Press Releases
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 Sara Jacobs said, “As one of the youngest Members of Congress, I’m painfully aware of how outdated our laws are and how we’ve largely failed to keep up with technology.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
December 14, 2023
Rep. Sara Jacobs Denounces Rise of Antisemitism on House Floor
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), the youngest Jewish Member of Congress, spoke on the House Floor about the rise of antisemitism and called for Congress to fully fund and implement the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism. Watch Rep. Sara Jacobs’ Floor Speech Here Rep. Sara Jacobs said: “As the youngest Jewish Member of Congress, I know personally how hard it feels to be Jewish - because I live it every day. “I was in the House Chamber on January 6th when insurrectionists stormed the … Continue Reading
December 14, 2023
Jacobs, Castro Introduce Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Leadership, Influence in International Organizations
Today, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51), the ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, and Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), the ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere, introduced the Restoring U.S. Leadership in International Organizations Act of 2023, legislation that would strengthen U.S. leadership and influence within international organizations. “America’s leadership on the world stage won’t be restored through … Continue Reading
December 14, 2023
Rep. Sara Jacobs Brings Home Big Wins for San Diego’s Military Community in Annual Defense Bill
Rep. Sara Jacobs voted to pass the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) after securing more than a dozen big wins for San Diego, including expanding access to housing and child care, strengthening food security, and aligning defense policies with foreign policy goals. Rep. Sara Jacobs said: “Our service members and their families sacrifice so much for us - and in return for all that they’ve given up, they’ve earned and deserve to live with dignity. But I’ve heard from too many … Continue Reading
December 13, 2023
Rep. Sara Jacobs Statement on H. Res. 927
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), the youngest Jewish Member of Congress, will vote against H.Res. 927, and instead has called for substantive efforts to fully fund and implement the U.S. National Strategy to Counter Antisemitism. Rep. Sara Jacobs said, “A non-binding resolution designed to divide won’t make Jewish students any safer - and certainly not one led by Congresswoman Stefanik, who only stands against antisemitism when it’s personally and politically expedient. Antisemitism was on the … Continue Reading
December 12, 2023
Jacobs, Ramirez, 18 Members of Congress Urge President Biden to Urgently Address Rising Settler Violence in West Bank
Congresswomen Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) led 18 members of Congress in calling President Joe Biden to take immediate action to address settler violence and protect the lives and well-being of Palestinians in the West Bank. In the letter, also addressed to Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, the members of Congress urged the Administration to thoroughly investigate and take the urgent necessary actions to hold all parties accountable, including determining if any of the … Continue Reading
December 12, 2023
Jacobs, Wyden, Jayapal Inquiry Finds Pharmacies Fail to Protect the Privacy of Americans’ Medical Records; HHS Must Update Health Privacy Rules
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) joined Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and Rep. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) in revealing that major pharmacy chains fail to protect the privacy of their customers, in the results of a new inquiry released today. The members called on the Department of Health and Human Services to improve federal health privacy regulations to better protect Americans’ prescriptions and other health records held by pharmacies, and to conduct follow-up pharmacy privacy … Continue Reading
December 08, 2023
Regional Leaders Urge Against Redirecting Personnel Away from San Diego’s Ports of Entry
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) joined Mayor Todd Gloria today in issuing the following statements in response to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s planned temporarily closure of the PedWest border crossing at the San Ysidro Port of Entry: “Closing PedWest right before the holiday season will severely increase border wait times and hurt our local businesses and regional economy,” said Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51). “That’s why I urge Secretary Mayorkas to reverse this short-sighted decision. … Continue Reading
December 05, 2023
Reps. Sara Jacobs, Dan Goldman Introduce Bill Package to Reduce Student Loan Debt Burden
Reps. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Dan Goldman (NY-10) today introduced a package of legislation to help combat the unaffordability crisis facing American higher education. The GRADUATE Act enacts a long overdue expansion of the Student Loan Interest Deduction for the first time since 2001, raising the deduction to $10,000 for qualifying borrowers and covering payments of the student loan principal for the first time. The Codifying SAVE Plan Act enshrines the Biden Administration’s historic student … Continue Reading