate for over 57,000 households in my district. "I will not vote for a Farm Bill that leaves millions of Americans with empty bellies while screwing over our farmers. I'm proud to be a hell no." ###

Kamlager-Dove Statement on SCOTUS Callais Decision

Position: The representative opposes the Supreme Court's decision weakening Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and calls for passage of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and Supreme Court reform to restore voting rights protections.

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Whip of the Congressional Black Caucus, released the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision to weaken Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act: "The Supreme Court just eroded one of our last lines of defense against racial discrimination in redistricting. Today it’s Black voters in Louisiana who may lose equal representation. Tomorrow it’s communities of color everywhere who risk losing the hard-fought progress they’ve made in electing leaders who reflect their lived experiences. The Voting Rights Act was born out of sacrifice and struggle. Like those who marched before us, we will continue to show up for our fundamental right to vote and rebuild what the Court has relentlessly weakened. We must start by passing the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and reforming this out-of-control Supreme Court." ###

Kamlager-Dove Statement on DHS Funding

Position: 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.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) released the following statement on her “no” vote on S.Con.Res. 33: "Americans are struggling to afford their medications, put food on the table, and fill their gas tanks. Instead of tackling the rising, unsustainable cost of living, Republicans are once again trying to shove DHS funding down the American peoples’ throats without reforms to rein in lawless immigration agents. It’s a slap in the face and a hell no from me. "This is about who we are as a country. We cannot stand for U.S. citizens being killed or our immigrant neighbors being terrorized. We can make an investment in the American people instead of ICE and Border Patrol, which already have enough funding to carry out their cruelty for years to come. "DHS workers deserve to get paid. That’s why the Senate has twice unanimously passed legislation to fund every part of DHS except ICE and Border Patrol while we continue negotiating. But Speaker Johnson cares more about placating Trump than paying workers, which is why he keeps refusing to bring that bill to the floor, even as the shutdown stretches into its 74th day. "Let me be clear: if workers miss paychecks next month, it is because of a choice Speaker Johnson made. Quit the games. Pass the bipartisan Senate bill.” # # #

Kamlager-Dove Introduces Criminal Justice Package to Support Reentry and Second Chances during National Reentry Week

