Press Releases
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 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 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
June 15, 2022
Congresswoman Jacobs Introduces Legislation to End Preventable Maternal and Childhood Deaths
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) has introduced the House version of the Reach Every Mother and Child Act, bipartisan legislation to improve the United States’ assistance efforts to end preventable deaths of young children, newborns, and mothers in the developing world by 2030. The Reach Act has been introduced in the Senate by Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) and Senator Chris Coons (D-DE). Joining Congresswoman Jacobs as co-leads are Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), … Continue Reading
June 02, 2022
Congresswoman Jacobs Announces My Body, My Data Act to Protect Reproductive Health Data
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) announced the My Body, My Data Act, legislation to protect personal reproductive health data. 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 data that is collected and retained, the bill would prevent this information from being disclosed or misused. Jacobs’ legislation was highlighted today in … Continue Reading
May 19, 2022
Congresswoman Jacobs Applauds Navy Announcement of Future USS Telesforo Trinidad
Washington, D.C. - Today, at the urging of Congresswoman Sara Jacobs, Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro announced that a future Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer will be named the USS Telesforo Trinidad. Last year, Congresswoman Jacobs, a member of the House Armed Services Committee, led a letter to the United States Navy calling for the Navy to name a ship after Fireman Second Class Telesforo Trinidad, a Filipino sailor who received the Congressional Medal of Honor in 1915. … Continue Reading
May 17, 2022
House Passes Jacobs Amendment to Workforce Training Bill to Allow Funding For Supportive Services
Washington, D.C. - The House passed an amendment authored by Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) to allow funding for supportive services like child care, transportation, and health care for federal job training program participants. The Jacobs Amendment passed by voice vote as part of an en bloc amendment during floor consideration of The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2022 (H.R. 7309), legislation reauthorizing WIOA. WIOA is designed to strengthen and modernize the … Continue Reading
May 12, 2022
Congresswoman Jacobs and Congresswoman Spartz Introduce Legislation to Allow the United States to Provide Material Support and Funding to ICC Investigation Into Russian War Crimes
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) and Congresswoman Victoria Spartz (R-IN-05) have introduced the Investigate Russian War Crimes Act, bipartisan legislation to allow the United States to provide material support or funding to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for their investigation of Russian war crimes and atrocities in Ukraine. Currently, U.S. law forbids any federal funds from being directed to the ICC. Bill text available here. Last month, the ICC announced … Continue Reading
May 12, 2022
Congresswoman Jacobs Calls for United States to Lead With Values as Conference Committee on America COMPETES Act Begins
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) called for the United States to lead with our values and support coalition building today at the first public meeting of conferees on the House and Senate’s bipartisan innovation and competitiveness legislation. Earlier this year, the House passed the America COMPETES Act, a comprehensive package to improve supply chains, encourage more American manufacturing, and strengthen our diplomatic efforts, while the Senate passed similar … Continue Reading
May 11, 2022
Congresswoman Jacobs Presides Over House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee Hearing on Implementation of the Global Fragility Act
Washington, D.C. - On Wednesday, May 11, 2022, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) chaired a House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on International Development, International Organizations, and Global Corporate Social Impact hearing on the implementation of the Global Fragility Act. The hearing featured testimony from officials from the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. Agency for International Development, and the U.S. Department of Defense on how the Global Fragility Act is improving our … Continue Reading
April 29, 2022
Congresswoman Jacobs, Senator Warren, Reps. Khanna, Crow, and Malinowski Lead Colleagues to Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Overhaul Prevention and Transparency of Civilian Harm from U.S. Military Operations
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) and a group of colleagues from the House and Senate, announced two pieces of bicameral legislation that would overhaul the prevention, mitigation, reporting, and transparency of civilian harm caused by U.S. military operations. Along with Jacobs, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Representatives Ro Khanna (D-CA-17), Jason Crow (D-CO-06), and Tom Malinowski (D-NJ-07) will introduce the Department of Defense Civilian Harm Transparency Act and … Continue Reading