Press Releases
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
April 28, 2022
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Authors Op-Ed on Including UN Peacekeeping in COMPETES Act
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) has authored an op-ed in The Hill on the importance of including support for United Nations Peacekeeping in the COMPETES Act. Jacobs’ op-ed notes how the Chinese government has used UN Peacekeeping to expand its influence while the United States has neglected to pay its full dues. Jacobs concludes, “the United States needs to eliminate our UN peacekeeping dues cap and restore our reputation as a country that keeps its promises.” In July … Continue Reading
April 26, 2022
Jacobs, McGovern Introduce Legislation to Support ICC Investigations in Ukraine, Encourage U.S. to Join ICC
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) has introduced legislation to enable United States funding to the International Criminal Court (ICC), bolster investigations into Russian war crimes in Ukraine, and encourage the United States to become a state party to the Rome Statute of the ICC. On Monday, the ICC announced that it would become a participant in investigations into alleged core international crimes committed in Ukraine. Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA-2), co-chair of … Continue Reading
April 22, 2022
Jacobs, Keating, McGovern, and Colleagues Call on President to Ban Use of Cluster Munitions by the U.S. Military
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53), Congressman Bill Keating (D-MA-9), and Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA-2) led a letter to President Joe Biden urging his Administration to ban the use of cluster munitions and take all the necessary steps for the United States to join the Convention on Cluster Munitions. The three Members were joined on the letter by an additional twenty-four Members of the House. United States policy towards cluster munitions has become a renewed … Continue Reading
April 08, 2022
Jacobs Announces $161 Million in Transit Funding for San Diego This Year Thanks to Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
Washington, D.C. - This week, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) released fiscal year 2022 funding levels for states and urban areas following the passage of the 2022 appropriations bill last month. The San Diego area will receive $161,565,697 in federal transit funding this year, part of $1.9 billion being sent to California overall for transit. The new amounts released reflect funding increases authorized by the Bipartisan … Continue Reading
April 01, 2022
REP. SARA JACOBS LEADS BIPARTISAN PUSH TO EXTEND PANDEMIC FUNDS TO ADDRESS STUDENT HOMELESSNESS
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) led a bipartisan push to extend federal funding passed through the American Rescue Plan for students experiencing homelessness. Since the pandemic, child and youth homelessness has increased by at least 16%, creating a greater and pressing need for targeted support for students experiencing homelessness. Last school year, nearly 18,500 San Diego County students experienced homelessness. These funds have helped address chronic absence, mental … Continue Reading