Position: Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove introduced a legislative package to support reentry for formerly incarcerated individuals, establish community reentry centers and mentorship programs, create pathways for sentence reduction or release, and provide services to children of incarcerated parents. The package prioritizes rehabilitation over punishment and aims to reduce recidivism.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, during National Reentry Week, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) introduced a legislative package to support formerly incarcerated people upon reentry and beyond, while promoting second chances for incarcerated individuals and directly impacted children. This package includes the One Stop Shop Community Reentry Program Act, the Second Look Act, and the Directly Impacted Child Rehab and Safety Act, as well as a resolution designating the final week of April as National Reentry Week. The One Stop Shop Community Reentry Program Act is co-led by Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11). These bills would establish one-stop community reentry centers and mentorship programs, establish pathways for incarcerated individuals to be released or have their sentences reduced, and protect and provide services to directly impacted children, respectively. “Everyone deserves a second chance. But too often, the justice system prioritizes punishment over rehabilitation, disproportionately impacting Black and brown communities,” said Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove. “Too few incarcerated people get another opportunity, and those who do often reenter society without help getting back on their feet—leading some to end up back in the system. I’m proud to introduce this legislative package that would ensure that justice-involved individuals both receive second chances and have the resources they need to succeed.” “Improving our criminal justice system starts with investing in reentry programs. This bill ensures these programs are effective, impactful, and pushes us closer to a more equitable society that gives these members of our community a second chance,” said Congresswoman Shontel Brown. "Amity Foundation is proud to support Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove's National Reentry Week package," said Doug Bond, CEO, Amity Foundation. "For over five decades, we have seen firsthand that people leaving incarceration need more than a second chance — they need real resources, real support, and a real path forward. This package delivers exactly that, and we are grateful to have a champion in Congress who understands that investing in reentry is investing in safer, stronger communities for all of us." “Every year, hundreds of thousands of people are released to their communities. Once home, however, they face extraordinary barriers to reentering society despite having already served their time. That is not how fairness and justice should work. That is why we are proud to support these bills, which would offer incarcerated people avenues to rehabilitation and promote public safety. Most Americans believe in second chances. We urge legislators to pass these reforms without delay,” said JC Hendrickson, senior policy strategist in the justice program at the Brennan Center for Justice. “People returning home after incarceration deserve a real chance to rebuild their lives with dignity, stability, and support. At the Coalition for Responsible Community Development, we see every day that access to housing, workforce training, and trusted community-based services can make a lasting difference for individuals, families, and neighborhoods. We are proud to support the National Reentry Week legislative package and efforts that help create stronger pathways to opportunity for people returning to their communities,” said Mark Wilson, President & CEO of Coalition for Responsible Community Development. "FAMM is excited to endorse legislation that addresses unfair sentencing, and we stand in solidarity with Rep. Kamlager-Dove and countless advocates nationwide in this ongoing fight. We support second-look laws because people change over time, and imprisoning people long past the point of necessity makes no one safer," said Kevin Hagan, Federal Legislative Affairs Director at the Families Against Mandatory Minimums Foundation. “Children are entitled to safety, dignity, and treatment that reflects their age and development. This legislation is an important affirmation that young people should not be subjected to adult punishment or adult incarceration. Human Rights for Kids is proud to support this effort to bring federal law closer to basic human rights principles and better outcomes for children,” said Teresa Kominos, Senior Policy Counsel, Human Rights for Kids. "The effects of incarceration don’t end at the gate. Rather, collateral consequences follow people through their release, undermining their ability to secure housing, steady employment, education, and financial stability. The Prison Policy Initiative is happy to support this National Reentry Week legislative package that both recognizes the difficulty of reentry and creates meaningful resources for those navigating it. These bills also create protections for children facing federal prosecution and establish a meaningful path to release through Second Look legislation – key reforms that make the federal justice system fairer and more humane," said Sarah Staudt, Director of Policy and Advocacy at Prison Policy Initiative. “Every stage of this package reflects a simple but urgent truth—that people are more than their worst moment, and public safety is strengthened when the justice system invests in people, not just punishment. From youth justice to sentencing reform and reentry support, these bills recognize that accountability and redemption can—and must—coexist, and our policies should reflect that capacity for growth and change,” said Aiden Cotter, Director of Federal Advocacy at the Vera Institute of Justice. Full descriptions of the bills included in this package and bill text are below: The One Stop Shop Community Reentry Program Act was passed by the House during the 117th Congress and is cosponsored by Reps. Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Steve Cohen (TN-09), Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), Hank Johnson (GA-04), LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-AL), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), Shri Thanedar (MI-13), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), and Nydia Velazquez (NY-07). This bill would: Authorize $10 million annually for a DOJ grant program dedicated to establishing holistic community reentry resource centers that offer a comprehensive range of services in a single location, including housing, job training, and mental health counseling; Establish DOJ grants for states, tribal areas, and local governments to operate 24/7 reentry services assistance hotlines; and Create mentorship opportunities by utilizing formerly incarcerated individuals as mentors. The Second Look Act, cosponsored by Reps. Steve Cohen (TN-09), Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), Hank Johnson (GA-04), LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), Shri Thanedar (MI-13), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), and Nydia Velazquez (NY-07), would: Provide a “second look” to incarcerated individuals who have served for at least 10 years through a petition for a sentence reduction; Create a rebuttable presumption of release for petitioners who are 50 years of age or older on the date of the petition; Establish factors for courts to consider in determining whether a person should be released or have their sentence reduced, including: reentry readiness; a recommendation from BOP; age at the time of offense and at the time of application; the nature of the offense and the person’s role in the offense; any history of mental health or trauma; family and community circumstances; and the safety of the community. Mandate the United States Sentencing Commission issue a report to Congress detailing the effect of the provision, including the racial impact. The Directly Impacted Child Rehab and Safety Act, cosponsored by Reps. Steve Cohen (TN-09), Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), Hank Johnson (GA-04), LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), Shri Thanedar (MI-13), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), and Nydia Velazquez (NY-07), would: Define a “juvenile” within federal court jurisdiction as a minor between the ages 12 and 18 and prohibit children under the age of 13 from being prosecuted for crimes in federal court; Raise the age for discretionary federal adjudication of a child in adult proceedings from 15 years old to 16 years old; Prohibit placement of juveniles in federal adult correctional facilities; Require federal data collection related to juveniles adjudicated in federal criminal jurisdiction or detained in federal custody for crimes committed as juveniles; Eliminate applying the felony murder rule to juveniles, which allows a defendant to be charged with first-degree murder for a killing that occurs during a dangerous felony, even if the defendant is not the killer; and Authorize an HHS grant program under the Marylee Allen Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program for trauma-focused, developmentally appropriate services are delivered by multidisciplinary teams that will create treatment plans with the children, family, stakeholders, and service providers. The National Reentry Week Resolution, cosponsored by Reps. Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Steve Cohen (TN-09), Danny Davis (IL-07), Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), Hank Johnson (GA-04), LaMonica McIver (NJ-10), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-AL), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), Shri Thanedar (MI-13), Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), and Nydia Velazquez (NY-07), would: Designate the final week of April as “National Reentry Week;” and Encourage the dedication of resources to the employment, education, behavioral health, and housing of the 600,000 Americans that reenter society every year after prison. Bills included in this package are endorsed by: the Amity Foundation, the Brennan Center For Justice, the Coalition for Responsible Community Development, the Families Against Mandatory Minimums Foundation (FAMM), Human Rights for Kids, the Los Angeles Regional Reentry Partnership, the NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice, the Prison Policy Initiative, the Reentry Working Group, and the Vera Institute of Justice.

