Press Releases
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Applauds Biden Administration Action to Help More Afghan Nationals Resettle in United States
The Department of State has announced an update to the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP), granting a Priority 2 (P-2) designation for certain Afghan nationals and their eligible family members. This designation expands the opportunity to permanently resettle in the United States to many thousands of Afghans and their immediate family members who are not eligible for a Special Immigrant Visa (SIV). Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53), a member of the House Armed Services Committee as … Continue Reading
August 03, 2021
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Statement on Updated CDC Eviction Moratorium
Today, the White House will announce a new moratorium on home evictions in areas with high levels of COVID-19. This weekend, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) joined Congresswoman Cori Bush and her colleagues in the Congressional Progressive Caucus outside the Capitol. Congresswoman Jacobs also spoke at a midnight rally as the original moratorium expired on Sunday morning, alongside Congresswoman Bush, Congresswoman Ocasio-Cortez, Congressman Bowman, and Congressman McGovern. Congresswoman … Continue Reading
July 29, 2021
Remarks by Congresswoman Sara Jacobs During Opening Hearing of Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth
The House Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth held its first hearing Thursday, titled “The Nature and Consequences of American Economic Disparity.” Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi attended the full hearing and gave opening and closing remarks. (Full hearing video here) Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) is one of just eight Democrats appointed to the committee by Speaker Pelosi, and the only freshman member. During her remarks at the hearing, Congresswoman Jacobs … Continue Reading
July 29, 2021
House Passes Appropriations Package That Includes $3 Million in Local Funding Secured by Congresswoman Jacobs
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 4502, legislation that included seven FY 2022 appropriations bills to fund the federal government. The legislation featured $3 million across four local projects in San Diego. This funding was secured by Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) who submitted Community Project Funding requests of $1,000,000 for the San Diego County Child Care Expansion Fund; $500,000 for the Linda Vista Branch Library Outdoor Early Learning Patio Project; … Continue Reading
July 24, 2021
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs’ Statement on Airstrikes in Somalia
In response to the U.S. airstrikes in Somalia targeting al-Shabab militants this week, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs issued the following statement: “I am deeply troubled by the news of the United States conducting airstrikes in Somalia this week. While I have been encouraged by the Biden Administration’s ongoing review and restrictions of its drone program, I have concerns about the legal justification of the recent strikes, particularly as they seem to have been conducted without White House … Continue Reading
July 23, 2021
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Votes for Legislation to Protect Afghan Partners, Continues Work on SIV Issue
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) voted Thursday for the ALLIES Act (H.R. 3985), legislation to protect Afghan interpreters, contractors, security personnel, and other partners who face deadly retribution by the Taliban for their work with the United States government. This bipartisan legislation will expand and expedite the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) process, which helps Afghan partners and their families safely immigrate to the United States. Congresswoman Jacobs, a member of … Continue Reading
July 22, 2021
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Speaks on House Floor on 200 Days of Building Back Better, Importance of Child Tax Credit
Marking the 200th day of the 117th Congress and her 200th day in office, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) spoke on the House floor yesterday on the Democratic Caucus’ work to deliver for the American people and build back better. Congresswoman Jacobs’ remarks highlighted the expanded Child Tax Credit. Congresswoman Jacobs met with parents and kids last week at the South Bay Family YMCA day camp at Casillas Elementary School in Chula Vista to hear how they are benefiting from the Child Tax … Continue Reading
July 17, 2021
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Joins Congressional Delegation for Christening of USNS John Lewis
On the first anniversary of the late Congressman John Lewis’ passing, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53), San Diego’s sole representative on the House Armed Services Committee, joined a congressional delegation led by Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi to christen the USNS John Lewis at San Diego’s General Dynamics-NASSCO Shipyard. To mark the occasion, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs issued the following statement: “One year ago today, we lost one of the greatest civil rights leaders our country … Continue Reading
July 15, 2021
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Touts Expanded Child Tax Credit Payments at Child Tax Credit Awareness Event with Local YMCA
Today, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs joined the South Bay Family YMCA to mark the first monthly payments of the Child Tax Credit and spread awareness about the newly expanded benefits. Congresswoman Jacobs toured the YMCA’s day camp at Casillas Elementary School in Chula Vista before talking with parents and children who are benefitting from the Child Tax Credit and hearing about what additional support Congress can provide. Congress passed the expanded Child Tax Credit as part of the American … Continue Reading
July 14, 2021
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Secures Funding for San Diego Projects in House Appropriations Bill
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-53) has secured $2 million in federal funding for three local projects included in the Fiscal Year 2022 House Appropriations bill. This is the first step in federal funding being directed towards local projects supported by the City of San Diego. On Monday, the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies approved the Fiscal Year 2022 Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related … Continue Reading
July 01, 2021
