Press Releases
Jacobs Votes for Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act, Calls on Senate to Act
Washington, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives passed the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act, a comprehensive legislative package to strengthen voting rights protections, protect against election subversion, stop partisan gerrymandering, and restore the preclearance provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to require states with a record of racial discrimination in voting to seek approval from the Department of Justice in order to enact changes to voting systems. The legislation … Continue Reading
January 13, 2022
Jacobs, Salazar Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Administration to Address Corruption in Equatorial Guinea
Washington, DC - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) and Congresswoman María Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27) have led a bipartisan letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland highlighting kleptocracy in Equatorial Guinea and urging the Administration to promptly share their plan to distribute assets seized in 2014 from corrupt government officials back to the people of Equatorial Guinea. Both Jacobs and Salazar serve on the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The letter was also sent to Secretary of … Continue Reading
January 06, 2022
Remarks from Congresswoman Jacobs on Anniversary of January 6
Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) gave personal testimony on the events of January 6, 2021. Congresswoman Jacobs was in the House Gallery during the attack on the Capitol and spoke in the Cannon Caucus Room in a Members’ Testimonials program. Video of Congresswoman Jacobs’ remarks here (YouTube, Twitter) Congresswoman Jacobs’ remarks as delivered: January 6 was my fourth day in office. January 6 was my first time ever to the House Gallery - my team … Continue Reading
January 03, 2022
Congresswoman Jacobs Announces Highlights from First Year in Office
San Diego, CA - On the first anniversary of being sworn into office, Congresswoman Jacobs released the highlights from her first year in office. Congresswoman Jacobs releases the following statement: “I am honored to represent the people of California’s 53rd District in Congress and to fight for them in Washington, D.C. and San Diego. I am proud to have helped pass historic legislation like the American Rescue Plan and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill in my first year in office, along … Continue Reading
December 23, 2021
Treasury Issues New General Licenses to Support Education in Afghanistan Following Jacobs and Merkley Call for Action
San Diego, CA - The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued three General Licenses to facilitate the continued flow of humanitarian assistance and other support for the Afghan people. This change followed calls from Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53), Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and others urging the Biden Administration to provide safeguards for NGOs to carry out education programming in Afghanistan. Last week, Jacobs and Merkley led a bicameral letter signed by 37 members of the House … Continue Reading
December 20, 2021
Congresswoman Jacobs Leads Letter Calling on White House to Improve U.S. Policies to Address Afghanistan’s Humanitarian and Economic Crisis
San Diego, CA — Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) led a letter to the White House today calling on the Biden administration to urgently update U.S. policies to address the humanitarian and economic collapse in Afghanistan. The letter was led by Jacobs and Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-07) and CPC Vice Chair Congressman Jesús “Chuy” García (D-IL-04) and was signed by four dozen members. In a letter addressed to the President and senior Treasury … Continue Reading
December 20, 2021
Congresswoman Jacobs Announces $24 Million in New Federal Funding for San Diego International Airport Thanks to Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill
San Diego, CA - Today, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) announces that San Diego International Airport will receive $24,160,074 in new federal funding for fiscal year 2022 thanks to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the bipartisan infrastructure bill signed by President Biden in November. The funding comes from the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Infrastructure Grant program, one of three new aviation programs created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. For a … Continue Reading
December 19, 2021
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 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 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 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