Kamlager-Dove, Huizenga, Meeks, Shreve Celebrate Committee Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Export Controls Enforcement

Position: The representatives support legislation that codifies the Export Control Officers program and requires the Bureau of Industry and Security to maintain at least 30 officers globally to enforce export controls on dual-use technologies and protect U.S. technological advantage.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia, led the passage of her bipartisan Export Controls Enforcement Act through the House Foreign Affairs Committee. House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia Chairman Bill Huizenga (MI-04), House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05), and Rep. Jefferson Shreve (IN-06) joined Rep. Kamlager-Dove as co-leads of this legislation. The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is responsible for enforcing export controls on dual-use technologies sold abroad. However, BIS currently operates with only 11 Export Control Officers (ECOs) worldwide to monitor compliance and detect illicit diversions. The Export Controls Enforcement Act addresses this shortfall by codifying the ECO program and requiring BIS to staff no fewer than 30 officers globally. In line with the 23% budget increase that BIS received this year, this legislation ensures that the additional resources are directed toward strengthening export enforcement and protecting sensitive U.S. technologies. Rep. Kamlager-Dove spoke in support of this legislation during yesterday’s House Foreign Affairs Committee markup, her remarks can be viewed here. "California is the number one source of semiconductor manufacturing facilities and jobs in the country and plays a crucial role in advancing U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence," said Rep. Kamlager-Dove. "The U.S. cannot win the AI race if we do not safeguard our technological advantage, and Export Control Officers are the backbone of BIS's ability to enforce the regulations it administers. With BIS’s licensing workload doubling since 2010, this legislation just ensures that BIS has the additional staffing needed to protect national security while maintaining our AI leadership. I’m proud that this commonsense bill passed committee with strong bipartisan support and I look forward to voting for it on the floor." "Without strong enforcement, our export controls are toothless," said Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks. "To tackle the problems of smuggling and evasion, BIS needs more export control agents abroad doing end-use checks on critical US technology. Having only eleven agents abroad is completely insufficient." "The current enforcement of export controls on sensitive technologies is simply inadequate," said Congressman Bill Huizenga. "To protect our national security and preserve our technological advantage over adversarial nations, I am proud to lead the bipartisan introduction of the Export Control Enforcement Act. Currently, the Bureau of Industry and Security maintains only 11 overseas Export Control Officers. These individuals are responsible for conducting in-person end-use checks on tens of thousands of transactions that occur each year. The Export Control Enforcement Act will increase resources in terms of both manpower and capabilities in order to provide greater oversight of America’s most coveted technologies and prevent bad actors from circumventing our export control regime." "By strengthening our export control enforcement, we're prioritizing our nation's security. Adding additional Export Control Officers will help prevent adversarial nations like China from accessing sensitive U.S. technologies and information. It's vital that we ensure the U.S. maintains our competitive technological edge over our adversaries. I’m glad to see this legislation advance through committee, and I look forward to supporting its passage on the House floor," said Rep. Shreve. # # #

