Press Releases
Rep. Sara Jacobs Statement on Ending Title 42 and Passage of H.R. 2
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) released the following statement on the end of Title 42 and her vote against the Republican-led H.R. 2, which would undermine the economy and food supply chain, end the asylum system, jail children and families indefinitely, worsen the situation at the border, and criminalize visa overstays. Congresswoman Sara Jacobs also led Reps. Scott Peters (CA-50), Juan Vargas (CA-52), and Raul Ruiz (CA-25) in sending a letter to President Biden calling for the … Continue Reading
May 09, 2023
Rep. Sara Jacobs Joined HASC Chairman Mike Rogers on Congressional Delegation to Morocco, Niger, Benin, Senegal
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, joined House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (AL-03) and Rep. Dale Strong (AL-05) on a congressional delegation last week to visit Morocco, Niger, Benin, and Senegal. View and Download Pictures of Rep. Sara Jacobs’ CODEL Here Congresswoman Sara Jacobs, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, said: “The African continent has the youngest and … Continue Reading
April 28, 2023
Reps. Sara Jacobs, Cory Mills Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Future Children’s Tylenol and Motrin Drug Shortages
In response to the shortage of children’s Tylenol and Motrin that’s left store shelves empty for months across the country, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Congressman Cory Mills (FL-07) introduced bipartisan legislation to minimize and prevent future drug shortages. The Drug Shortage Prevention Act would require manufacturers to notify the FDA if they experience six consecutive weeks of an increase in product demand to minimize drug shortages and improve the FDA’s predictive ability and … Continue Reading
April 26, 2023
Rep. Sara Jacobs Votes Against House Republicans’ Reckless Debt Ceiling Demands
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) voted against House Republicans’ reckless debt ceiling demands (H.R. 2811), which push the United States closer to defaulting on its debt and a step closer to catastrophic job losses and drastic cuts to government services that San Diegans and all Americans rely on every day. Congresswoman Sara Jacobs said: “It’s outrageous that House Republicans are using extortion to extract devastating cuts to federal programs that millions of Americans rely on every … Continue Reading
April 25, 2023
Rep. Sara Jacobs Joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Congressional Delegation to Ghana and Israel
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, joined Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries on a congressional delegation to visit Ghana and Israel. View and Download Pictures of Rep. Sara Jacobs’ CODEL Here Congresswoman Sara Jacobs, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Reps. Gregory Meeks, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Yvette Clarke, Stacey Plaskett, Nanette Barragán, Josh Gottheimer, Steven Horsford, Lizzie Fletcher, Joe Neguse, and … Continue Reading
April 21, 2023
Rep. Sara Jacobs’ Statement on U.S. Supreme Court’s Stay of Federal Court Ruling on Mifepristone
Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s stay of the federal court ruling on mifepristone, ensuring the medication will remain available during the appeals process, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) released the following statement: “For over 20 years, mifepristone has been safe, effective, and on the market - and that remains true after today’s Supreme Court ruling. But the fight doesn’t stop here as the merits of the case are considered in the Fifth Circuit. Extremist Republicans and far-right … Continue Reading
April 18, 2023
Rep. Sara Jacobs Traveled to Kenya with Bipartisan Congressional Delegation
Last week, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, joined a bipartisan congressional delegation, led by CARE and Save the Children, to visit Kenya. Congresswoman Sara Jacobs, Rep. Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Rep. Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14), Rep. Jonathan Jackson (IL-01), and Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) saw the impact of U.S. development and humanitarian investments firsthand to address the ongoing … Continue Reading
April 18, 2023
Rep. Sara Jacobs Cautions Against Matching PRC One-for-One on the African Continent for the Sake of Competition
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, cautioned against the United States matching the People’s Republic of China one-for-one on the African continent purely for the sake of competition. During the hearing entitled, Great Power Competition Implications in Africa: The Chinese Communist Party, Congresswoman Jacobs applauded the Biden Administration’s steps to reengage with African nations while urging that the U.S. should remember … Continue Reading
April 12, 2023
Reps. Jacobs and Eshoo Statement on New HIPAA Rule Protecting Reproductive Health Care Privacy
Representatives Sara Jacobs (D-CA-51) and Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA-16) released the following statement thanking the Department of Health and Humans Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights for issuing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to strengthen the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy Rule to better protect reproductive health information: “When we go to the doctor, we shouldn’t second guess or question whether our personal health information will be kept … Continue Reading
April 10, 2023
Rep. Sara Jacobs Pens Op-Ed in The San Diego Union-Tribune Calling to Improve Military Quality of Life
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) today penned an op-ed in The San Diego Union-Tribune, calling for increased federal investments to improve the quality of life of our service members and military families in order to address recruitment and readiness challenges and live up to our country’s values. Read Rep. Sara Jacobs’ Op-Ed Here In her op-ed, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs writes: “In San Diego, nearly everyone scrambles to find housing that’s affordable, but it’s even harder for our … Continue Reading
April 07, 2023
Rep. Sara Jacobs’ Statement on Federal Court Ruling That Could Suspend FDA’s Approval of Mifepristone
