Press Releases
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
November 07, 2025
Reps. Jacobs, Elfreth, and Walkinshaw Introduce Bill to Shield Federal Workers from Bank Fees During Government Shutdown
On Day 38 of the federal government shutdown, Reps. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), and James Walkinshaw (VA-11) introduced legislation to shield federal workers and service members from bank fees during a government shutdown. The Protect Military and Federal Employees from Unfair Bank Fees Act would prevent banks from charging late or overdraft fees on any federal worker’s or service member’s personal credit cards or accounts and prevent banks from charging late fees on any … Continue Reading
November 03, 2025
Rep. Sara Jacobs Named One of New York Magazine’s 25 Young Democrats to Watch
New York Magazine named Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) as one of the 25 young Democrats to watch. Read the List Here The article reads: “Almost every ambitious Democrat is running, in part, on grocery and housing prices or championing more affordable transit or some other quality-of-life issue. Sara Jacobs, a third-term congresswoman from San Diego, has found her own affordability angle: egg freezing. Jacobs underwent the increasingly common procedure this past summer and says it took an emotional … Continue Reading
October 31, 2025
Rep. Sara Jacobs and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Introduce the Bipartisan No Tricks on Treats Act
On Halloween, Rep. Sara Jacobs and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna introduced the bipartisan No Tricks on Treats Act, which would require the proper labeling of foods, including kids’ candy, cereal, and snacks, that contain dyes, flavoring, and sweeteners. Many parents assume that kids’ food is safe, especially when it’s branded as “healthy.” But many foods contain additives that research has found can affect kids’ behavior, hormones, and long-term health. While the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) … Continue Reading
September 19, 2025
Rep. Sara Jacobs Votes Against State Authorization that Rubber Stamps Rubio’s Reorganization of the State Department, Erodes Diplomacy and Development Tools
Yesterday, Rep. Sara Jacobs voted against the reauthorization of the State Department, which would provide cover for Secretary Rubio’s flawed reorganization and erode the diplomatic and development tools of the State Department. Rep. Sara Jacobs said: “Diplomacy and development initiatives, like those at the State Department and USAID, are some of our most effective tools to keep Americans safe and prosperous. They help prevent conflict that can endanger Americans before it even starts, by … Continue Reading
July 23, 2025
Bicameral Legislation Introduced to Restore Abruptly Cancelled Program Supporting Students with Disabilities
Representatives Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Lucy McBath (GA-06), Juan Vargas (CA-52), Eugene Vindman (VA-07), and Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) have introduced the Charting My Path to Future Success Act, legislation to restore an abruptly discontinued federal program designed to help students with disabilities succeed in adulthood. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Edward Markey (D-MA) have introduced companion legislation in the Senate. The bill directs the U.S. Department of Education to reissue the … Continue Reading