Kamlager-Dove, Meeks Issue Statement on Trump’s Plan to Send Afghan Allies to the Congo

Position: Representatives Kamlager-Dove and Meeks oppose the Trump administration's plan to relocate Afghan allies from Camp As Sayliyah to the Democratic Republic of Congo, arguing that the U.S. has a moral obligation to protect Afghan allies who served alongside American troops and should use national interest waiver authority to admit vetted Afghans to the United States.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Representatives Sydney Kamlager-Dove, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on South and Central Asia, and Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee issued the following statement condemning President Trump’s plans to send Afghan allies at Camp As Sayliyah (CAS) to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): “President Trump should be ashamed of forcing our Afghan allies into an impossible choice: return to Afghanistan and face likely Taliban reprisals or be sent to the DRC, a country grappling with a severe humanitarian crisis and ongoing conflict. This is unjust to both the Afghans at CAS and the Congolese people. These individuals stood with the United States throughout a 20-year war, many serving alongside American troops in combat. In return, we made a promise to protect them after the Taliban’s takeover. Abandoning that commitment not only betrays our allies, it sends a dangerous message to future partners that U.S. promises cannot be trusted. “This administration has failed to uphold America’s word to these Afghan allies, especially after creating this crisis and imposing an arbitrary deadline. Congress established the SIV program and supported other pathways for Afghans. We call on Republicans who helped lead those efforts to join Democrats in urging the Trump administration to exercise national interest waiver authority to admit vetted Afghans and fulfill America’s commitments. It’s not too late to reverse course and honor our promises to those who served alongside us." ###

Kamlager-Dove Statement on Former Reps. Swalwell and Gonzales

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) released the following statement on former Reps. Swalwell and Gonzales after their resignations: "It is an honor to serve as a Member of Congress. That responsibility and the power it carries must never be taken lightly or abused. "The allegations that continue to surface about Reps. Swalwell and Gonzales are gut-wrenching. Their resignations are only the beginning. As well-connected men, it is no question that they will be afforded the proper due process that too many are denied. But there must be accountability, and justice must be served. "My heart is with the many women and staffers who have carried these burdens for so long and felt unable to come forward until now. Their courage is commendable. I also applaud the reporters and creators who stuck to their guns to ensure these stories were told. "So many young people are drawn to work on Capitol Hill by a belief in service to their country. They deserve a workplace that is safe from predators. We all do." ###

Kamlager-Dove, Schiff, Cleaver Introduce Bill to Require EPA to Examine Impact of Climate Change on Superfund Sites, Aims to Protect Vulnerable Communities

