Press Releases
Congresswoman Jacobs Applauds the Biden Administration’s Selection of Global Fragility Act Priority Countries and Regions
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) applauds the Biden Administration’s release of the Global Fragility Act selection of countries and regions, which included the commitment to develop 10-year strategies to stabilize and prevent conflicts in Haiti, Mozambique, Libya, Papua New Guinea, and Coastal West Africa (Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, and Togo). Implementation of the Global Fragility Act has been a top priority of Congresswoman Jacobs since being elected. Focused … Continue Reading
April 01, 2022
Jacobs Introduces Legislation to Prevent U.S. Weapons from Being Used to Commit Human Rights Abuses
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) has introduced legislation to prevent U.S. weapons from being used to commit human rights abuses. The Values in Arms Export Act restores Congressional authority over arms sales and would substantially improve U.S. monitoring of how arms are used, and would help prevent exported weapons from being used to violate human rights, and attack civilians, humanitarian workers, and medical facilities. Congresswoman Jacobs’ legislation is a … Continue Reading
March 17, 2022
Jacobs Announces $15 Million in Federal Funding for CA-53 Schools to Help San Diego Kids Access the Internet at Home and Close the Homework Gap
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) announced today that local schools in her district have received more than $15.1 million to date from the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) Emergency Connectivity Fund Program (ECF). In total, twelve school districts and schools in CA-53 have received $15,100,811.66 since the program was created last year, including more than $12.5 million for San Diego Unified School District. The ECF program, which was created as part of the … Continue Reading
March 16, 2022
Jacobs Statement on President Zelenskyy’s Address to Congress
Washington, D.C. - Today, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the United States Congress via video from Kyiv. Congresswoman Sara Jacobs releases the following statement: “President Zelensky’s speech this morning to Congress, in the middle of an unjustified attack on his country, was heart-wrenching and inspiring. “In the midst of this human suffering, he called on us to do more. That’s why I support increasing humanitarian support, accepting more refugees, working with our … Continue Reading
March 10, 2022
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs’ Statement on the Passage of FY2022 Appropriations Bill
Washington, D.C. - This evening, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2471, consisting of all 12 Fiscal Year 2022 appropriations bills and supplemental funding to support Ukraine. The legislation includes $13.6 billion in emergency security and humanitarian funding for Ukraine, including $1.4 billion for Migration and Refugee Assistance and $2.65 billion in International Disaster Assistance funding for emergency food, health care, and other humanitarian assistance in the region. … Continue Reading
March 04, 2022
Jacobs and Allred Lead Letter to White House on Western Sahara Policy, Urge Administration Not to Proceed with Significant Or Offensive Weapons Sales to Morocco
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) and Congressman Colin Allred (D-TX-32) have written to President Biden, urging the Administration not to proceed with any significant or offensive weapons sales with Morocco. They write that “such sales would be highly inappropriate in light of recent escalating violence between Morocco’s security forces and the Polisario, the lack of assurances from Morocco that such weapons will not be used against the Sahrawi people, and the lack of … Continue Reading
March 02, 2022
Statement from Congresswoman Jacobs on President Biden’s State of the Union
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) attended the State of the Union this evening - her first since being sworn in on January 3, 2021. Following President Biden’s remarks, Congresswoman Jacobs released the following statement: “I was proud to represent California’s 53rd District in the House Chamber tonight for the State of the Union. “Under President Biden’s leadership, we’re looking forward - with unity and optimism - and we’re not leaving anyone behind. We can - … Continue Reading
March 01, 2022
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