Congresswoman Jacobs, Congresswoman Bass, Congressman Castro, Congressman Cicilline, Introduce Legislation to Ensure U.S. Pays Share of UN Peacekeeping Dues
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) has filed legislation to ensure the United States pays its share for United Nations Peacekeeping missions, to bolster U.S. credibility and influence at the UN, and to boost efforts to strengthen and reform peacekeeping operations. Since 2017, the United States has accrued more than $1 billion in debt on its financial obligations to UN Peacekeeping and damaged its credibility at the UN. The UN currently maintains thirteen missions around the … Continue Reading
June 29, 2021
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Leads Letter to President Biden Urging Swift Implementation of the Global Fragility Act
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) led a letter to the White House calling for the swift implementation of the Global Fragility Act (GFA), bipartisan legislation passed in December 2019 designed to improve interagency coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of the U.S. response to conflict abroad. The letter was co-led by Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Gregory Meeks (D-NY-05), Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Michael McCaul (R-TX-10), House Armed Services Committee Chair Adam Smith … Continue Reading
June 24, 2021
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Statement on Proposed Infrastructure Deal
On Thursday, the White House and a bipartisan group of Senators announced an infrastructure framework. Speaker Pelosi announced that the infrastructure package would continue on a dual track alongside a larger reconciliation bill to address the economy. Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) has repeatedly emphasized the importance of investing in the care economy and making the expansion of the Child Tax Credit permanent, including speaking on the House floor and leading a letter to the … Continue Reading
June 24, 2021
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs’ Request for $1 Million in Child Care Funding for San Diego County Included in FY 2022 House Appropriations Bill
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-53) has secured $1 million in federal funding for the County of San Diego Child Care Expansion Fund in the Fiscal Year 2022 Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Subcommittee Appropriations bill. Jacobs’ Community Project Funding request was the largest project advanced in the bill and is currently the only request advanced within San Diego County. The $1 million in federal funding for the Child Care Expansion Fund would be used by the County of San … Continue Reading
June 23, 2021
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Delivers Floor Remarks on Pride Month
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) spoke on the House floor on Tuesday evening on Pride Month. Congresswoman Jacobs is the proud sister to a trans brother and a gender non-conforming sibling and a member of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus. Jacobs is an original co-sponsor of the Equality Act, which prohibits discrimination against members of the LGBTQ+ community in the areas of employment, education, credit, housing, jury service, federal funding, and more by adding gender … Continue Reading
June 17, 2021
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Speaks on House Floor on Importance of Child Care Workers, Investing in Care Economy
Yesterday, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) spoke on the House Floor in support of child care workers and the importance of investing in the care economy. Congresswoman Jacobs is a strong proponent of building America’s care economy and met last week with child care and elder care providers and workers in San Diego. Congresswoman Jacobs is a lead co-sponsor of Senator Elizabeth Warren’s Universal Child Care and Early Learning Act. Congresswoman Jacobs also fought for the $39 billion in … Continue Reading
June 17, 2021
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Votes to Repeal 2002 Iraq War Authorization of Military Force
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) voted today to repeal the 2002 Authorization of Military Force (AUMF) that authorized the war in Iraq, which began in 2003. Congresswoman Jacobs is the third-youngest member of Congress and was in middle school when the 2002 AUMF was put in place. A member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs and House Armed Services Committee, Congresswoman Jacobs supports repealing the 1957, 1991, and 2002 AUMFs, and repealing and replacing the 2001 AUMF. During … Continue Reading
June 16, 2021
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Appointed to Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth
On Tuesday, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi announced the appointment of Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA-53) to the House Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth. Congresswoman Jacobs is the sole Democratic freshman and one of just eight Democrats to serve on the Select Committee, which will focus on the widening wealth and income disparity in the United States. The Select Committee is modeled after the Temporary National Economic Committee that was established by … Continue Reading
June 11, 2021
Reps. Castro and Jacobs Introduce Legislation to Restore and Strengthen U.S. Leadership in International Organizations
WASHINGTON — Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Chair of the Subcommittee on International Development, International Organizations, and Global Corporate Social Impact, and Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-53), the subcommittee’s Vice Chair, introduced the Restoring U.S. Leadership in International Organizations Act of 2021. This legislation would boost America’s diplomatic presence at the U.S. Mission to the United Nations and incentivize American diplomats to serve in international … Continue Reading
June 11, 2021
Congresswoman Jacobs Tours Child Care and Senior Care Facilities in San Diego to Highlight Importance of Care Economy
San Diego, California - This week, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-53) visited and toured care facilities in San Diego and Chula Vista to highlight the importance of the care economy and hear about the needs and experiences of local care workers. On Wednesday, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs visited St. Paul’s Plaza, a local senior center in Chula Vista, met with administrators, and toured their memory care center. On Thursday, she toured the Copley-Price YMCA Early Childhood Education Center and … Continue Reading