Press Releases
Rep. Sara Jacobs Slams Latest Attack on Mifepristone Access
Following the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit’s new ruling, which if upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court, would roll back mifepristone access, Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) released the following statement: “Right-wing Republicans know they can’t win at the ballot box so they’ve chosen to weaponize the courts and ignore decades of precedent and science to enact their dystopian, anti-abortion agenda. While mifepristone remains safe, effective, and for now widely available, this is the … Continue Reading
August 01, 2023
Jacobs, Bonamici, Kaine, Smith, Warren Lead Bicameral Call to Avert Child Care Funding Cliff
Today Representatives Sara Jacobs (D-CA) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), along with Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Tina Smith (D-MN), and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) called on President Joe Biden to support efforts to provide needed funding to prevent a national wave of child care closures. Congress secured historic funding through the American Rescue Plan Act to stabilize child care amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but that relief funding is set to end at this September. In a recent report, The Century … Continue Reading
July 28, 2023
Rep. Sara Jacobs Introduces Bill to Push DoD to Review and Make Amends for Past Cases of Civilian Harm
Following NPR’s investigation revealing flaws in the Department of Defense’s investigative processes on potential Syrian civilian casualties during the 2019 raid on ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Co-Chair of the Protection of Civilians in Conflict (POCC) Caucus, introduced the Civilian Harm Review and Reassessment Act. The legislation would require the DoD to review and reinvestigate past cases of civilian harm since 2011, and make amends if necessary. Reps. Ro … Continue Reading
July 26, 2023
Rep. Sara Jacobs Statement on Niger
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, released the following statement regarding the unfolding situation in Niger: “The unfolding situation in Niger could be the latest in a string of coups in the Sahel. President Bazoum must be released and the constitutional order restored. But beyond that, we need to rethink our approach to promoting good governance in the … Continue Reading
July 25, 2023
Rep. Sara Jacobs Introduces Atrocity Prevention Act
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) introduced the Atrocity Prevention Act, which would help create a whole-of-government approach to preventing mass atrocities, like genocide and war crimes, by ensuring that U.S. security assistance aligns with atrocity prevention objectives. The legislation fills in the gaps of the landmark Elie Wiesel Genocide and Atrocities Prevention Act (EWGAPA) by requiring the U.S. to assess whether providing security assistance will exacerbate the potential for atrocities in … Continue Reading
July 18, 2023
Reps. Jacobs, Davidson, Lofgren, Nadler, Biggs, Buck, Jayapal, & Massie Introduce Bipartisan Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act, Closing Warrantless Surveillance Loophole
U.S. Representatives Sara Jacobs (D-CA), Warren Davidson (R-OH), Zoe Lofgren (D-CA), Jerry Nadler (D-NY), Andy Biggs (R-AZ), Ken Buck (R-CO), Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), and Thomas Massie (R-KY) introduced the bipartisan Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act. This legislation stops the federal government from circumventing the Fourth Amendment right to privacy by closing loopholes that allow the government to purchase Americans’ data from big tech companies without a search warrant. “Right … Continue Reading
July 14, 2023
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Statement on Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Amendment on Cluster Munitions
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) released a statement on not being able to vote for Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA-14)’s amendment banning the transfer of cluster munitions to Ukraine only. Last night, Republicans on the House Rules Committee opposed Congresswoman Jacobs’ bipartisan amendment that would have banned the transfer of cluster munitions to all countries, instead opting to pass Congresswoman Greene’s narrow, politically-motivated amendment. Congresswoman Greene has … Continue Reading
July 14, 2023
Rep. Sara Jacobs Joins Bipartisan Resolution to Call for End to Sudan Conflict
U.S. Representatives Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Young Kim (CA-40), Dan Kildee (MI-08), and Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) introduced a bipartisan resolution to show Congress is united in condemning the outbreak of armed conflict in Sudan, supporting a ceasefire, and promoting democracy. The bipartisan resolution would: Call on the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to immediately adhere to previously signed ceasefire agreements; Condemn the outbreak of armed conflict in … Continue Reading
July 14, 2023
Rep. Sara Jacobs Rejects $886 Billion NDAA Riddled with Far-Right, Extreme Priorities
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) voted against the $886 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2024, which sets defense policies and funding limits, because it was riddled with extreme Republican priorities, including restricting abortion access, cuts to necessary transgender health care, and eliminating diversity programs. Congresswoman Sara Jacobs said, “Many service members in San Diego are living in their cars because they can’t afford housing, lack affordable child … Continue Reading
July 06, 2023
Rep. Sara Jacobs Opposes Administration’s Anticipated Announcement to Send Cluster Munitions to Ukraine
Ahead of the Administration’s anticipated announcement to send cluster munitions to Ukraine, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) released the following statement: “Since Russia defied the rules-based international order and illegally invaded Ukraine without provocation or justification, I’ve been grateful for President Biden’s expertise and level-headedness in handling this crisis. He’s united the international community behind Ukraine and been thoughtful and deliberate in deciding what … Continue Reading