Position: The representatives support requiring the EPA to account for climate change risks, including natural disasters and extreme weather, when managing Superfund toxic waste sites to protect vulnerable communities.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) and Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05) introduced a bill to require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to account for climate change risks, including natural disasters and extreme weather hazards, when managing toxic waste sites. Senator Adam Schiff (CA) introduced companion legislation in the Senate. The legislation, Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act of 2026, aims to strengthen protections for communities near Superfund sites – polluted locations that contain hazardous toxic waste and other contaminants harmful to public health. In 2018, the Carr Fire in Northern California burned over 300 square miles and swept over the Iron Mountain Mine Superfund site – finding its way into the pipes that convey acid mine drainage and threatening to release toxic chemicals to surrounding communities. “As the climate crisis causes more and more extreme weather, we must ensure our communities have the resources they need to be resilient,” said Congresswoman Kamlager-Dove. “With 15 active EPA Superfund sites across LA County, climate-driven disasters like last year’s LA Fires threaten to upend pollution cleanup efforts that keep our neighbors safe. I’m proud to join Sen. Schiff and Rep. Cleaver in introducing this legislation that would better prepare us for climate disasters and help protect our communities from toxic waste.” “With the ongoing and ever-worsening climate crisis, we must take strong action to mitigate the climate risks on Superfund sites across California and the country as more and more of these toxic sites become vulnerable to natural disasters. As the EPA manages and plans the cleanup of these sites, they must account for and recognize the impacts of climate change in order to protect the health and wellbeing of the public,” said Senator Schiff. “As natural disasters become more prevalent and intense due to climate change, it is critically important that we take preemptive action to protect communities near Superfund sites across the country, particularly those that are vulnerable to floods and fires,” said Congressman Cleaver. “By requiring the EPA to account for climate change in their management of Superfund sites, we can safeguard American families from the toxic waste contained at these sites in the event of a disaster. I’m proud to introduce this commonsense legislation with Representative Kamlager-Dove and Senator Schiff as we seek to prevent avoidable and unnecessary tragedies.” In 2019, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report concluding Superfund sites throughout the United States are severely underprepared to weather the exacerbating threat of climate change, risking calamity for surrounding communities that would be impacted by a potential breach. In the report, the GAO found that hundreds of Superfund sites across the nation face risks from flooding, storm surge, rise in sea level, and wildfires. For instance, in 2017, Hurricane Harvey caused flooding at 13 Superfund sites as well as breaches at two others. In 2018, a California wildfire burned through the Iron Mountain Mine site, causing pipes to catch fire with the potential to lead to an explosion that would have released dangerous chemicals into the neighboring communities. Reports last month from the EPA’s Office of Inspector General found that 100 of the nation’s most contaminated federal Superfund sites are in areas prone to flooding and wildfires. The Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act would take steps to install precautions at Superfund sites and protect communities by: Requiring the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to incorporate the potential threat to human health and the environment associated with local natural disasters and hazards due to climate change into any plans to clean-up a Superfund site; and Requiring that local natural disasters and extreme weather hazards, including any projected exacerbation or change in those disasters and hazards due to climate change, be taken into account in the periodic review of whether a clean-up plan is adequately protective. The Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act is endorsed by Climate Protection and Restoration Initiative, Climate Accountability Institute, and Missouri Sierra Club. The Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act is cosponsored by Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) and Rashida Tlaib (D-MI). Official text of the Preparing Superfund for Climate Change Act is available here. ###

Kamlager-Dove Statement on US-Iran Ceasefire

Position: Rep. Kamlager-Dove criticizes the Trump administration's handling of Iran negotiations, characterizing the ceasefire as a failure that has worsened U.S. strategic position and calls for the president's removal from office.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) released the following statement on the US-Iran ceasefire: "In 12 hours Trump went from threatening to wipe out 90 million Iranians to capitulating to all of Iran’s demands. That willingness to commit unspeakable atrocities is not a “negotiating tactic,” it demonstrates Trump’s severe mental instability. While I am grateful that this threat wasn’t realized, let’s be clear about what this ceasefire is: Trump trying and failing to backpedal on the self-inflicted fallout of a conflict that has predictably left the United States and the world worse off than before. The Straight of Hormuz was open without tolls before—that’s no longer the case. Trump is a clear and present danger who must be removed from office—whether through the 25th Amendment or impeachment." ###