Press Releases
Rep. Jacobs, Sens. Hirono and Wyden Reintroduce Bill to Protect Reproductive and Sexual Health Data
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Senators Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) reintroduced the landmark My Body, My Data Act, which would create a new national standard to protect reproductive and sexual health data. The weaponization of private reproductive and sexual health data has increased in recent years, especially since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. In 2017, police used web searches and text messages to charge Latice Fisher with second-degree murder after a stillbirth at … Continue Reading
May 30, 2025
Kiggans, Jacobs Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Streamline Medical Credentialing for Military Providers
Yesterday, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) introduced the Digital Oversight of Credentials for Service Members (DOCS) Act alongside Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51). This bipartisan bill streamlines how the Department of Defense verifies licenses for military healthcare providers, ensuring they can deliver care without unnecessary bureaucratic delays. Right now, military doctors, nurses, and specialists often face lengthy re-credentialing processes when they transfer—sometimes even within … Continue Reading
May 22, 2025
Rep. Sara Jacobs Calls Out Trump Administration For Failing to Prioritize Sudan
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, today called out the Trump Administration for failing to prioritize Sudan and helping to bring an end to the war and genocide in Sudan. Watch Rep. Sara Jacobs’ Opening Remarks Here Rep. Sara Jacobs said: “Thank you, Chairman Smith, and thank you to all of our witnesses joining us today to testify and bring attention to the ongoing catastrophe in Sudan. Last month marked two years since the outbreak … Continue Reading
May 21, 2025
Rep. Sara Jacobs Grills Secretary Marco Rubio on President Trump’s Conflicts of Interest in UAE while Ignoring UAE’s Funding of Genocide in Sudan
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) grilled Secretary Marco Rubio on President Trump’s conflicts of interest in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In recent weeks, the Trump Organization has announced plans to build an 80-story Trump Tower in Dubai, and President Trump’s crypto company, World Liberty Financial, has secured a $2 billion deal with an Emirati company with deep ties to the government. Then the Trump Administration blew through a congressional hold on over $1.5 billion in arms sales to the UAE, … Continue Reading
May 19, 2025
Rep. Sara Jacobs Pens Fox News Op-ed Calling on President Trump to Support Expanding IVF Coverage for Service Members
In recognition of today’s deadline for policy recommendations due to the Trump Administration on ways to expand IVF access, Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) penned an op-ed for Fox News, calling on President Trump to support her bicameral legislation to expand TRICARE to cover IVF for service members and military families. Read Rep. Sara Jacobs’ Op-Ed Here In part, Rep. Sara Jacobs said: “Military families need IVF access. They deserve it. And they’ve earned it. That’s why I introduced the “IVF for … Continue Reading
May 15, 2025
Jacobs, Meeks Introduce Joint Resolutions of Disapproval for Trump Administration’s Rushed Arms Sales to United Arab Emirates
Representatives Sara Jacobs, Ranking Member of the Africa Subcommittee, and Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee today issued the following statement announcing the introduction of Joint Resolutions of Disapproval (JRDs) to block the Trump administration’s recent notification it would advance over $1B in arms sales to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by skirting longstanding practice to subject such sales to Congressional committee review and violating … Continue Reading
April 24, 2025
Reps. Sara Jacobs, Michael McCaul Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Reauthorize Global Fragility Act
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Rep. Michael McCaul (TX-10), Chairman Emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize and strengthen the Global Fragility Act - a landmark initiative to prevent and minimize violent conflict and promote stability around the world. The legislation saves U.S. taxpayer dollars by proactively addressing the root causes of conflict, rather than waiting and spending more to address the consequences of conflict. The … Continue Reading
April 03, 2025
Rep. Sara Jacobs Introduces the Delete DOGE Act
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) introduced the Delete DOGE Act, which would defund DOGE and stop Elon Musk from stealing from the American people to fund tax breaks for billionaires like himself. Over recent weeks, Elon Musk’s DOGE has slashed essential government functions and fired tens of thousands of federal workers. These cuts have extended across the federal government - targeting billions of dollars of life-saving medical research from NIH and NSF, veterans’ services, and air traffic … Continue Reading
April 01, 2025
Rep. Sara Jacobs, Sen. Tammy Duckworth Introduce IVF for Military Families Act
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA), and Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) introduced the IVF for Military Families Act, which would require TRICARE to cover infertility diagnosis and treatment, including IVF - and end the differing levels of reproductive health care coverage between active duty service members and their dependents and Members of Congress and their staff. Beginning this year, Members of Congress and their staff who obtain health insurance … Continue Reading
March 31, 2025
Reps. Sara Jacobs, Pramila Jayapal, Mark Takano Introduce Resolution Recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility
Reps. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Co-Chairs of the Transgender Equality Task Force, and Rep. Mark Takano (CA-39), Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, introduced legislation to recognize Transgender Day of Visibility on March 31st, celebrate the many contributions and achievements of the transgender and gender non-conforming communities, and affirm their human rights. 70 Members of the House have co-sponsored the resolution so far - breaking the record and setting a … Continue Reading
March 11, 2025