Following a federal court ruling today that could suspend the Food and Drug Administration’s decades-long approval of mifepristone and block 40 million women from abortion access, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) released the following statement: “As a 34-year-old woman, I can’t take this anymore - another massive, misogynistic attack on my health care by a man who doesn’t know a damn thing about my body. This unilateral decision has far-reaching, life-altering consequences: it could … Continue Reading
March 31, 2023
Rep. Sara Jacobs, Sen. Brian Schatz Introduce International Transgender Day of Visibility Resolution
In recognition of International Transgender Day of Visibility, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Co-Chair of the Transgender Equality Task Force, and Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) introduced a bicameral resolution today to celebrate the many contributions and achievements of the transgender community and affirm their human rights. Congresswoman Sara Jacobs, Co-Chair of the Transgender Equality Task Force, said, “I’m so proud to be the sister of a trans brother and a gender non-conforming … Continue Reading
March 31, 2023
Rep. Sara Jacobs Co-Leads Legislation to Implement Universal Full-Day Kindergarten
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (D-CA) joined Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ),and Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) in introducing the Universal Full-Day Kindergarten Act, a bill which would create a grant program aimed at expanding access to full-day Kindergarten for families across the country. “High quality, full-day kindergarten unlocks the potential for every child to be the best, brightest, and happiest versions of themselves,” said Rep. Sara Jacobs. “On top of that, this is one of the best … Continue Reading
March 30, 2023
Rep. Sara Jacobs Congratulates SDSU on Making it to the NCAA Final Four
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) spoke on the House Floor today congratulating San Diego State University on making it to the NCAA Final Four and wishing them luck ahead of this weekend’s game against Florida Atlantic. Watch Rep. Sara Jacobs’ Speech on the House Floor Here Congresswoman Sara Jacobs said: “I rise today as an incredibly proud San Diegan - and the proud daughter of an SDSU alum - to congratulate San Diego State University for making it to the Final Four for the first … Continue Reading
March 30, 2023
Rep. Sara Jacobs Votes Against Massive Giveaway to Fossil Fuel Industry
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) voted today against H.R. 1, which would add $2.9 billion to the nation’s deficit, give handouts to the oil, gas, and mining industries, and weaken key environmental and public health protections. Congresswoman Sara Jacobs said: “As one of the youngest Members of Congress, I know that it’s a false choice between protecting and preserving our environment and guaranteeing our energy security. We can and should have both. In fact, clean, renewable energy is … Continue Reading
March 28, 2023
Rep. Sara Jacobs, Rep. Robert Garcia, Sen. Ed Markey Introduce International Human Rights Defense Act
Ahead of the second international Summit for Democracy and as LGBTQI+ people experience growing assaults on their safety and freedom both domestically and internationally, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) joined Congressman Robert Garcia (CA-42) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today to introduce the International Human Rights Defense Act to affirm the U.S.’s role in protecting and promoting LGBTQI+ rights. The legislation would make permanent the office of the Special Envoy for the … Continue Reading
March 27, 2023
Rep. Sara Jacobs Introduces Bill to Prohibit Discrimination in the Military and Protect Trans Service Members
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) introduced legislation today that would prohibit discrimination in the military and protect transgender service members. The Ensuring Military Readiness Not Discrimination Act, commonly referred to as “The Truman Amendment,” builds on the progress of President Truman’s historic 1948 executive orders and would prevent future discriminatory policies like “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” President Trump’s transgender military service ban, and Senator Rubio and … Continue Reading
March 27, 2023
Rep. Sara Jacobs Statement on Release of Global Fragility Act’s 10-Year Country Plans
Following the Biden Administration’s release of its 10-year plans for implementing the Global Fragility Act’s U.S. Strategy to Prevent Conflict and Promote Stability with partner countries: Haiti, Libya, Mozambique, Papua New Guinea, and Coastal West Africa, including Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, Guinea, and Togo, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) released the following statement: “In today’s interconnected world, our own national security is tied to the security, stability, and prosperity of … Continue Reading
March 27, 2023
Rep. Sara Jacobs Joins Bipartisan Coalition to Expand Eligibility for Military Family Nutrition Assistance
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) joined a bipartisan coalition, including Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Blake Moore (UT-01), Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Don Bacon (NE-02), Mike Levin (CA-49), and House Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-05), in introducing the Military Food Security Act. The legislation would expand eligibility for the Basic Needs Allowance (BNA) by excluding Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) from income calculations that determine eligibility for … Continue Reading
March 24, 2023
Rep. Sara Jacobs Votes Against H.R. 5
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) voted against H.R. 5, which would increase book bans and censorship while undermining local control and teacher autonomy. The congresswoman’s two amendments to the bill, which were ultimately not adopted, would have eliminated an unfunded mandate requiring schools to print professional development and curriculum materials at zero cost and eliminate an unnecessary provision permitting parents and guardians to review professional development materials for … Continue Reading