Press Releases
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
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
Jacobs, Mace Introduce Legislation to Improve Rental Assistance Program for Veterans
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) has introduced the bipartisan Ending Veteran Homelessness Act, legislation to study the effectiveness of the Shallow Subsidy rental assistance program for veterans and to provide Congress with the data necessary to permanently expand the program. Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-01) is the co-lead on the legislation. Launched in 2020 as part of the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF), the Shallow Subsidy program provides … 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
October 18, 2021
Jacobs, Bass, Kim Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Calling for End to Violence in Mozambique
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights, has introduced a bipartisan resolution 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 their assistance efforts and calls for a new approach to address the conflict in … Continue Reading
October 18, 2021
Congresswoman Jacobs Remarks at Field Hearing in Irvine on Southern California Oil Leak
Irvine, CA - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) took part in a field hearing in Irvine, California, on the recent Southern California oil leak. The hearing was organized by the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations and the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources and was titled “Southern California Oil Leak: Investigating the Immediate Effects on Communities, Businesses, and the Environment.” For video of the hearing, click here. … Continue Reading
October 13, 2021
Congresswoman Jacobs Statement on Easing of Travel Restrictions at US-Mexico Border
Washington, D.C. - The White House has announced an easing of COVID-related Title 19 travel restrictions along the U.S. borders with Mexico and Canada. Starting next month, non-essential travel across borders will be permitted for travellers who are fully vaccinated. For more information, click here. The announcement followed months of urging from Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) for Title 19 restrictions to be lifted locally. Congresswoman Jacobs releases the following … Continue Reading
October 05, 2021
Congresswoman Jacobs During Afghanistan Hearing: After 20 Years, We Ended Up with a Stronger Taliban, A Worse Deal, and Enabled Terrorist Recruitment
San Diego, CA - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) sharply questioned former United States officials during Tuesday’s House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing evaluating the withdrawal from Afghanistan. Congresswoman Jacobs specifically challenged the argument that the United States should have remained in Afghanistan and concluded her remarks by noting, “after 20 years, we ended up with a stronger Taliban, a worse deal than we could have gotten before and [we] enabled terrorist … Continue Reading
September 24, 2021
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Speaks on House Floor on Amendment to Ensure Human Rights Vetting for Section 127e Department of Defense Programs
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) spoke on the House floor today on her amendment to the FY 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to provide human rights vetting to Section 127e Department of Defense programs. This amendment was adopted by the House and added to the overall bill, which passed the House and now goes to the Senate. During her remarks, Congresswoman Jacobs stated, “The United States should not provide support to foreign military units that repeatedly commit human … Continue Reading
September 23, 2021
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs To Vote Against FY2022 National Defense Authorization Act
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs will vote against the Fiscal Year 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) later this evening after the Jacobs-Lee amendment — which sought to remove the Republicans’ $23.9 billion increase to the defense authorization and restore the topline budget to the amount requested by President Biden and the Pentagon — went down in a floor vote. The Jacobs-Lee amendment received a majority of votes of House Democrats, by a vote of 142-77. Congresswoman Jacobs issued the … Continue Reading
September 23, 2021
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Secures Four Priority Amendments in NDAA
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53,) a member of the Armed Services Committee and Foreign Affairs Committee, successfully advanced four amendments this week during floor consideration of the FY 2022 National Defense Authorization Act (H.R. 4350). The Jacobs amendments prioritize human rights, increase oversight of security assistance, and address the root causes of conflict abroad. Congresswoman Jacobs’ amendments are as follows: Human Rights Vetting of Security Assistance: An … Continue Reading