Reps. Jacobs, Pettersen, Luna, Lawler’s Bipartisan Proxy Voting Resolution Clears Key Hurdle, Setting Up Future House Vote
Today, the bipartisan Proxy Voting for New Parents Resolution - introduced by Representatives Sara Jacobs (D-CA), Brittany Pettersen (D-CO), Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL), and Mike Lawler (R-NY) - cleared a significant hurdle, bringing it one step closer to a vote on the House floor.After Speaker Johnson blocked efforts to allow new parents in Congress to vote remotely, this bipartisan group of lawmakers filed a discharge petition. This procedure allows members to bypass House Republican leadership … Continue Reading
March 11, 2025
Rep. Sara Jacobs, Sen. Chris Van Hollen Reintroduce Bill to Prohibit U.S. Arms Sales to UAE Until They Cease Support of RSF in Sudan
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Africa, and Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, reintroduced the Stand Up for Sudan Act, which would prohibit U.S. arms sales to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) until the UAE is no longer providing material support to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan. The civil war in Sudan has created the world’s largest displacement and humanitarian crisis. Over 30 million Sudanese people - … Continue Reading
March 07, 2025
Rep. Sara Jacobs Visits Guantanamo Bay Immigrant Detention Center; Slams Theatrics and Exorbitant Cost
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) joined a bipartisan delegation of House Armed Services Committee members on an oversight visit today of the immigrant detention center at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Following her return, she released the following statement: “Today, I visited the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay as part of a bipartisan delegation to conduct oversight of President Trump’s plan to house immigrants there en route to deportation. Already, the project has cost $16 million - but … Continue Reading
March 03, 2025
Rep. Sara Jacobs Announces Local Restaurant Owner Impacted by Tariffs as State of the Union Guest
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) announced today that her guest for the State of the Union address will be Kianna Shlemon, a local small business owner whose restaurants will be significantly impacted by President Trump’s 25% tariffs. Rep. Sara Jacobs said: “President Trump is pushing forward with 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada, which will raise costs for consumers and small business owners on essentials like groceries, gas, housing, cars, and electronics. These tariffs aren’t just numbers on a … Continue Reading
February 28, 2025
Rep. Sara Jacobs Hosts Nearly 7,000 San Diegans on Telephone Town Hall
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) hosted a telephone town hall last night with nearly 7,000 San Diegans to provide an update about President Trump, Elon Musk, and House Republicans’ efforts to dismantle the federal government and her work to fight back. She also answered questions live from constituents on topics ranging from Medicaid to the targeting of the Department of Education and lawsuits against DOGE to lowering the cost of housing. Listen to Rep. Sara Jacobs’ Town Hall Here Rep. Sara Jacobs … Continue Reading
February 27, 2025
Rep. Sara Jacobs Blasts Trump’s Policy To Kick Transgender Service Members Out of The Military
Following confirmation that President Trump will kick out thousands of transgender service members from the Armed Forces, Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) released the following statement: “A coward who spontaneously received a diagnosis of bone spurs to avoid serving in the Vietnam War knows nothing about the courage, selflessness, and bravery it takes to serve our country in uniform. All of our service members - including our transgender service members - have already met the standards necessary to … Continue Reading
February 19, 2025
Meeks, Jacobs Condemn M23’s Seizure of Bukavu, Demand Restart to U.S. Assistance for Civilians
Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Sara Jacobs, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Africa, issued the following statement condemning the M23’s seizure of Bukavu in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC): “The M23’s seizure of Bukavu in South Kivu this weekend further threatens Congolese civilian lives and has displaced thousands as the rebels and allied militias, backed by Rwandan Defense Forces, marched south. Reports of … Continue Reading
February 13, 2025
Rep. Sara Jacobs Leads Effort to Reverse Trump’s Transgender Military Ban
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Co-Chair of the Transgender Equality Task Force, led 41 members in an effort to reverse President Trump’s transgender military ban. In a letter to Secretary Hegseth, the lawmakers urged the Secretary to rescind his recent memo that targets transgender service members and to compel President Trump to rescind Executive Order 14183. Kicking out the thousands of transgender service members in the Armed Forces would undermine readiness and recruitment efforts and take 20 … Continue Reading
February 13, 2025
Rep. Sara Jacobs: Eliminating USAID Puts Americans at Risk and Worsens Waste, Fraud, and Abuse
At a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing entitled “The USAID Betrayal,” Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) explained how President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s elimination of USAID programs puts Americans in danger and exacerbates the potential for waste, fraud, and abuse. Watch Rep. Sara Jacobs’ Remarks Here Rep. Brian Mast: “Now I recognize the representative from California, Ms. Jacobs.” Rep. Sara Jacobs: “Thank you, Mr. Chairman. First of all, a question for my colleagues. I know all of us … Continue Reading
February 11, 2025
Rep. Sara Jacobs Introduces Legislation to Protect USAID
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) introduced legislation today to protect the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the chief arm of the U.S. government to promote America’s soft power, which helps countries recover from natural disasters, prevents the spread of diseases, eradicates poverty, and promotes good governance and democratic reforms. The Protect U.S. National Security Act reiterates that any USAID reform should abide by existing laws and not harm American soft power, … Continue Reading