Press Releases
Reps. Jacobs, Keating, McGovern, and Sen. Leahy Announce Letter to President Biden Calling on the Administration to Review U.S. Policy Towards Cluster Munitions and Prohibit Their Use by the U.S. Military
Today Representative Sara Jacobs (D-CA) joined Chairman Bill Keating (D-MA) of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment, and Cyber; Chair Jim McGovern (D-MA) of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission; and Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, in sending a letter to President Biden urging him to review the Administration’s cluster munitions policy. Subsequent to this requested review, the authors are urging the Biden … Continue Reading
December 15, 2022
Rep. Sara Jacobs Argues For New Counterterrorism Approach in Africa and Discusses CODEL to Ukraine with MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell
On MSNBC’s Andrea Mitchell Reports, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-53) discussed her new op-ed in Foreign Policy arguing for a new counterterrorism approach in Africa that focuses on good governance, and her recent congressional delegation trip to Ukraine. Watch Rep. Sara Jacobs Discuss Her Op-Ed Here In reference to her op-ed in Foreign Policy arguing for a new counterterrorism approach that focuses on good governance, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs said, “We have a real opportunity right … Continue Reading
December 13, 2022
Rep. Sara Jacobs and Her Trans Brother Attend White House Signing Ceremony for Respect for Marriage Act
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-53), along with her trans brother, Dylan Jacobs, and his wife, Kay Wilson, were at the White House today for the official signing ceremony of the Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 8404), which will protect marriage equality. This legislation will repeal the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act, protect LGBTQ+ and interracial marriages, and provide additional legal protections for marriage equality. Last week, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs spoke on the House Floor … Continue Reading
December 12, 2022
Rep. Sara Jacobs Traveled to Ukraine to Reaffirm U.S. Support of Ukraine’s Defense Against Russia
As part of an official bipartisan congressional delegation, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-53) traveled to Ukraine and Poland to reaffirm the United States’ commitment to supporting Ukraine in its defense against Russia. Congresswoman Jacobs and her colleagues met with embassy and defense officials to discuss military intelligence, special operations, and the importance of U.S. support of Ukraine’s efforts. Led by Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), the congressional delegation also included Reps. … Continue Reading
December 12, 2022
Rep. Sara Jacobs Joins Protection of Civilians in Conflict Caucus in Pressing Biden Admin for Transparency Around US Counterterrorism Policy
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-53) joined Rep. Jason Crow (CO-06) and Tom Malinowski (NJ-07), all members of the Protection of Civilians in Conflict Caucus, in pressing the Biden Administration for more transparency around current counterterrorism policy. This letter to President Biden comes after reporting that Biden signed a classified policy changing the process regarding counterterrorism drone strikes outside conventional war zones. “As members of the Protection of Civilians in Conflict Caucus, we … Continue Reading
December 12, 2022
Rep. Sara Jacobs Pens Op-Ed in Foreign Policy on New Approach to Violent Extremism in Africa
Ahead of the White House’s U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-53) penned an op-ed in Foreign Policy, entitled “A New U.S. Approach in Africa: Good Governance, Not Guns.” In the piece, Congresswoman Jacobs argues that the U.S. approach to counterterrorism in Africa often relies on partnerships with military forces that commit human rights violations, fueling the violent extremism the U.S. aims to address, and should instead focus on good governance. Read … Continue Reading
December 08, 2022
Jacobs, Warren Call Out Consulting Firms For Work On Behalf of Foreign Governments
U.S. Representative Sara Jacobs (D-Calif.), a member of the House Armed Services and House Foreign Affairs Committees, and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, sent letters to five Beltway consulting firms requesting information about their work for and on behalf of foreign governments following reporting by the Washington Post revealing that, more than 500 retired U.S. military personal - including scores of generals and admirals” have … Continue Reading
December 08, 2022
Rep. Sara Jacobs Secures Key Wins in NDAA to Prevent Civilian Casualties, Support Service Members and Military Families, and Strengthen Human Rights, Votes Yes
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-53) voted to pass the James M. Inhofe National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for the Fiscal Year 2023 (H.Res. 1512) after securing key wins to prevent and ensure transparency of civilian harm, support service members and military families, further transparency of human rights vetting and the Department of Defense’s purchasing of Americans’ location data, support our diplomatic corps, and more. Congresswoman Sara Jacobs said: “The strength of our national … Continue Reading
December 08, 2022
Rep. Sara Jacobs Votes to Pass Respect for Marriage Act
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-53) voted to pass the Respect for Marriage Act (H.R. 8404), which would preserve marriage equality. This legislation will repeal the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act, protect same-sex and interracial marriages, and provide additional legal protections for marriage equality given continued attacks from Republican electeds in statehouses across the country. Watch Rep. Sara Jacobs’ Speech on the House Floor Here Congresswoman Sara Jacobs said: “This … Continue Reading
December 02, 2022
Reps. Sara Jacobs, Bonamici, and Colleagues Lead Over Half the House Democratic Caucus in Push to Double Child Care Funding in Omnibus
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-53); and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Chair of the Education and Labor Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services; are leading more than half of the House Democratic Caucus - 121 House colleagues - in a push to double the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) funding in the end-of-year omnibus package. In a letter to House and Senate Appropriations leaders, the lawmakers called for a total funding increase of $6.17 billion to CCDBG to … Continue Reading
