Press Releases
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. 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 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 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
June 22, 2023
Rep. Sara Jacobs Secures Wins to Improve Military Child Care, Housing, Fertility, Food Security in NDAA Markup, Votes Yes
After securing more than a dozen amendments to expand access to child care and housing, strengthen food security, increase fertility options, and better align defense policies with foreign policy goals, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) voted to pass the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) through the House Armed Service Committee. Congresswoman Sara Jacobs said, “We ask so much of our service members and military families - knowing that they’ll be separated from home and their loved … Continue Reading
June 20, 2023
Rep. Jacobs, RM Meeks, Reps. Jackson, Cherfilus-McCormick, Kamlager-Dove, Allred Introduce Resolution Supporting the African Union Joining the G20
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, introduced a resolution supporting the African Union’s permanent membership in the Group of 20 (G20). Building on the commitments made at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in 2022, the resolution calls on the U.S. to use its voice, vote, and influence at the G20 to expeditiously facilitate the African Union’s permanent membership. House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory Meeks … Continue Reading
June 16, 2023
Rep. Sara Jacobs Introduces Resolution to Recognize Children’s Week
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) introduced a resolution today to recognize Children’s Week and call for more policies to improve children’s health, well-being, development, education, and safety to ensure their long-term success. Congresswoman Sara Jacobs said, “Investing in children pays off by every metric - improving their health and well-being, creating better outcomes in their schooling and career, and generating a significant return on investment. That’s why I’m so proud to … Continue Reading
June 16, 2023
Reps. Jacobs, Bice Reintroduce the “Workforce and Education Partnership Act"
Representatives Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Stephanie Bice (OK-05) introduced, the “Workforce and Education Partnership Act”. This legislation would authorize the expansion of three existing “Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act” grant programs to create new partnerships between employers and educational institutions. These partnerships would focus on filling the most critical job vacancies identified by the state and local workforce boards. Congresswoman Sara Jacobs said, “From the COVID-19 … Continue Reading
June 15, 2023
Reps. Jacobs, Castro, Jackson, Phillips, and Kamlager-Dove Introduce Bill to Ensure U.S. Pays Fair Share of UN Peacekeeping Dues
Representatives Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), Dean Phillips (MN-03), and Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) reintroduced the U.S. Commitment to Peacekeeping Act, which would eliminate the Congressionally-mandated cap of United States contributions to United Nations peacekeeping operations and help restore U.S. standing on the global stage. In 1994, Congress voted to cap U.S. contributions to UN peacekeeping operations at 25 percent. But since then, the … Continue Reading
June 14, 2023
Rep. Sara Jacobs Co-Leads Legislation to Codify the Right to Contraception
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) today introduced the Right to Contraception Act alongside Representatives Kathy Manning (NC-06), Nikema Williams (GA-05), and Angie Craig (MN-02), and Senators Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL). The legislation would codify and strengthen the right to contraception, which the Supreme Court first recognized more than half a century ago in its Griswold v. Connecticut decision. Enshrining the right to contraception into … Continue Reading
May 31, 2023
Rep. Sara Jacobs Votes to Prevent Catastrophic Default
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51), a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and the New Democrat Coalition, today voted to avert a historic default despite serious concerns about the expanded work requirements and cuts to the social safety net. Congresswoman Sara Jacobs said: “After serious consideration, I voted yes on the Bipartisan Budget Agreement to prevent the first default in our country’s history, which could send millions of people into poverty, kill millions of jobs, … Continue Reading
May 20, 2023
Reps. Sara Jacobs, Jason Crow Urge Full Investigation into Potential Civilian Casualty from U.S. Strike in Syria
Following reports that a U.S. military strike may have killed a Syrian civilian instead of a senior al-Qaeda (AQ) leader, Reps. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Jason Crow (CO-06), Co-Chairs of the Protection of Civilians in Conflict Caucus, urged a full investigation into the incident. The lawmakers said: “We’re alarmed by reports that the U.S. military is no longer confident this strike killed a senior al-Qaeda official and instead may have killed Lotfi Hassan Misto, a father of ten who was … Continue Reading
May 19, 2023
Rep. Sara Jacobs Renews Calls to Improve Military Quality of Life Following Navy’s Investigation into USS George Washington Suicides
Following the release of the Navy’s investigation into the series of suicides of sailors assigned to the USS George Washington last year which recommends new manning requirements, improved living conditions, and expanded access to mental health resources, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) renewed her calls to improve the quality of life for service members and military families. Congresswoman Sara Jacobs said, “Military families often ask what I’m doing to take care of our service members … Continue Reading
May 17, 2023
Rep. Sara Jacobs Leads Reintroduction of My Body, My Data Act to Protect Reproductive and Sexual Health Data
As the federal court of appeals hears oral arguments today in a case that could limit access to mifepristone, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) reintroduced the landmark My Body, My Data Act to create a new national standard to protect reproductive and sexual health data. Senators Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and Ron Wyden (D-OR) lead the companion legislation in the Senate. Since the Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to an abortion, half of states are expected to ban or severely … Continue Reading