Press Releases
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 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 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
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