Press Releases
Rep. Sara Jacobs Calls for Free and Fair Election in Brazil
Ahead of the Brazilian presidential election on October 2nd, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-53) reiterated her calls for a free and fair election in Brazil. For months, President Jair Bolsonaro has laid the groundwork for challenging the election results, questioning the integrity of the polls and voting systems, attacking the press, and welcoming military intervention. On Brazil’s Independence Day last month, Congresswoman Jacobs introduced a bicameral resolution (H.Res. 1335) supporting … Continue Reading
September 30, 2022
Rep. Sara Jacobs Votes to Fund the Government through Dec. 16
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-53) voted today to pass the continuing resolution (H.R. 6833) to fund the federal government through December 16th. The bill also includes more than $12 billion in funding for Ukraine to defend itself against Russia. “Funding the government is Congress’ most basic responsibility, so I’m glad we could get it done today,” said Congresswoman Sara Jacobs. “Although this bill is only a temporary stop-gap until December, it continues funding vital federal agencies … Continue Reading
September 25, 2022
DoD Implements Policy Change Co-Led by Rep. Sara Jacobs to Support Service Members and Military Families
The Department of Defense (DoD) announced new policies, long-supported and co-led by Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-53), to address the immediate and long-term economic security, stability, and well-being of service members and military families. DoD will boost the basic allowance for housing (BAH) for active duty service members in areas, including San Diego, that have faced at least a 20% spike in rental housing costs this year above BAH rates. The Department will also pay eligible service … Continue Reading
September 23, 2022
Nearly 2 in 3 Americans Support Goal of Rep. Sara Jacobs’ My Body, My Data Act
Nearly 2 in 3 Americans support the goal of Congresswoman Sara Jacobs’ (CA-53) My Body, My Data Act (H.R. 8111). In a new poll by Navigator Research, 63% of Americans, across every partisan and racial group, support Congress making it illegal for apps and search engines to sell their reproductive health data. Congresswoman Sara Jacobs’ My Body, My Data Act would accomplish this by establishing a new national standard to protect reproductive and sexual health data. “Since the Supreme … Continue Reading
September 21, 2022
Rep. Sara Jacobs’ End Veteran Hunger Act Passes House Veterans Affairs Committee
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs’ (CA-53) End Veteran Hunger Act passed the House Veterans Affairs Committee today. The legislation would combat food insecurity among veterans by providing grants to improve veteran access to proven federal food and nutrition programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), including by increasing proactive outreach and education to veterans and reducing the stigma associated with utilizing these programs. Congresswoman Jacobs introduced the End … Continue Reading
September 20, 2022
Rep. Sara Jacobs Pushes for Service Members’ Freedom to Access Abortion Care
In a speech on the House Floor today, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-53) pushed for service members to have the freedom to access reproductive health care, including abortion care. Congresswoman Jacobs is a co-lead of the MARCH for Servicemembers Act and an original cosponsor of the Access to Reproductive Care for Servicemembers Act, which was introduced today and would protect service members’ right to abortion care in the military, regardless of where they’re stationed and that state’s … Continue Reading
September 15, 2022
Reps. Sara Jacobs and Julia Brownley Introduce the End Veteran Hunger Act
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-53) and Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26), Chair of the Health Subcommittee of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, introduced legislation to combat food insecurity among veterans. The End Veteran Hunger Act will provide grants for proven federal food and nutrition programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to increase proactive outreach and education to veterans, and reduce the stigma associated with utilizing these programs. … Continue Reading
September 08, 2022
Rep. Sara Jacobs Leads the Protection of Civilians in Conflict Caucus in Seeking Answers About Potential U.S. Involvement in 2017 Military Strike in Nigeria
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-53) led Reps. Jason Crow (CO-06), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Andy Kim (NJ-03), and Tom Malinowski (NJ-07), co-chairs of the Protection of Civilians in Conflict (POCC) Caucus, in seeking answers and transparency about the potential U.S. military involvement in a 2017 military strike in Nigeria. The operation struck an internally displaced persons’ camp, killing more than 160 civilians including many children. In the first official action of the newly formed POCC caucus, … Continue Reading
September 07, 2022
Rep. Sara Jacobs, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Resolution to Support a Free and Fair Election in Brazil
Representatives Sara Jacobs (CA-53), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-03), Susan Wild (PA-07), and Hank Johnson (GA-04) introduced a bicameral resolution supporting democratic institutions in Brazil. The introduction comes on the Independence Day of Brazil and amid efforts by Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro to preemptively reject Brazil’s national election results and sow mistrust and spread misinformation regarding next month’s presidential election in the country, where current … Continue Reading
August 26, 2022
Reps. Sara Jacobs, Jason Crow, Ro Khanna, Andy Kim, and Tom Malinowski Launch New Caucus to Prevent and Reduce Civilian Harm
Following the Department of Defense’s release of its Civilian Harm Mitigation and Response Action Plan (CHMR-AP), Representatives Sara Jacobs (CA-53), Jason Crow (CO-06), Ro Khanna (CA-17), Andy Kim (NJ-03), and Tom Malinowski (NJ-07) launched a new congressional caucus to conduct oversight and advance policies that prevent, reduce, and respond to civilian harm as a result of U.S. and partners’ operations. The Protection of Civilians in Conflict Caucus, of which Rep. Jacobs, Crow, Khanna, Kim, … Continue Reading
August 25, 2022
