Press Releases
Reps. Sara Jacobs, Jason Crow Demand Pentagon Briefing on Christmas Day Airstrikes on Nigeria
Reps. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Jason Crow (CO-06), Founders and Co-Chairs of the Protection of Civilians in Conflict Caucus, called for a Pentagon briefing and additional information on the strategy and execution of U.S. airstrikes on Nigeria on Christmas Day. In a letter to Secretary Hegseth, the lawmakers requested specific information on the military targeting, legal rationale, steps to mitigate civilian harm, details on the missile failures, and more. Read the Letter Here The … Continue Reading
March 06, 2026
Reps. Sara Jacobs, Joaquin Castro Push For Answers on Civilian Casualties from U.S. Military Operation in Venezuela
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Founder and Co-Chair of the Protection of Civilians in Conflict Caucus, and Rep. Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs’ Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, demanded answers about the reported civilian casualties resulting from U.S. military operations in Venezuela in January. In a letter to SOUTHCOM Commander General Frances Donovan, the lawmakers requested information on SOUTHCOM’s mitigation and response plans for civilian casualties … Continue Reading
March 04, 2026
Rep. Sara Jacobs Urges Colleagues to Vote YES on Iran War Powers Resolution
On the House Floor, Rep. Sara Jacobs urged her colleagues to vote yes on tomorrow’s bipartisan war powers resolution (House Concurrent Resolution 38) to prohibit the Trump Administration’s hostilities against Iran. Watch Rep. Sara Jacobs’ Remarks Here Rep. Sara Jacobs said: “I rise today as a voice for my generation and for my community in San Diego, the biggest military community in the country. “When Presidents from both sides of the aisle have taken military action, it’s our service … Continue Reading
February 28, 2026
Rep. Sara Jacobs: Trump’s Iran Strikes Will Go Down as Biggest Foreign Policy Blunder in American History
After President Trump launched illegal and unauthorized strikes on Iran, Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) released the following statement: “Donald Trump’s strikes on Iran will go down as one of the biggest foreign policy blunders in American history. He’s failed to learn from history that the United States has an abysmal track record of success for military adventures in the Middle East. He’s putting our service members and our country at immediate risk for retaliation, wasting billions of … Continue Reading
February 03, 2026
Rep. Sara Jacobs Secures Over $14 Million for 14 San Diego Projects
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) secured $14,184,000 in federal funds for 14 local community projects in San Diego in an appropriations package passed by Congress. These projects were submitted by local governments and non-profits across California’s 51st district, from Lemon Grove to Linda Vista to Miramar. The Congresswoman’s office prioritized projects that would build housing and support people experiencing homelessness, expand access to child care, spur innovation, and support children and … Continue Reading
January 23, 2026
Rep. Sara Jacobs Urges President Trump to Keep Promises to Punish Spoilers to Peace in Eastern DRC
Rep. Sara Jacobs, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, today called on the Trump Administration to fulfill its promises to hold Rwanda and the M23 accountable for their recent offensive in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, and renew peace efforts to end the conflict between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda. Watch Rep. Sara Jacobs’ Opening Remarks Here Rep. Sara Jacobs said: “Thank you, Chairman Smith, for holding this very timely … Continue Reading
January 21, 2026
House Foreign Affairs Committee Passes Rep. Sara Jacobs’ Bipartisan Conflict Prevention Act
Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee passed Rep. Sara Jacobs’ and Chairman Emeritus Michael Caul’s bipartisan Conflict Prevention Act, which would institutionalize and center conflict prevention as a key part of U.S. foreign policy. The bipartisan legislation would create a permanent and dedicated staff and a Center for Conflict Analysis, Planning, and Prevention within the State Department. Rep. Sara Jacobs said: “It’s important for U.S. foreign policy to be nimble and responsive to … Continue Reading
January 14, 2026
Castro, Jacobs, Stanton Introduce No Unauthorized War in Mexico Act
Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee’s Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51), and Congressman Greg Stanton (AZ-04) introduced the No Unauthorized War in Mexico Act, legislation that would prohibit taxpayer funds from being used for an unauthorized war in Mexico. The introduction comes after the U.S. conducted several strikes off the coast of Mexico, and President Trump shared on Fox News that the U.S. is … Continue Reading
January 12, 2026
Democratic Leader Jeffries Names Rep. Sara Jacobs as Parliamentarian
Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries named Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) as parliamentarian of the Steering and Policy Committee, making her one of the youngest members of Democratic House leadership. In this role, Rep. Jacobs will lead in interpreting and applying Democratic Caucus rules and help create, shape, and push caucus goals and strategy. Rep. Sara Jacobs said: “Donald Trump is leveraging the full weight of our country’s resources for his own enrichment and to target our own citizens … Continue Reading
January 03, 2026
Rep. Sara Jacobs Statement on U.S. Capture of President Maduro
Following the announcement that the United States launched illegal and unauthorized military strikes and a military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Rep. Sara Jacobs released the following statement: “Kidnapping President Maduro in a regime change operation won’t help protect the American people. It won’t actually mitigate drug trafficking in the United States: Venezuela plays virtually no role in producing or trafficking fentanyl. Instead, this military … Continue Reading
December 23, 2025
Rep. Sara Jacobs Celebrates 2025 Accomplishments
