Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove, who represents California’s 37th district in the U.S. Congress, posted a series of updates on December 8, 2025, highlighting her recent engagements and advocacy efforts.
In one post, Kamlager-Dove shared her meeting with Damon Wilson, President and CEO of the National Endowment for Democracy. She wrote on December 8: “Great to meet with @NEDemocracy President & CEO @DamonMacWilson to discuss how the U.S. can continue to support democracy and build goodwill across the globe, especially amid a surge of youth-led movements demanding accountability and good governance.”
Later that day, she addressed the ongoing case of her constituent Vicente Ventura Aguilar, stating: “Today marks two months since my constituent, Vicente Ventura Aguilar, went missing in DHS custody after suffering a medical episode. His family deserves answers—I’ll keep fighting to get them.” The tweet underscores her commitment to seeking information regarding Aguilar’s disappearance while in Department of Homeland Security custody.
Kamlager-Dove also highlighted sports diplomacy in another update from December 8: “Great to meet with World Cup champ and two-time Olympic gold medal keeper @BriScurry ahead of the World Cup Draw! As a participant in these games and an @ECAatState Sports Envoy, she knows the power of sports diplomacy. We’ll keep working to strengthen people-to-people ties.”
Sydney Kamlager-Dove has served as the representative for California’s 37th district since 2023 after succeeding Karen Bass. Prior to her congressional tenure, she was a member of both the California State Assembly and State Senate between 2018 and 2023. Born in Chicago in 1972 and now residing in Los Angeles, Kamlager-Dove graduated from the University of Southern California with a BA in 1994.
