Press Releases
Rep. Sara Jacobs, Sen. Chris Van Hollen Reintroduce Bill to Expand Human Rights Vetting in Security Cooperation Programs
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) reintroduced legislation to close loopholes in Leahy Law that allow up to $120 million per year in security assistance to go unvetted for human rights violations. The Upholding Human Rights Abroad Act would prohibit U.S. funds or support for units or individuals that have committed gross human rights violations or violations of international humanitarian law. Although U.S. law prohibits providing security assistance to recipients who … Continue Reading
March 20, 2024
Rep. Jacobs and Sens. Coons, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan and Bicameral Bill to Prioritize Locally-Led Development and Humanitarian AID; Passed by House Foreign Affairs Committee
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA), Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced bipartisan and bicameral legislation yesterday to empower and bolster locally-led development and humanitarian assistance. The Locally Led Development and Humanitarian Response Act would increase … Continue Reading
March 13, 2024
Rep. Sara Jacobs Votes Against TikTok Ban
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) voted against H.R. 7521, a bill that would functionally ban TikTok in the United States. Rep. Sara Jacobs said, “As a member of both the House Armed Services and House Foreign Affairs Committees, I am keenly aware of the threat that PRC information operations can pose, especially as they relate to our elections. However, after reviewing the intelligence, I do not believe that this bill is the answer to those threats. Banning TikTok won’t protect Americans from … Continue Reading
March 07, 2024
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
March 06, 2024
Rep. Sara Jacobs Secures $13.5 Million for 15 San Diego Projects
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) secured $13.5 million for 15 local community projects in San Diego in an appropriations package that passed the House today. These projects were submitted by local governments and non-profits across California’s 51st district, from Lemon Grove to Grantville to Miramar. The Senate is expected to pass this package later this week, and then it will head to President Biden’s desk for his signature. Rep. Sara Jacobs said: “Bringing home federal dollars to San Diego is one … Continue Reading
February 23, 2024
Rep. Sara Jacobs Leads San Diego Congressional Delegation in Urging IRS to Extend Federal Tax Deadline Given January Storms
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) led the San Diego congressional delegation, including Reps. Juan Vargas (CA-52), Mike Levin (CA-49), and Scott Peters (CA-50), in urging the IRS Commissioner to extend the federal tax deadline from April 15th to June 17th for San Diego County residents, who are continuing to recover from the severe storms and devastating floods in late January. Read Rep. Sara Jacobs’ Letter Here The lawmakers wrote: “We write to bring your attention to the Presidential Major … Continue Reading
February 21, 2024
Kiggans, Jacobs Introduce Bill to Investigate Conditions of Overseas Military Barracks
Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) and Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) introduced the Foreign Overseas Residence Conditions Enhancement (FORCE) Act to direct the Department of Defense (DoD) to examine the conditions of outside continental U.S. (OCONUS) unaccompanied housing. This bipartisan legislation seeks to establish uniform housing standards within the DoD and to determine what improvements are needed in overseas housing for our military, so that Congress can best direct funding … Continue Reading
February 20, 2024
Rep. Sara Jacobs Statement Ahead of Potential Israeli Ground Invasion of Rafah
Ahead of a potential Israeli ground invasion of Rafah, Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), the youngest Jewish Member of Congress, released the following statement: “A ground invasion of Rafah would be catastrophic. After the Netanyahu Government’s months-long military campaign, Rafah is the only place for 1.5 million displaced Palestinians to take refuge - and conditions are already dire, with refugees packing the streets and severe shortages of food, water, and medicine. Months of dropping tens of … Continue Reading
February 20, 2024
Rep. Sara Jacobs Named to Bipartisan Task Force on Artificial Intelligence
Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries named Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) to the Bipartisan Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI) today. The Task Force will explore how Congress can drive innovation in AI while setting up guardrails to safeguard against current and emerging threats. Rep. Sara Jacobs said, “As one of the youngest Members of Congress, I’m painfully aware of how outdated our laws are and how we’ve largely failed to keep up with technology. That’s why I’m … Continue Reading
February 06, 2024
Rep. Sara Jacobs: “We Have to Be Able to Address Numerous Security Challenges Simultaneously”
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) released the following statement after voting against Speaker Johnson’s Israel-only supplemental bill: “If we want the U.S. to lead on the world stage, we have to be able to address the numerous security challenges we’re facing simultaneously. This bill was a clear ploy by Speaker Johnson to use aid to Israel as a political wedge and to end all discussions about humanitarian aid to Gaza - where millions of Palestinians lack food, water, fuel, medicine, and … Continue Reading
January 31, 2024
Senior Enlisted Naval Leader Thanks Rep. Sara Jacobs for FY24 NDAA Provision that Addresses “#1 Quality of Life Concern of our Sailors”
