Press Releases
Statement from Congresswoman Jacobs on Build Back Better Act
San Diego, CA - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) releases the following statement on the Build Back Better Act following Senator Manchin’s comments this morning: “When I ran for Congress in the midst of this global pandemic, the number one concern I heard from families was child care. I promised them I’d come to Washington and fight to bring down the cost of care and expand tax cuts like the Child Tax Credit that are so meaningful for millions of families across the country and right … Continue Reading
December 16, 2021
Congresswoman Jacobs, Senator Merkley Lead Bicameral Push to Safeguard Education in Afghanistan
San Diego, CA-- Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53), together with U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), led a group of 37 lawmakers to urge the Biden Administration to provide safeguards for NGOs to carry out education programming in Afghanistan. This is a follow-up to the lawmakers’ September 2nd letter asking for OFAC general licenses for humanitarian assistance, which the Biden Administration ultimately granted. “However, despite this critical step, the general licenses contain a critical … Continue Reading
December 15, 2021
Sixth Child Tax Credit Payments Arrive for San Diego Families, Benefiting More Than 100,000 Children in CA-53
San Diego, CA - Today, the Treasury Department distributed the sixth round of enhanced monthly Child Tax Credit payments, which Congresswoman Jacobs fought to include in the American Rescue Plan. This legislation made historic progress by expanding the Child Tax Credit to include more low-income households; increasing the maximum credit amount for families; and creating a new process for benefits to be paid directly to recipients monthly. Since July, the payments have reached the families … Continue Reading
December 14, 2021
Jacobs, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Calling on the International Community to Prioritize Children in COVID-19 Rebuilding Efforts
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) have introduced a bipartisan resolution calling upon the United States and the international community to prioritize children, including the work done by the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in COVID-19 rebuilding efforts. Last week marked the 75th anniversary of UNICEF. The resolution highlights the negative impacts on children worldwide caused by the pandemic and the importance of … Continue Reading
December 07, 2021
Statement from Congresswoman Sara Jacobs on National Defense Authorization Act
Washington, D.C. - Today, the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 (S. 1605). The legislation included key wins for servicemembers and military families championed by Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) through her work on the House Armed Services Committee, including expanded access to child care, improved benefits for low-income servicemembers, important improvements to the military’s handling of sexual assault cases, including removing key aspects of … Continue Reading
November 26, 2021
Statement from Congresswoman Jacobs on Meeting with President of Taiwan Tsai Ing-wen
Washington, D.C. - This week, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) met with Tsai Ing-wen, the President of Taiwan, as part of an official congressional delegation trip to Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. On Thanksgiving, Jacobs served Thanksgiving lunch today to servicemembers at Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, South Korea The bipartisan trip was organized by House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mark Takano (D-CA-41). Congresswoman Jacobs is a member of the House Armed Services … Continue Reading
November 25, 2021
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Celebrates Thanksgiving with Servicemembers and Veterans in South Korea
San Diego, CA. - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) served Thanksgiving lunch today to servicemembers at Camp Humphreys in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, as part of an official congressional delegation trip to Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan, organized by House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mark Takano. Later in the day, Jacobs and her colleagues also celebrated with veterans currently living in South Korea. Earlier this week, Congresswoman Jacobs met with servicemembers and veterans … Continue Reading
November 19, 2021
House Passes Build Back Better Act with Jacobs' Provision on Child Care
Washington, D.C. - The House has passed The Build Back Better Act (H.R. 5376). Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) proudly voted for the bill, which now heads to the Senate. The Build Back Better Act lowers the cost of child care and family care, establishes free and universal pre-k for 3 and 4-year-olds, extends the expanded Child Tax Credit, lowers health care costs, invests in affordable housing, includes the largest investment in combating climate change ever, and is fully paid for by … Continue Reading
November 18, 2021
Jacobs, Kinzinger Introduce Legislation to Encourage Expeditionary Diplomacy and Reform State Department Approaches
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) and Congressman Adam Kinzinger (R-IL-16) have introduced bipartisan legislation to encourage expeditionary diplomacy and correct risk aversion at the State Department. The legislation is designed to create a new approach at the State Department that prepares, encourages, and allows foreign service officers to leave embassy compounds and engage in expeditionary work. Congresswoman Jacobs’ Diplomatic Support and Security Act (bill text … Continue Reading
November 18, 2021
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Speaks on House Floor on Transgender Awareness Week
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) spoke on the House floor Wednesday evening on Transgender Awareness Week. Her remarks stressed the persistent threats trans people face, the importance of fighting for trans equality, and the need to honor and uplift trans voices. Congresswoman Jacobs’ remarks came as part of a Special Order program organized by the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus. For video of her speech click here: Youtube, Twitter. Congresswoman … Continue Reading