July 06, 2023
Jacobs, Warren, Van Hollen Call on DoD to Release Information on Possible Civilian Casualty from Recent Syria Airstrike
U.S. Representative Sara Jacobs (D-Calif.), a member of the House Armed Services and Foreign Affairs Committees, and U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and Chris Van Hollen (D-Maryland), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III, expressing concerns that a recent May 2023 U.S. airstrike in Syria may have killed a civilian. Senators Warren and Van Hollen and Representative … Continue Reading
June 30, 2023
Reps. Houlahan, Jacobs, Strickland and Senator Gillibrand Introduce Legislation to Lift Restrictions on DoD Funds, Facilities Being Used for Abortions
Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), Sara Jacobs (D-CA), and Marilyn Strickland (D-WA) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced the Military Access to Reproductive Care and Health (MARCH) for Military Servicemembers Act, or the MARCH for Military Servicemembers Act. The bicameral legislation would amend current U.S. Code to allow the Department of Defense (DoD) to use available funds and facilities to perform abortions. "I hear my Republican colleagues talk about how much they … Continue Reading
June 30, 2023
Reps. Sara Jacobs, Brian Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Impose Sanctions on Perpetrators of Human Rights Violations Against LGBTQ+ Community
Representatives Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) introduced the Global Respect Act today. The bipartisan legislation would impose sanctions on foreign individuals responsible for human rights violations against the LGBTQ+ community around the world. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) lead the companion legislation in the Senate. Congresswoman Sara Jacobs, Vice Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus, said, “Living authentically should never mean … Continue Reading
June 30, 2023
Reps. Peters, Vargas, Jacobs, & Levin Submit NDAA Amendment Calling for Federal Emergency Declaration for Tijuana River Valley
Today, Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) introduced an amendment to the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), calling on the administration to declare the Tijuana River Valley wastewater contamination a federal emergency. The amendment also calls on the federal government to abide by Minute 328, the agreement with Mexico to reduce wastewater contamination through infrastructure projects on both sides of the border, to commit all resources needed to solve this environmental justice … Continue Reading
June 28, 2023
Reps. Jacobs, Schiff Introduce Bill to Help People Navigate Housing System
Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-Calif.) and Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the Housing Navigators Act to create a new program through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Housing Counseling (OHC) to provide direct housing counseling for renters and people experiencing homelessness to connect with critical services and housing placement opportunities. “Escaping homelessness is incredibly challenging - and that’s partly because those experiencing homelessness and people … Continue Reading
June 26, 2023
Reps. Jacobs and Lee Introduce Resolution Calling for an End to Child Poverty
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-12) today introduced a resolution to fully invest in and address the child poverty crisis in America. The proposed legislation encourages establishing a national child poverty reduction target; calls to make permanent and improve the Child Tax Credit; and urges to make permanent the Children's Interagency Coordinating Council, to improve domestic child outcomes, and invests in child health, education, housing, and food … Continue Reading
June 24, 2023
Rep. Sara Jacobs Pens MSNBC Op-Ed Calling for Passage of the My Body, My Data Act
On the one-year anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision that overturned the constitutional right to an abortion, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) penned an op-ed for MSNBC.com, calling for passage of her bill, the My Body, My Data Act, which would create a new national standard to protect reproductive and sexual health data. Read Rep. Sara Jacobs’ Op-Ed Here Congresswoman Sara Jacobs wrote: “Like millions of other young people, I use a period app … Continue Reading
June 23, 2023
Rep. Sara Jacobs Honors San Diego Gun Safety Advocate Ira Sharp on House Floor
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) honored the memory of Ira Sharp, a beloved San Diego gun safety advocate, on the House Floor today. Watch Rep. Sara Jacobs’ Floor Speech Here Congresswoman Sara Jacobs said: “I rise today to honor the memory of Ira Sharp, a beloved member of the greater San Diego community, who passed away this month. “Ira was a native of St. Louis, where he came of age organizing sit-ins at segregated restaurants, activating students in support of civil … Continue Reading
June 23, 2023
Rep. Sara Jacobs Statement Ahead of 1 Year Anniversary of the Dobbs Decision
Ahead of the one year anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision that overturned the constitutional right to an abortion, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) released the following statement: “When the Dobbs decision leaked, I was so angry that my whole body was literally shaking - immediately imagining all the inevitable pain, suffering, dehumanization, and death it would cause. And in this past year, my worst nightmares have come true. Today, 20 states have … Continue Reading
June 22, 2023
Jacobs, Ross, Sánchez, Raskin, Watson Coleman Introduce Proxy Voting Amendment to the House Rules
Representative Sara Jacobs (CA-51) joined Representatives Deborah Ross (NC-02), Linda Sánchez (CA-38), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) in introducing an amendment to the House Rules for the 118th Congress that would allow Members to proxy vote if they, their spouse, or their dependents are experiencing serious medical conditions, including a pregnancy-related condition. House Democrats instituted proxy voting in the 117th Congress to keep people safe and prevent the … Continue Reading