100 Members of the House Support Rep. Sara Jacobs’ My Body, My Data Act
100 Members of the House of Representatives, in addition to 13 Senators, have officially signed on as co-sponsors of Congresswoman Sara Jacobs’ (CA-53) My Body, My Data Act. The landmark, bicameral legislation would create a new national standard to protect personal reproductive and sexual health data. The bill’s momentum follows reports that 1 in 3 women have lost most abortion access, with that figure poised to grow as trigger bans in Texas, Tennessee, and Idaho go into effect today. The My … Continue Reading
August 18, 2022
San Diego Bipartisan Congressional Delegation Celebrates Binational Framework to Address Transboundary Flows from Mexico
Today, Representatives Sara Jacobs (CA-53), Juan Vargas (CA-51), Mike Levin (CA-49), Scott Peters (CA-52), and Darrell Issa (CA-50) celebrated the ceremonial signing by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the International Boundary and Water Commission, and their respective Mexican counterparts, of a binational framework to stem the flow of transborder pollution in the San Diego-Tijuana region, and the commemoration of its entry into force. “The pollution, sewage, and trash … Continue Reading
August 16, 2022
Rep. Sara Jacobs’ My Body, My Data Act Gains New Momentum
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs’ (CA-53) My Body, My Data Act is gaining momentum in Congress, now with 93 House cosponsors and 13 Senate cosponsors. The landmark legislation would create a new national standard to protect personal reproductive and sexual health data. It surpassed 90 cosponsors in the House following reports of police obtaining Facebook messages between a mother and daughter in Nebraska as part of an investigation into an abortion that is currently illegal under Nebraska state … Continue Reading
August 12, 2022
Rep. Sara Jacobs Presides over the House Floor During Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-53) presided over the House Floor during the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act today, which would reduce the deficit; bring down health care, prescription drugs, and energy costs; invest a historic $369 billion in climate action, and make corporations pay their fair share. The legislation now heads to President Biden’s desk for his signature. “This is a really big deal and a historic day for kids, families, and seniors in San Diego and across the country. … Continue Reading
August 10, 2022
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Attends White House Signing Ceremony of Honoring our PACT Act
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-53) was at the White House today for the official signing ceremony of the Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act, bipartisan legislation she co-sponsored that represents the largest health care and benefits expansion in the Department of Veterans Affairs history. The Honoring our PACT Act would deliver care and benefits to more than five million veterans across the country who have been exposed to toxic substances during their … Continue Reading
August 10, 2022
Rep. Sara Jacobs’ Statement on Nebraska Family’s Abortion-Related Charges After Seizure of Facebook Messages and the Need for Passage of My Body, My Data Act
Following reports of police obtaining Facebook messages between a mother and daughter in Nebraska as part of an investigation into an abortion illegal under state law, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-53) called for passage of her landmark legislation, the My Body, My Data Act, which would create a new national standard to protect personal reproductive and sexual health data. “Since the Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision leaked, I’ve heard from so many people who are terrified of our personal … Continue Reading
August 09, 2022
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Delivered Speech about Women Representation and Leadership at UBC International Sisters in the Brotherhood Conference
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-53) delivered a speech this past weekend about the importance of women’s representation and leadership at the United Brotherhood of Carpenters’ International Sisters in the Brotherhood Conference. Congresswoman Jacobs shared how she’s been dismissed and underestimated because of her age and gender, and how sexism and a lack of representation inspired her to run for Congress and fight for issues that are crucial to women and families, including reproductive health … Continue Reading
August 04, 2022
Reps. Sara Jacobs, Stephanie Bice Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Oversight and Accountability for Safe Military Housing
Representatives Sara Jacobs (CA-53), Stephanie Bice (OK-05), Katie Porter (CA-45), and Tim Ryan (OH-13) introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure oversight and accountability on safe housing conditions for service members and military families. The Military Housing Readiness Council Act would create a council comprised of Department of Defense (DoD) officials, service members, military families, and military housing experts to ensure ongoing oversight of deficiencies in privatized military … Continue Reading
August 02, 2022
San Diego City Council Declares Support for Congresswoman Sara Jacobs’ My Body, My Data Act
The San Diego City Council passed a resolution 8-0 today declaring support for Congresswoman Sara Jacobs’ (CA-53) My Body, My Data Act, which would create a new national standard to protect personal reproductive health data from being weaponized and misused. The Congresswoman joined County of San Diego Board of Supervisors Vice Chair Nora Vargas, Councilmembers Jennifer Campbell, Stephen Whitburn, and Marni Von Wilpert, Council President Pro Tem Monica Montgomery Steppe, and Vernita Guiterrez … Continue Reading
July 29, 2022
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Votes to Pass Assault Weapons Ban
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-53) today voted to pass the Assault Weapons Ban to save lives and keep weapons of war out of our communities. The Assault Weapons Ban would define assault weapons and large-capacity magazines and make them illegal to import, sell, manufacture, transfer, and possess, without affecting those already in existence. Research has shown that a federal assault weapons ban would reduce mass shooting deaths by 70%. Congresswoman Jacobs is an original co-sponsor of the … Continue Reading