November 15, 2021
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs to Attend White House Infrastructure Bill Signing Ceremony
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-Ca-53) will be at the White House today for the official signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the bipartisan infrastructure bill that passed the House earlier this month. The signing ceremony will begin at approximately 3:00 PM Eastern/ 12:00 Noon Pacific and will air on C-SPAN. “I am so excited to represent San Diego today at the White House as President Biden signs this historic infrastructure bill. The bipartisan … Continue Reading
November 15, 2021
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Attends Infrastructure Bill Signing Ceremony at the White House
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-Ca-53) was at the White House today for the official signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Photo of Congresswoman Jacobs with President Biden at the White House. Congresswoman Jacobs released the following statement: “I was so honored to represent San Diego today at the White House as President Biden signed this historic infrastructure bill. The bipartisan infrastructure bill will create good jobs, connect our … Continue Reading
November 06, 2021
Statement from Congresswoman Jacobs on Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Washington, D.C. - On Friday, the House passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (H.R. 3684). Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) voted for the bill, which now goes to the White House for President Biden’s signature. The vote followed an agreement Friday to also advance the next procedural vote on the Build Back Better Act, H. Res.774, the “rule vote” that is required before legislation can be brought to the floor. Congresswoman Jacobs has supported passing the two bills together, … Continue Reading
November 03, 2021
Video: Republican Witness Says Child Care Needs a Primary Factor Limiting Workforce Participation, Early Learning Programs Key to Future Workforce Development
Washington, D.C. - During a House hearing Wednesday, Brent Orrell, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, told Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) that lack of child care was one of the primary factors keeping workers from returning to the workforce, according to a poll conducted by the American Enterprise Institute. Mr. Orrell also stressed the importance of early learning in future workforce development. Video here: Twitter, Youtube The exchange came during a hearing of … Continue Reading
November 02, 2021
Build Back Better Act Moves Closer to Passage with Key Jacobs Provision on Child Care Included
Washington, D.C. - The House continued to advance towards passage of the Build Back Better Act, as negotiations continued on Tuesday. The legislative text, first introduced last week, includes a provision fought for by Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) to ensure more San Diego families have access to the Build Back Better Act’s child care benefits. Congresswoman Jacobs releases the following statement: “House Democrats are eager and ready to pass the Build Back Better Act and the … Continue Reading
November 01, 2021
Congresswoman Jacobs Joins Key Human Rights Commission
Washington, D.C. - Last week, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) joined the bipartisan Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, which promotes, defends, and advocates for human rights across the globe. The commission collaborates with the Executive Branch, members of Congress, and international human rights organizations in a nonpartisan manner to advance rights around the globe. The Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission was established by Congress in 2008 and is named in honor of former … Continue Reading
October 28, 2021
Congresswoman Jacobs Statement on the Text of the Build Back Better Act
Washington, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives released the full text of the Build Back Better Act. The bill includes free and universal pre-K for three- and four-year-olds, significant measures to reduce child care costs, and a one-year extension of the expanded and improved Child Tax Credit. Congresswoman Jacobs secured a significant win in the bill, ensuring that middle-class families in high-cost areas will benefit from the historic investments in child care. On October 25, … Continue Reading
October 27, 2021
Congresswoman Jacobs on Build Back Better: We Must Have a Recovery for Women, Children, Workers, and Families
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) spoke this morning on the importance of advancing the entirety of President Biden’s Build Back Better Agenda at a press conference organized by the Poor People’s Campaign. Throughout negotiations on the Build Back Better Act, Congresswoman Jacobs has been a strong advocate for the expanded Child Tax Credit, child care and early education, and support for care workers in the bill. Congresswoman Jacobs was joined by Congresswoman … Continue Reading
October 25, 2021
Congresswoman Jacobs Speaks on Income Economic Inequality On House Floor
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) spoke on income inequality and her personal background on the House Floor Monday evening. During a Special Order featuring members of both parties on the House Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth, Congresswoman Jacobs noted, “The most consequential day of my life -- the day that would determine whether or not I grew up with opportunity and privilege -- was the day that I was born. And that’s true for so many … Continue Reading
October 21, 2021
House Foreign Affairs Committee Passes Jacobs’ Resolution on Mozambique
Washington, D.C. - Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee passed a bipartisan resolution addressing the situation in Mozambique authored by Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53). The resolution, H.Res. 720, was passed unanimously via voice vote. On Monday, Jacobs introduced H. Res 720 condemning the recent rise in 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 … Continue Reading