December 01, 2022
House Passes Rep. Sara Jacobs’ Resolution Condemning Use of Hunger as Weapon of War
The House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Sara Jacobs’ (CA-53) resolution (H.Res 922) condemning the use of hunger as a weapon of war and recognizing the effect of conflict on global food security and famine. Russia’s war in Ukraine has left one in three Ukrainian families without enough food - and millions around the world hungry and suffering. Watch Congresswoman Sara Jacobs’ Floor Speech Here Congresswoman Sara Jacobs said: “I rise today in strong support of House … Continue Reading
December 01, 2022
House Passes Rep. Sara Jacobs’ Bipartisan Bill To Rename Rolando Post Office After Former San Diego Rep. Susan Davis
The House of Representatives passed Congresswoman Sara Jacobs’ (CA-53) bipartisan legislation (H.R. 9308) to rename the Rolando post office as the Susan A. Davis Post Office. Congresswoman Jacobs introduced the legislation earlier this month with the support of all 52 of her House colleagues from California, including Speaker Nancy Pelosi, to honor former Congresswoman Susan Davis’ more than 20 years of public service to Rolando and San Diego. Watch Congresswoman Sara Jacobs’ Floor Speech … Continue Reading
December 01, 2022
Rep. Sara Jacobs Elected to Serve as Caucus Leadership Representative
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-53) was elected by her colleagues today to serve as the Caucus Leadership Representative in the 118th Congress, representing the Democratic Members who have served five terms or less at the Democratic House leadership table. At 33 years old, she will serve as the youngest member of Democratic House leadership in the next Congress. “I’m so honored to have earned the support and trust of my colleagues to serve as their Caucus Leadership Representative, and I’m … Continue Reading
November 18, 2022
Rep. Sara Jacobs Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Rename Rolando Post Office After Former San Diego Rep. Susan Davis
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-53) introduced bipartisan legislation (H.R. 9308), with the support of all 52 of her House colleagues from California including Speaker Nancy Pelosi, to rename the Rolando post office as the Susan A. Davis Post Office. Congresswoman Jacobs selected her predecessor, former Congresswoman Susan Davis, in honor of her more than 20 years of public service, overwhelming support from Rolando constituents and voters, and her dedication to fighting for improving education, … Continue Reading
November 17, 2022
Rep. Sara Jacobs Statement on Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s Announcement
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-53) released the following statement today on Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s announcement: “There has never been a Speaker like Nancy Pelosi - a trailblazer in American politics and the most productive and capable leader our institution has ever known. Congress will never be the same without her at the helm. “I have looked up to Nancy Pelosi my entire adult life, but I never fully appreciated the depth of her talent, grace, and leadership until I had the … Continue Reading
November 17, 2022
Rep. Sara Jacobs on the House Floor: “Abortion Rights are a Kitchen Table Issue”
Following the popularity of abortion rights on the ballot in the midterms, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-53) spoke on the House Floor today urging the House and Senate to pass legislation to protect reproductive rights, including her My Body, My Data Act, which would create a new national standard to protect reproductive and sexual health data. Watch Rep. Sara Jacobs Speak on the House Floor Here Congresswoman Sara Jacobs said: “The debate is officially over: abortion rights are a … Continue Reading
November 17, 2022
Representative Jacobs, Malinowski, Crow, & Senators Warren, Durbin, & Leahy Urge DoD to Reinvestigate Cases of Civilian Harm and Casualties
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA) joined Representative Tom Malinowski (D-NJ), Representative Jason Crow (D-CO), Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL), and Senator Patrick Leahy (D-RI) in sending a bicameral letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin urging the Department of Defense (DoD) to reinvestigate past cases of civilian harm from conflict. Following extensive reporting on civilian casualties by recent U.S. operations, the DoD recently released the Civilian … Continue Reading
November 16, 2022
Rep. Sara Jacobs Votes to Pass the Bipartisan Speak Out Act
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-53) today voted to pass the bipartisan Speak Out Act, which would prohibit pre-dispute non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in sexual harassment or assault cases. The House bill was introduced by Representatives Lois Frankel (FL-21) and Ken Buck (CO-04) and the Senate companion bill was introduced by Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), and Lindsey Graham (R-SC). The bill now heads to President Biden’s desk for his … Continue Reading
October 21, 2022
Jacobs, Castro Lead Call for Biden Administration to Affirm Global Commitment to Protecting Sexual and Reproductive Rights Post-Dobbs
This week, Representatives Sara Jacobs (CA-53) and Joaquin Castro (TX-20) led 67 of their fellow members of Congress in a letter to the State Department, warning that state-level abortion restrictions may violate U.S. international human rights commitments and asking the Biden administration to affirm its support for protecting sexual and reproductive rights around the world. “[R]egression on abortion rights in the United States threatens our standing as a global leader on human rights. … Continue Reading
October 20, 2022
Rep. Jacobs and Sen. Van Hollen Urge HASC and SASC Leadership to Include Amendment Closing Leahy Law Loophole in Final NDAA
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-53) and Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), along with 13 of their colleagues, urged the leadership of the House and Senate Armed Services Committees to include their amendment requiring human rights vetting of security cooperation programs in the final FY 2023 NDAA conference agreement. In a letter to Chairman Reed, Chairman Smith, Ranking Member Inhofe, and Ranking Member Rogers, the Members advocated for the House-passed provisions of their Upholding Human Rights … Continue Reading