At today’s House Armed Services Committee’s Military Quality of Life Panel hearing, Master Chief Petty Officer Honea thanked Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) for securing her provision in the FY2024 NDAA that expands housing access for junior enlisted service members. Her provision gives commanding officers the authority to grant off-base housing access to junior enlisted service members living on a naval vessel during shipyard unavailability or a maintenance period. Watch Video of the Exchange … Continue Reading
January 31, 2024
Rep. Sara Jacobs Votes to Lift 400,000 Kids out of Poverty
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) voted to pass legislation that would help families make ends meet, boost housing that’s affordable, spur innovation, improve economic competitiveness, and more. Rep. Sara Jacobs said, “Improving the lives of 16 million kids, including 148,000 kids in the San Diego area alone, is no small feat - especially considering today’s fraught political climate. While I wish this deal could have been bigger and bolder, I’m glad that it will lift 400,000 children out of … Continue Reading
January 30, 2024
Rep. Sara Jacobs Leads San Diego Congressional Delegation in Urging President Biden to Declare Federal Emergency for Flooding Damage if Criteria is Met
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) led the San Diego congressional delegation, including Reps. Juan Vargas (CA-52), Mike Levin (CA-49), and Scott Peters (CA-50), in urging President Biden to approve a federal emergency declaration to help San Diego address the damage from last week’s devastating floods if the federal criteria is met. The lawmakers stressed that federal intervention is likely needed to ensure a proper and quick recovery for all San Diegans impacted by the historic rainfall that left at … Continue Reading
January 29, 2024
Rep. Sara Jacobs Helps Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Condemning Continued Violence in Sudan
Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Africa, joined House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), John James (R-MI), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Africa, Rep. Young Kim (R-CA) and Rep. Dan Kildee (D-MI) in introducing a bipartisan resolution that condemns the violence in Sudan and calls on the international community, including the United Arab Emirates and Egypt, to unequivocally support diplomatic … Continue Reading
January 29, 2024
Rep. Sara Jacobs Urges U.S. Response to Jordan Strike to Be Thoughtful, Strategic – Not Escalatory
Following an Iran-backed militia group’s drone strike in Jordan that killed 3 U.S. service members and wounded 34 U.S. service members, Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) released the following statement: “My thoughts are with the families and loved ones of the 3 U.S. service members killed, and I’m hoping for a quick and full recovery of all the service members who were injured in this horrific attack. We can’t allow the deaths of U.S. service members to go unanswered - but we also can’t give in to … Continue Reading
January 22, 2024
Rep. Sara Jacobs Co-Leads Bill to Expand Capacity for Abortion Services
In recognition of the 51st anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, Reps. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Yadira Caraveo, M.D. (CO-08), Judy Chu (CA-28), and Veronica Escobar (TX-16) introduced the Abortion Care Enhancement and Support Services (ACCESS) Act of 2024. This legislation would establish a grant program to increase capacity to provide abortion services and other reproductive health care services for millions of people nationwide. “After the Supreme Court stripped our constitutional right to … Continue Reading
January 18, 2024
Reps. Sara Jacobs, Anna Paulina Luna Introduce Bipartisan Resolution to Allow Members to Vote by Proxy for 6 Weeks After Giving Birth
Reps. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Anna Paulina Luna (FL-13) introduced a bipartisan resolution to amend the House Rules and allow Members of Congress to vote by proxy for six weeks after they’ve given birth. Rep. Sara Jacobs said: “We need to do more to modernize Congress and make it more inclusive, accessible, and welcoming to parents, so we can ultimately pass policies that help families make ends meet and thrive. I froze my eggs in my first year in Congress, and have delayed starting a … Continue Reading
December 20, 2023
Rep. Sara Jacobs Leads the Call for the UAE to End Material Support for RSF’s Mass Atrocities in Sudan
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa led a coalition of 10 lawmakers urging the United Arab Emirates to end its material support to the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan, which is committing mass atrocities, including ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity - echoing the genocide in Darfur two decades ago. Read Rep. Sara Jacobs’ Letter Here The lawmakers wrote: “We write to express our concern with the United Arab … Continue Reading
December 19, 2023
Reps. Jacobs, Ramirez, Underwood, Watson Coleman Introduce Resolution Honoring 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi and Condemning Hate Crimes
Representatives Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), Lauren Underwood (IL-14), and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) introduced a resolution honoring Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian boy, murdered as a victim of a hate crime for his Palestinian Muslim identity, in the State of Illinois. The resolution affirms that no one should be a target of hate because of their ethnicity or religion and strongly condemns hate crimes, Islamophobia, antisemitism, and anti-Palestinian … Continue Reading
December 14, 2023
Rep. Jacobs Joins RM Meeks, HFAC Ranking Members to Denounce MAGA Obstruction of Ukraine Aid
Rep. Sara Jacobs, Ranking Member of the Africa Subcommittee joined Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and all Subcommittee Ranking Members—including Reps. Bill Keating, Ranking Member of the Europe Subcommittee; Susan Wild, Ranking Member of the Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations Subcommittee; Ami Bera, Ranking Member of the Indo-Pacific Subcommittee; Dean Phillips, Ranking Member of the Middle East, North Africa, and … Continue Reading