Press Releases
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Votes to Pass The Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-53) today voted to pass a comprehensive, bipartisan package to address wildfire, forest management, and drought issues in California and across the country. The Wildfire Response and Drought Resiliency Act will make strategic and targeted investments in water projects, wildfire suppression, and land management activities, boost pay and benefits for wildland firefighters, help the Forest Service fill gaps in fire management staff, and protect communities from … Continue Reading
July 28, 2022
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs’ Resolution Condemning Use of Hunger as Weapon of War Passes House Foreign Affairs Committee
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs’ (CA-53) bipartisan resolution condemning the use of hunger as a weapon of war and recognizing the effect of conflict on global food security and famine passed the House Foreign Affairs Committee today. Russia has intentionally attacked agriculture infrastructure in Ukraine, including fields, farm equipment, warehouses, markets, roads, bridges, and ports, causing wheat prices to rise by 80%. Around the world, 45 million people in 43 countries face emergency or … Continue Reading
July 27, 2022
Reps. Sara Jacobs, Peter Meijer Introduce Bill to Modernize and Strengthen State Department
U.S. Representatives Sara Jacobs (D-CA) and Peter Meijer (R-MI), members of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today introduced bipartisan legislation that would modernize and reform the U.S. Department of State to address the numerous growing challenges to U.S. diplomacy in the 21st century. Senators Bill Haggerty (R-TN) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) previously introduced companion legislation in the Senate. The bipartisan bill would establish a commission that would examine how the U.S. State … Continue Reading
July 26, 2022
House Passed Appropriations Package that Includes $6 Million In Local Funding Secured By Congresswoman Sara Jacobs
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-53) secured nearly $6 million for six local community projects in San Diego in an appropriations package to fund the federal government last week. These projects were submitted on behalf of local governments and non-profits across the 53rd District, from Murphy Canyon to Chula Vista. Congresswoman Jacobs prioritized projects that center equity and support children in San Diego, including ones addressing the child care crisis and providing greater support for … Continue Reading
July 22, 2022
ICYMI: Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Puts Her Body on the Line for Reproductive Rights
In case you missed it, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-53) was arrested alongside 16 other Members of Congress and abortion rights activists this week to bring attention to the millions of Americans impacted as a result of the Supreme Court’s extreme ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade. Congresswoman Jacobs also joined Speaker Pelosi to advocate for H.R. 8373, the Right to Contraception Act, which Jacobs co-led and which would codify access to contraception into federal law, and presided over the … Continue Reading
July 21, 2022
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Presides over the House Floor During Passage of the Right to Contraception Act
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-53) presided over the House Floor today during the passage of H.R. 8373, the Right to Contraception Act. Congresswoman Jacobs is a co-lead of the legislation that - in response to Justice Clarence Thomas explicitly calling for reconsideration of long-standing precedents like Griswold v. Connecticut - would codify access to contraception into federal law. Watch Rep. Sara Jacobs’ Floor Speech Here Watch Rep. Sara Jacobs Preside over the House Floor Here During … Continue Reading
July 20, 2022
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Joins Speaker Pelosi to Advocate for the Right to Contraception Act
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-53) joined Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Reps. Kathy Manning (NC-06), Nikema Williams (GA-05), and Angie Craig (MN-02) ahead of tomorrow’s vote to pass H.R. 8373, the Right to Contraception Act. This legislation would codify access to contraception into federal law in response to Justice Clarence Thomas’ concurring opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson, where he explicitly called for reconsideration of long-standing precedents like Griswold v. Connecticut, which protects the use … Continue Reading
July 19, 2022
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Votes to Pass the Respect for Marriage Act
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) voted today to pass the Respect for Marriage Act, which would preserve marriage equality. In response to Justice Clarence Thomas’ concurrent opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson that opens the door for overturning Obergefell v. Hodges, Congresswoman Jacobs helped pass legislation that will repeal the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act, protect the right of marriage for all, and provide additional legal protections for marriage equality given continued attacks … Continue Reading
July 19, 2022
House Passed Jacobs Resolution Calling for End to Violence in Mozambique, Urges Mozambican Government to Address Grievances
Last week, the House passed Congresswoman Sara Jacobs’ (D-CA-53) bipartisan resolution condemning the violence in Mozambique and calling for peace and stability in the country. The Jacobs resolution states that the United States and other donor governments should coordinate their assistance efforts and calls for a new approach to address the conflict in a comprehensive manner. The Jacobs resolution also stresses the importance of humanitarian organizations having access to the country, for … Continue Reading
July 19, 2022
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Arrested in Solidarity with Millions Affected by SCOTUS Overturning Roe v. Wade
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) was arrested today at a peaceful demonstration in support of reproductive rights on Capitol grounds. The Congresswoman joined the Center for Popular Democracy, members of the Democratic Women’s Caucus, and constituents with personal ties to abortion access in calling for immediate legislation to protect and expand reproductive rights, following the Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade and Republicans’ crusade to criminalize personal reproductive … Continue Reading
