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Rep. Kamlager-Dove Proposes Bill to Curb Executive Power

4/3/2025

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U.S. Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA) has unveiled the Defending American Diplomacy Act, a bold move to limit the executive branch's power over State Department reorganizations without Congress's nod. This bill seeks to safeguard foreign aid and enhance transparency within the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), highlighting Democratic priorities even amid slim prospects for success.

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U.S. Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA) has unveiled the Defending American Diplomacy Act, a bold move to limit the executive branch's power over State Department reorganizations without Congress's nod. This bill seeks to safeguard foreign aid and enhance transparency within the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), highlighting Democratic priorities even amid slim prospects for success.