Press Releases
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Marks 100 Days in Office
Today, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs marked her 100th day in office, having been sworn in on January 3, 2021. The first 100 days of the 117th Congress have been the most eventful and productive of this century and have already included many significant moments in American history: the January 6th insurrection, the second impeachment of President Donald Trump, and inauguration of President Joe Biden, and the passage of the American Rescue Plan — the largest economic stimulus passed in a generation. … Continue Reading
April 06, 2021
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Statement on the Passing of Congressman Alcee Hastings
Today, the Office of Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-FL-20) confirmed the news of his passing on April 6, 2021. The dean of the Florida delegation, Congressman Hastings had served in Congress since 1993. On the passing of Congressman Hastings, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) issued the following statement: “I was so sorry to learn of the passing of my colleague, Congressman Alcee Hastings. Congressman Hastings was an institution - relentless in his mission to fight for his … Continue Reading
April 06, 2021
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Announces New Additions to San Diego and Washington D.C. Staff
Today, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) announced the addition of six new staff members to her San Diego and Washington, D.C. offices. A majority women of color, these new hires serve as Press Secretary, Legislative Assistants, Staff Assistant, and Community Representatives. Like the first slate of staff announced in January, these individuals have extensive ties to San Diego and California’s 53rd District. In celebration of these additional hires, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs issued the … Continue Reading
April 01, 2021
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Applauds Biden-Harris Administration’s Support for Trans Service Members
Yesterday, on Trans Day of Visibility, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced a policy allowing trans members of the military to serve openly, a reversal of Trump-era policy. A member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Military Personnel, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) had previously expressed her support for this action and for the federal government to allow trans members of the military to serve openly. In response to this policy announcement, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs … Continue Reading
March 31, 2021
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Statement on the American Jobs Plan
Today, President Joe Biden announced the American Jobs Plan to create millions of good-paying jobs, rebuild our infrastructure, and allow the United States to once again lead on the world stage. This proposal includes resources to modernize and repair highways, ports, airports, and other transit systems; deliver clean water and broadband; support care workers and modernize our child care infrastructure; and various other projects that will allow the U.S. economy to recover and rebuild in the … Continue Reading
March 26, 2021
Congresswoman Jacobs Joins Congressional Progressive Caucus
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) has officially joined the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) after being unanimously inducted by her CPC peers last week. Founded in 1991, the Congressional Progressive Caucus, chaired by Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-7), is one of the largest and most influential House caucuses, home to nearly 100 members advocating for progressive values in Washington, D.C. and throughout the country, including universal health care, higher wages and workers’ … Continue Reading
March 25, 2021
Remarks from Congresswoman Sara Jacobs on Committee Vote to Repeal 2002 Iraq War AUMF
Today, the House Committee on Foreign Affairs passed H.R. 256, legislation to repeal the 2002 Authorization for Use of Military Force (AUMF). Passed in October of 2002, the AUMF provided the congressional authority for the Iraq War and has remained active for the last nineteen years. Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) voted for the repeal legislation. Congresswoman Jacobs is a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and House Armed Services Committee. She is the third youngest … Continue Reading
March 25, 2021
Remarks from Congresswoman Sara Jacobs at AAPI Youth Centered Town Hall
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) and Future Forum - a caucus of 50 of the youngest Members of Congress - hosted a virtual town hall centered around the experiences of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) youth in San Diego on Wednesday evening. Congresswoman Jacobs opened the event by speaking on the rising trend of anti-Asian violence in the United States, and Jacobs then moderated a conversation with local AAPI leaders, Future Forum Chair Congressman Darren Soto, and Congresswoman … Continue Reading
March 19, 2021
Congresswoman Jacobs Speaks on House Floor on Child Poverty Measures in American Rescue Plan, Need for Further Investments in Children and Child Care
Today, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) spoke on the House floor, celebrating the historic measures in the American Rescue Plan to reduce childhood poverty and calling for further investments. In her remarks, Congresswoman Jacobs called for making the Child Tax Credit expansion and refundability permanent and for revitalizing our child care infrastructure. Ending childhood poverty and achieving universal child care are two of Congresswoman Jacobs’ top priorities in Congress, and she was … Continue Reading
March 18, 2021
Congresista Sara Jacobs vota para aprobar proyectos de ley migratorias para la protección de soñadores y trabajadores de agrícola
Hoy, la Cámara de Representantes aprobó dos leyes para modernizar y reformar el sistema migratorio, H.R. 6 el American Dream and Promise Act y H.R. 1603 el Farm Workforce Modernization Act. El American Dream and Promise Act crea un camino hacia un estatus migratorio permanente para los soñadores y aquellos individuos quienes tuvieron o son elegibles para un Estatus de Protección Temporal (TPS, por sus siglas en inglés) o Salido Obligatoria Diferida (DED, por sus siglas en ingles). El Farm … Continue Reading