July 18, 2022
In Case You Missed It: Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Leads Fight For Reproductive Rights in Congress
In case you missed it, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs is leading the fight to protect reproductive health data and defend the right to contraception after the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade last month. On Friday, Congresswoman Jacobs, along with Reps. Kathy Manning (NC-06), Nikema Williams (GA-05), and Angie Craig (MN-02), introduced the Right to Contraception Act. The bill, which would create a federal statutory right for people to obtain contraceptives, would also protect specific … Continue Reading
July 18, 2022
House Passes Jacobs’ Upholding Human Rights Abroad Act
Last week, the House passed Congresswoman Sara Jacobs’ Upholding Human Rights Abroad Act as part of the National Defense Authorization Act. Congresswoman Jacobs introduced the bill earlier in the week, along with Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD). This legislation will close loopholes in Leahy Laws, conduct needed oversight of Pentagon security cooperation programs, and ensure that the United States does not provide security assistance to human rights violators under two key Department of … Continue Reading
July 15, 2022
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Co-Leads Legislation to Protect the Right to Contraception
In a continued effort to address the Supreme Court overturning the Roe v. Wade decision, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-53), joined by Reps. Kathy Manning (NC-06), Nikema William (GA-05), and Angie Craig (MN-02), introduced the Right to Contraception Act, codifying access to birth control in federal law. Majority Leader Hoyer announced today that this legislation will move to the House floor for a vote next week. The bill’s introduction follows the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs vs. Jackson … Continue Reading
July 14, 2022
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Secures Five Priority Amendments, Votes in Favor of FY23 National Defense Authorization Act
Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Sara Jacobs, a member of the House Armed Services Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee, successfully advanced five amendments this week during floor consideration of the FY 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 7900). While Congresswoman Jacobs opposed the nearly $37 billion increase to the President’s FY23 request that was included during committee markup, she voted in favor of the final bill after securing five key provisions - … Continue Reading
July 12, 2022
Jacobs, Van Hollen Introduce Legislation to Expand Human Rights Vetting for Security Cooperation Programs
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) and Senator Van Hollen (D-MD) have introduced The Upholding Human Rights Abroad Act, legislation to close loopholes in Leahy Laws, conduct needed oversight of Pentagon security cooperation programs, and ensure that the United States does not provide security assistance to human rights violators under two key Department of Defense funding authorities. The Jacobs-Van Hollen Upholding Human Rights Abroad Act would also increase transparency … Continue Reading
June 24, 2022
Jacobs on Dobbs v. Jackson: “We cannot let this stand”
Washington, D.C. - Today, the Supreme Court of the United States released their decision in Dobbs v. Jackson, finding there is no constitutional right to an abortion and effectively overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade decision from 1973. “This decision is outrageous and has dangerous and far-reaching implications for Americans’ right to privacy and bodily autonomy,” said Congresswoman Jacobs. “We cannot let this stand. Congress needs to codify the right to an abortion, and we need to do … Continue Reading
June 23, 2022
Congresswoman Jacobs Secures Key Wins on Child Care, Reproductive Health Care, Human Rights in NDAA 2023, Votes Yes
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) secured key wins for servicemembers and military families during the House Armed Services Committee markup of H.R. 7900, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023. The Jacobs provisions included significant wins, to among other things, expand access to child care and reproductive health care, prevent civilian casualties and bolster human rights vetting of security sector assistance. These proposals were secured … Continue Reading
June 23, 2022
Jacobs, Bonamici, and Colleagues Lead Letter Signed by 127 House Members to Leader Schumer and Speaker Pelosi Urging Inclusion of Child Care in Reconciliation
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53); Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR-01), Chair of the Education and Labor Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services; and colleagues sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi urging the Senate to include robust child care investments in any upcoming budget reconciliation package. The letter expresses support for the Child Care Reconciliation Plan spearheaded by Senators Patty … Continue Reading
June 23, 2022
Jacobs Speaks on House Floor on My Body, My Data Act
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) spoke on the House floor Thursday on the My Body, My Data Act, her legislation to protect personal reproductive health data in response to the leaked draft decision revealing the Supreme Court’s plans to overturn Roe v. Wade. The My Body, My Data Act would create a new national standard to protect personal reproductive health data, enforced by the Federal Trade Commission. By minimizing the personal reproductive health data that is … Continue Reading
June 21, 2022
Congresswoman Jacobs, Senator Hirono, and Senator Wyden Introduce My Body, My Data Act to Protect Reproductive Health Data
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53), Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI), and Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) introduced the My Body, My Data Act, legislation to protect personal reproductive health data in response to the leaked draft decision revealing the Supreme Court’s plans to overturn Roe v. Wade. The bill would create a new national standard to protect personal reproductive health data, enforced by the Federal Trade Commission. By minimizing the personal reproductive health … Continue Reading