— This year, Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) delivered for San Diego by conducting critical oversight of the Trump Administration’s military and immigration policies and working to lower everyday costs. Rep. Sara Jacobs said: “It’s been a really difficult year for our community and our country. Families are struggling to keep up with rising costs while our own military patrols our streets and our neighbors are being taken without due process. That’s why I’ve pushed back against President Trump’s … Continue Reading
December 18, 2025
Reps. Jacobs, Bacon, Ciscomani, Friedman Lead Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Antisemitic Content on AI Platforms
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), the youngest Jewish Member of Congress, led Don Bacon (NE-02), Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), and Laura Friedman (CA-30) in introducing a bipartisan resolution which condemns antisemitism in all its forms, including the growing proliferation and amplification of antisemitic content on artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, and urges robust, transparent safeguards for AI systems. People are increasingly turning to AI to ask questions, learn information, and inform their … Continue Reading
December 17, 2025
Rep. Sara Jacobs Leads Bipartisan IVF for Military Families Act
After IVF coverage for military families was stripped from the final version of the National Defense Authorization Act last week, Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Rep. Nick LaLota (NY-01), Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), and Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02) introduced the Bipartisan IVF for Military Families Act to continue the fight to deliver this much-needed and deserved care for active duty service members and their dependents. This legislation mirrors text that was unanimously adopted on a bipartisan … Continue Reading
December 15, 2025
Rep. Sara Jacobs, Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Bill Cassidy Lead Bicameral Bill to Help Families Claim the Child Tax Credit After a Natural Disaster
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) introduced the Working Families Disaster Tax Relief Act to allow disaster-impacted working families to use the previous year’s income to claim the Child Tax Credit after a presidential major disaster declaration. Rep. Sara Jacobs said: “When natural disasters hit, many working families lose their jobs, become furloughed, face business interruptions, or suffer property losses that can affect their ability to … Continue Reading
December 11, 2025
Rep. Sara Jacobs Slams Trump Administration’s Failures to Bring Peace and Stability to Sudan
Rep. Sara Jacobs, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, today called out the Trump Administration for prolonging the suffering in Sudan by slashing foreign assistance and failing to hold the UAE accountable for aiding the RSF. Watch Rep. Sara Jacobs’ Opening Remarks Here Rep. Sara Jacobs said: “Thank you, Chairman Smith, for holding the second hearing this year on Sudan, and thank you to all of the witnesses joining us today to testify and bring attention to … Continue Reading
December 11, 2025
Rep. Sara Jacobs Blasts Trump’s Executive Order To Block State-Level AI Laws
Following President Trump’s signing of an executive order to block state-level AI laws, Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) released the following statement: “Donald Trump’s White House is always pay-to-play, so I’m not surprised in the slightest that after Big Tech donated to his ballroom project and lavished him with praise for months, he’s now eliminating the rules trying to keep them in line. So far, Congress has abdicated its responsibility to establish federal guardrails on AI to protect rights … Continue Reading
December 10, 2025
Rep. Sara Jacobs Votes Against FY26 NDAA
After voting against the FY 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), Rep. Sara Jacobs released the following statement: “It’s actually disgusting that Congress is authorizing a $901 billion budget for the Pentagon when American families are working double shifts and saving every last penny to afford their basic needs. Frankly, this bill fails to meet this unprecedented moment. It does not adequately rein in President Trump’s multiple deployments of U.S. troops domestically, when … Continue Reading
December 10, 2025
Reps. Jacobs, Obernolte, Fallon, Brown and Sens. Kim, Husted Lead Bipartisan and Bicameral Bill to Recruit Top AI Talent to Federal Government
Reps. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Jay Obernolte (CA-23), Pat Fallon (TX-04), Shontel Brown (OH-11), and Senators Andy Kim (NJ-D) and Jon Husted (OH-R) introduced bipartisan and bicameral legislation to improve federal agencies’ abilities to recruit and retain the AI and technical talent needed to better compete in the AI race. The AI Talent Act would modernize federal hiring for AI and other high-demand technical roles by creating specialized talent teams, enabling skills-based hiring, and providing … Continue Reading
December 07, 2025
Rep. Sara Jacobs Slams Speaker Johnson For Taking Away Access to IVF from Military Families
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) slams Speaker Johnson’s decision to remove her provision that would establish TRICARE coverage of assisted reproductive technology - including IVF - for active duty service members and their dependents, from the final version of the FY26 National Defense Authorization Act. Rep. Sara Jacobs said: “Speaker Johnson just stole the opportunity for service members to build their families through IVF, putting his personal beliefs over their dreams. It’s an unbelievably … Continue Reading
November 20, 2025
Reps. Sara Jacobs, Young Kim to Improve and Localize U.S. Foreign Assistance
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Rep. Young Kim (CA-40) introduced bipartisan legislation to improve the delivery and success of U.S. foreign assistance. The bipartisan Locally Led Development and Humanitarian Response Act would increase effectiveness and improve transparency of the U.S. government’s efforts to localize its partner base in implementing development and humanitarian assistance. This legislation was included in the State Department Authorization, which has passed the House Foreign … Continue Reading