Press Releases
Congresswoman Jacobs Invites Courtney Baltiyskyy of Chula Vista as Virtual Guest for State of the Union
Washington, D.C. - On Tuesday, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) announced that her virtual guest to the State of the Union will be Courtney Baltiyskyy of Chula Vista, California. Baltiyskyy is the Director of Advocacy and Strategic Partnership with the YMCA of San Diego County and is respected throughout the region as a leading advocate for affordable and accessible child care. Baltiyskyy volunteered with the United States Peace Corps in Ukraine from 2007-2009, and credits her service in … Continue Reading
February 26, 2022
Jacobs: A No-Fly Zone Would Increase The Risk of U.S.-Russia War, Risk More Lives
San Diego, CA - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) releases the following statement on the potential consequences of the United States and NATO establishing a no-fly zone over Ukraine: “The United States and NATO are united in our support for Ukraine. It's the right thing to do in the face of Russian aggression — but we need to be smart about how we do that. A no-fly zone might seem simple, even the bare minimum to save lives. But any consideration of a no-fly zone must include what this … Continue Reading
February 25, 2022
Congresswoman Jacobs Applauds Nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for Supreme Court
San Diego, CA - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) releases the following statement on President Biden’s nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for the United States Supreme Court: “I enthusiastically applaud President Biden’s nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson for the Supreme Court. With Judge Brown’s impeccable credentials and vitally important experience as a public defender and on the DC Circuit Court, she is not only a historic choice, but the right one. “Judge Brown will … Continue Reading
February 24, 2022
Statement from Congresswoman Jacobs on Russian Invasion of Ukraine
San Diego, CA - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) releases the following statement on the Russian invasion of Ukraine: “I condemn President Putin’s unjustified attack on Ukraine that will have devastating and deadly consequences for the Ukrainian people and widespread consequences for the European continent. I stand with the Ukrainian people who woke up to Putin’s declaration of war, to explosions rocking their cities, and to a new and horrifying reality for the future. “When I … Continue Reading
February 21, 2022
Jacobs Statement on Escalating Russian Aggression Against Ukraine
San Diego, CA - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) releases the following statement on escalating Russian aggression against Ukraine: “Putin's decision to deploy military forces to the Donetsk and Luhansk regions - and to recognize them as independent - is an undeniable act of escalation. Putin should reverse course immediately and I applaud the Biden Administration’s swift and proportional response to support Ukraine.” Jacobs is a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the … Continue Reading
February 10, 2022
Jacobs, Mace Introduce Legislation to Improve Housing Case Management Services for Veterans
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) and Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-01) have introduced the HUD-VASH Improvement Act, a bipartisan bill to support housing case management services for veterans. The bill encourages the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to look for contractors that have experience providing case management services to veterans in administering the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program. HUD-VASH is a collaborative program between the … Continue Reading
February 09, 2022
Jacobs, Meijer, Rush, and Mann Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Condemning the Use of Hunger as Weapon
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53), Congressman Peter Meijer (R-MI-03), Congressman Bobby L. Rush (D-IL-01), and Congressman Tracey Mann (R-KS-01) have introduced a bipartisan resolution condemning the use of hunger as a weapon and recognizing the effect of conflict on food security. The resolution (text available here) highlights the negative impacts conflict inflicts on hunger and food security worldwide, with an estimated 100,000,000 people living in environments where … Continue Reading
February 08, 2022
Jacobs, Meeks Lead Letter to Biden Administration Calling for Special Envoy and a New Strategy in the Sahel
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) and House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY-5) addressed a letter to President Biden urging the Administration to devise a new strategy for the Sahel region and appoint a Special Envoy to the Sahel. The letter was co-led by Congresswoman Karen Bass (D-CA-37), Chair of the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights; Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN-5); and Congressman Ami Bera (D-CA-7). The letter … Continue Reading
February 04, 2022
House Passes Jacobs U.S. Commitment to Peacekeeping Act in America COMPETES Act
Washington, D.C. - On Friday, the House passed Congresswoman Jacobs’ United States Commitment to Peacekeeping Act as part of the America COMPETES Act. Jacobs’ legislation, along with another Jacobs amendment to ensure human rights vetting for new security assistance programs, was added to the bill as an amendment on Thursday. The COMPETES Act is a comprehensive package to improve supply chains, encourage more American manufacturing, and strengthen our diplomatic efforts, and now heads to the … Continue Reading
February 03, 2022
Jacobs Amendments on Peacekeeping and Human Rights Added to The America COMPETES Act
Washington, D.C. - This week, the House of Representatives will consider The America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing Pre-Eminence in Technology and Economic Strength (America COMPETES) Act of 2022, H.R. 4521. The COMPETES Act is a comprehensive package to improve supply chains, encourage more American manufacturing, and strengthen our global competitiveness and diplomatic efforts. Following floor consideration Thursday, the COMPETES Act includes two amendments submitted by … Continue Reading
February 02, 2022
Congresswoman Jacobs Tests Positive for COVID-19
