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News from May 2023

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Los Angeles County home sales in week ending May 13

By LAX Leader | May 20, 2023

There were 88 reported residential sales in Los Angeles County in the week ending May 13, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Kamlager-Dove, Cleaver Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Workplace Safety Standards for Incarcerated Workers

By LAX Leader Report | May 18, 2023

On May 12, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) and Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-05) introduced the Correctional Facilities Occupational Safety and Health Act to enhance workplace safety standards and ensure protections for incarcerated workers in federal, state, and local correctional facilities. Companion legislation was introduced by U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) earlier this year.

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Kamlager-Dove Condemns GOP Immigration Plan as "Immoral, Cruel, and Inhumane"

By LAX Leader Report | May 17, 2023

On May 11, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) spoke on the House Floor on H.R. 2, House Republicans’ Child Deportation Act. Below is a transcript of her remarks and a link to the video.

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Kamlager-Dove on Gun Violence: “Everyone’s Child is Worth a Life”

By LAX Leader Report | May 16, 2023

Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) spoke during the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Special Order Hour yesterday on the terrifying regularity of gun violence in our communities following the Allen, Texas mass shooting this past weekend.

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Reps. Gomez, Costa, Panetta, Harder, Adams, Introduce Legislation to Expand SNAP Benefits for College Students

By LAX Leader | May 15, 2023

On May 10 Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), along with Reps. Josh Harder (CA-10), Jimmy Panetta (CA-20), Alma Adams (NC-12), Jim Costa (CA-21), and 117 other Members of Congress introduced legislation to address the growing crisis of food insecurity among college students.

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Kamlager-Dove Discusses Need to Act on Gun Violence with MSNBC’s Ayman Mohyeldin

By LAX Leader Report | May 15, 2023

This weekend, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove joined MSNBC’s Ayman Mohyeldin to discuss the urgent need to address gun violence in America following the mass shooting in Allen, Texas. Below are excerpts of her remarks and a link to the video.

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LAX Leader area weekly mass times

By LAX Leader | May 13, 2023

The following parishes in the LAX Leader coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Los Angeles County home sales in week ending May 6

By LAX Leader | May 13, 2023

There were 144 reported residential sales in Los Angeles County in the week ending May 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Kamlager-Dove, California Democrats Introduce Resolution Recognizing the 31st Anniversary of the Los Angeles Riots

By LAX Leader Report | May 10, 2023

On May 5, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) was joined by Members of the California Delegation, Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-12), Congressman Adam Schiff (CA-30), Congressman Ted Lieu (CA-36), Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34), Congresswoman Katie Porter (CA-47), and Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) in introducing a resolution commemorating the 31st anniversary of the 1992 Los Angeles Riots.

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Gomez Leads LA County Delegation Letter to FEMA Urging Faster COVID-19 Reimbursements for Hospitals and Health Care Providers

By LAX Leader Report | May 9, 2023

On May 4 Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) led 11 members of the Los Angeles County Congressional Delegation in sending a letter urging FEMA to speed up the processing of reimbursements for hospitals and health care providers for expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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How many professional licenses issued in Los Angeles County during April?

By LAX Leader | May 9, 2023

There were 13 professional licenses issued in Los Angeles County during April, according to California’s Department of Consumer Affairs.

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Kamlager-Dove Statement on Conviction of Proud Boys

By LAX Leader Report | May 9, 2023

On May 4, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) released the following statement following the conviction of four members of the Proud Boys for their involvement in the January 6th, 2021, attack:

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Rep. Gomez and Senator Booker Introduce Bill to Promote Access to Public Lands and Green Spaces Through Public Transit

By LAX Leader Report | May 8, 2023

On May 4, Congressman Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) reintroduced a bill in the House and Senate that promotes equitable access to parks, green spaces, and public lands and waters.

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Kamlager-Dove Discusses Republicans’ ‘Default on America Act’ on ‘Inside The Issues’ with Cassie Semyon

By LAX Leader Report | May 8, 2023

Last week, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) joined Spectrum News’ ‘Inside the Issues’ with Cassie Semyon to discuss House Republicans’ ‘Default on America Act,’ which passed the House last week and proposes devastating cuts to programs that CA-37 families rely on. Below is a transcript of her remarks and a link to the video.

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Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May

By LAX Leader Report | May 8, 2023

The first Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration in LA began when the City's Department of Cultural Affairs produced the first Calendar and Cultural Guide in 2004.

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Kamlager-Dove, Foster Youth Caucus Colleagues Introduce Resolution to Recognize Foster Care Month

By LAX Leader Report | May 5, 2023

This week, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) was joined by Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02), Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04), Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01), Congressman Zach Nunn (IA-03), and Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05), all members of the Foster Youth Caucus, in introducing a resolution to recognize the month of May as Foster Care Month, uplift foster care issues, highlight the importance of permanency for every child, and recognize the essential role that foster parents, social workers, and advocates have in the lives of children in the foster care system.

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Local doctor: 'Antibiotic resistance and immunity is a huge problem in medicine'

By LAX Leader Report | May 3, 2023

Antibiotics are commonly prescribed for sinusitis.

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Kamlager-Dove Statement Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

By LAX Leader Report | May 3, 2023

On May 1, Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) released the following statement in celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage (AANHPI) Month:

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Congressional Dads Caucus Requests More Baby Changing Stations in U.S. Capitol Complex

By LAX Leader Report | May 2, 2023

On April 28 the Congressional Dads Caucus, led by Chair and Founder Rep. Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) and Rep.

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L.A Sponsoring Toiletries Drive for the Unhoused May 1st - June 23rd

By LAX Leader Report | May 2, 2023

The City of L.A.'s Sanitation & Environment’s City Facilities Recycling Program (CFRP) will be collecting unopened toiletries to donate to the St. Francis Center and LA Sanitation’s Livability Services Division, organizations that provide support to the City’s unhoused residents.