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June 03, 2026
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) introduced landmark, comprehensive legislation to hold companies accountable when AI is used to violate existing federal laws. AI and other algorithmic decision-making systems are increasingly shaping outcomes in people’s lives - whether people get a job, a loan, housing, health care, and more. Federal agencies enforce laws in all of these areas, but they don’t always have a clear, coordinated basis for writing rules when AI contributes to harms that are already illegal.… Continue Reading
May 21, 2026Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), along with her Muslim and San Diegan Democratic colleagues, introduced a resolution to honor the victims of the Islamic Center of San Diego shooting: Amin Abdullah, Mansour “Abul Izz” Kahzia, and Nader Awad. These heroes were tragically murdered at the Islamic Center of San Diego, protecting the lives of over a hundred children, teachers, and community members in the process. Their resolution also condemns Islamophobia and anti-Muslim hate that led to this act of domest… Continue Reading
May 20, 2026Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) led her colleagues in a moment of silence on the House Floor to honor the lives and legacies of Amin Abdullah, Mansour Kazhia, and Nader Awad, who were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego earlier this week. Watch Rep. Sara Jacobs’ Floor Speech Here Rep. Sara Jacobs said: “Mr. Speaker, I rise today with a heavy heart to honor the lives of Amin Abdullah, Mansour Kazhia who went by Abul Izz, and Nader Awad, who were murdered at the Islamic Center of S… Continue Reading