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) releases the following statement: “Today, I tested positive for COVID-19. I have been testing daily - and tested negative as recently as 6pm last night - but tested positive on an antigen test this morning. “Thankfully, I am fully vaccinated and boosted and am only experiencing mild symptoms. I will be isolating and working remotely in accordance with public health guidance. I encourage everyone to get vaccinated, get boosted, … Continue Reading
January 25, 2022
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Traveling to Ukraine as Part of Official Congressional Delegation
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) will be in Ukraine and Belgium this week as part of an official, bipartisan congressional delegation organized by Chairman Gregory Meeks of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The bipartisan delegation will meet with NATO allies and European Union counterparts to discuss the increased threat of Russian military action in Ukraine. Jacobs is a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the House Armed Services Committee. … Continue Reading
January 19, 2022
House Passes Legislation to Award Willie O’Ree Congressional Gold Medal
Washington, D.C. - Today, the House passed legislation (S. 452) to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Willie O’Ree of La Mesa, in recognition for his historic contributions to hockey, inclusion, and recreation, and education for young people. The bill previously passed the Senate and now heads to President Biden’s desk for his signature. Since the American Revolution, Congress has commissioned gold medals as its highest expression of national appreciation. On January 18, 1958, O’Ree … Continue Reading
January 13, 2022
Jacobs Votes for Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act, Calls on Senate to Act
Washington, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives passed the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act, a comprehensive legislative package to strengthen voting rights protections, protect against election subversion, stop partisan gerrymandering, and restore the preclearance provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to require states with a record of racial discrimination in voting to seek approval from the Department of Justice in order to enact changes to voting systems. The legislation … Continue Reading
January 13, 2022
Jacobs, Salazar Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Administration to Address Corruption in Equatorial Guinea
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) and Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27) have led a bipartisan letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland highlighting kleptocracy in Equatorial Guinea and urging the Administration to promptly share their plan to distribute assets seized in 2014 from corrupt government officials back to the people of Equatorial Guinea. Both Jacobs and Salazar serve on the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The letter was also sent to Secretary of … Continue Reading
January 06, 2022
Remarks from Congresswoman Jacobs on Anniversary of January 6
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) gave personal testimony on the events of January 6, 2021. Congresswoman Jacobs was in the House Gallery during the attack on the Capitol and spoke in the Cannon Caucus Room in a Members’ Testimonials program. Video of Congresswoman Jacobs’ remarks here (YouTube, Twitter) Congresswoman Jacobs’ remarks as delivered: January 6 was my fourth day in office. January 6 was my first time ever to the House Gallery - my team … Continue Reading
January 03, 2022
Congresswoman Jacobs Announces Highlights from First Year in Office
San Diego, CA - On the first anniversary of being sworn into office, Congresswoman Jacobs released the highlights from her first year in office. Congresswoman Jacobs releases the following statement: “I am honored to represent the people of California’s 53rd District in Congress and to fight for them in Washington, D.C. and San Diego. I am proud to have helped pass historic legislation like the American Rescue Plan and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill in my first year in office, along … Continue Reading
December 23, 2021
Treasury Issues New General Licenses to Support Education in Afghanistan Following Jacobs and Merkley Call for Action
San Diego, CA - The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued three General Licenses to facilitate the continued flow of humanitarian assistance and other support for the Afghan people. This change followed calls from Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53), Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and others urging the Biden Administration to provide safeguards for NGOs to carry out education programming in Afghanistan. Last week, Jacobs and Merkley led a bicameral letter signed by 37 members of the House … Continue Reading
December 20, 2021
Congresswoman Jacobs Leads Letter Calling on White House to Improve U.S. Policies to Address Afghanistan’s Humanitarian and Economic Crisis
San Diego, CA — Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) led a letter to the White House today calling on the Biden administration to urgently update U.S. policies to address the humanitarian and economic collapse in Afghanistan. The letter was led by Jacobs and Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-07) and CPC Vice Chair Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (D-IL-04) and was signed by four dozen members. In a letter addressed to the President and senior Treasury … Continue Reading
December 20, 2021
Congresswoman Jacobs Announces $24 Million in New Federal Funding for San Diego International Airport Thanks to Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
San Diego, CA - Today, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) announces that San Diego International Airport will receive $24,160,074 in new federal funding for fiscal year 2022 thanks to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the bipartisan infrastructure bill signed by President Biden in November. The funding comes from the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Infrastructure Grant program, one of three new aviation programs created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. For a … Continue Reading