March 18, 2021
Congresswoman Jacobs Votes for Critical Immigration Bills to Protect Dreamers and Agricultural Workers
Today, the House of Representatives took decisive action to modernize and reform our immigration system, passing H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act, and H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. The American Dream and Promise Act provides a path to lawful permanent resident status for Dreamers and certain individuals who either held or were eligible for Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure status. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act modernizes and … Continue Reading
March 17, 2021
Congresswoman Jacobs Joins Colleagues as an Original Co-Sponsor of Medicare for All Legislation
Today, the Medicare for All Act of 2021 was officially filed in the House of Representatives. Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) is a proud original co-sponsor of Medicare for All, legislation which guarantees health care coverage to everyone as a human right. Congresswoman Jacobs is also a member of the Medicare for All Caucus. Congresswoman Sara Jacobs releases the following statement: “I am proud to be an original co-sponsor of Medicare for All and to join my colleagues in introducing … Continue Reading
March 17, 2021
Congresswoman Jacobs Presides Over Bipartisan Consideration of Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021
Today, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) presided over the House floor during consideration of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2021, landmark legislation that will reinstate and expand protections for victims of gender-based violence, including sexual harassment, stalking, and domestic violence. The landmark Violence Against Women Act of 1994, written by then-Senator Joe Biden, ushered in transformative progress by calling for the protection of all Americans from violence … Continue Reading
March 17, 2021
Congresswoman Jacobs Speaks on House Floor in Support of the Equal Rights Amendment, House Vote to Facilitate Ratification
Today, the House passed H.J. Res. 17, legislation to facilitate the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). Congresswoman Sara Jacobs voted in favor of the bill and spoke on the House floor in support of the Equal Rights Amendment and H.J. Res. 17. Thirty-eight states have now ratified the ERA, the number required by the U.S. Constitution. H.J. Res. 17 removes the arbitrary deadline for states’ ratification first established by Congress in 1972. The Constitution does not set time … Continue Reading
March 11, 2021
Congresswoman Jacobs Votes for Gun Safety Legislation and Celebrates the Leadership of Young People on Gun Violence Prevention in Floor Speech
Today, the House passed H.R. 8, the Bipartisan Background Checks Act, and H.R. 1446, the Enhanced Background Checks Act, two gun violence prevention measures to require background checks on all gun sales and close the Charleston Loophole that allowed the mass shooting at Mother Emanuel AME Church. Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) voted for both bills and spoke on the House floor on the importance of gun violence prevention. Congresswoman Jacobs’ remarks highlighted the role that young … Continue Reading
March 10, 2021
Congresswoman Jacobs Applauds Passage of American Rescue Plan, Transformational Investments to Reduce Child Poverty
Today, the House of Representatives passed the American Rescue Plan. Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) proudly voted for this historic legislation which makes unprecedented investments in a nationwide vaccine program to get life-saving shots into arms, provides $1,400 relief checks to people in need, and extends pandemic-related unemployment benefits. A key component of the American Rescue Plan makes the Child Tax Credit fully refundable and increases the annual credit to $3,000 per credit … Continue Reading
March 08, 2021
Congresswoman Jacobs Promotes Benefits of American Rescue Plan Across San Diego, Meets with Local Veterans and Food Aid Groups
This past weekend, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) hosted various events throughout San Diego to highlight the benefits of the American Rescue Plan. Congresswoman Jacobs also met local leaders and representatives to hear more about the needs of the community and how the federal government can help. The House is expected to vote on the final passage of the American Rescue Plan - legislation to get shots into arms, money into people’s pockets, and relief to small businesses and non-profits - … Continue Reading
March 03, 2021
Congresswoman Jacobs Remarks on HR 1: The World Is Watching
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) spoke on the House floor today in support of HR 1, a comprehensive legislative package to protect voting rights, expand ballot access, and strengthen our democracy. Congresswoman Jacobs, a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and the House Armed Services Committee, highlighted the international implications of strengthening and protecting American democracy. Prior to serving in Congress, Jacobs worked at the State Department and the United … Continue Reading
February 27, 2021
Statement from Congresswoman Jacobs on House Passage of the American Rescue Plan
Tonight, the House of Representatives passed the American Rescue Plan Act, a comprehensive relief package to put vaccines in arms, put students safely back in school, put money in people’s pockets, and put people back to work. The American Rescue Plan also provides funding to state and local governments and provisions to drastically reduce childhood poverty. Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) proudly voted for the legislation and releases the following statement: “For more than a year, our … Continue Reading
February 26, 2021
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Serves as Speaker Pro Tempore During Historic Debate on American Rescue Plan
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) presided over the House floor during debate Friday evening on the American Rescue Plan, beginning at approximately 8:40 PM Eastern. Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi designates other Members of Congress as Speaker Pro Tempore to preside over House sessions. Congresswoman Jacobs releases the following statement: “It is a tremendous honor to preside over floor debate on the American Rescue Plan. This is historic legislation, coming at a critical moment … Continue Reading