Press Releases | U.S. Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Of California's 51st District (2024)

April 20, 2024

Rep. Sara Jacobs Votes to Pass Humanitarian Aid for Sudan and Gaza; Defensive Aid for Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan

Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) voted to pass humanitarian aid for Sudan and Gaza; defensive aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan; and more.Rep. Sara Jacobs said:“Last month, as Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, I visited Sudanese refugees along the Sudan-Chad border and saw firsthand their dire need for help. Sudan is facing the world’s largest internal displacement crisis, and 25 million people - including 14 million children - need immediate humanitarian …ContinueReading

April 20, 2024

Rep. Sara Jacobs Calls for Comprehensive Immigration Reform – Not Campaign Stunts

Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) voted against a Republican-led bill that would reinstate Title 42 and the Remain in Mexico policy, end the asylum system, jail children and families indefinitely, worsen the situation at the border, criminalize visa overstays, and other inhumane policies.Rep. Sara Jacobs said:“San Diegans aren’t interested in campaign stunts masquerading as border policies; we want effective solutions that support border communities and address our broken immigration system. I …ContinueReading

April 17, 2024

House Passes Jacobs-Backed Bill to Protect Americans’ Privacy

The House passed the bipartisanFourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act, co-led by Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), which would close the data broker loophole and prevent law enforcement and intelligence agencies from buying American’s personal information without a warrant.Watch Rep. Sara Jacobs’ Floor Speech HereEarlier today on the House Floor, Rep. Sara Jacobs said:“Under almost any other circ*mstance, law enforcement and intelligence agencies need a warrant to access our personal information. …ContinueReading

April 13, 2024

Rep. Sara Jacobs Statement on Iran's Attack on Israel

Following Iran’s attack on Israel, Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) released the following statement:“My heart goes out to the Israeli people who are suffering attacks from Iran. I have family in Tel Aviv so I know how painful and personal this feels, especially as Jews in Israel and around the world are still reeling from the horrific attack on October 7th.“I unequivocally condemn this attack and Iran’s efforts to destabilize and sow further discord in the region. We must now focus on avoiding a …ContinueReading

April 12, 2024

Rep. Sara Jacobs Votes Against Reauthorizing FISA and Section 702 Without Meaningful, Permanent Reforms

Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) voted against reauthorizing the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), including Section 702, because it failed to have any meaningful and permanent reforms to protect Americans’ 4th Amendment rights.Rep. Sara Jacobs said:“We can keep our country safe while simultaneously protecting Americans’ 4th Amendment rights to privacy, but this version of the FISA reauthorization doesn’t get that balance right. In San Diego, AAPI and Middle Eastern communities are …ContinueReading

April 11, 2024

Rep. Sara Jacobs Touts Big Wins for San Diego in Military Quality of Life Panel Report

Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), a member of the House Armed Services Committee’s Military Quality of Life Panel, praised the panel’sreport of recommendationsto improve service members’ pay and compensation, child care, housing, health care, and spouse support. These improvements will dramatically improve the quality of life of service members and military families in San Diego, the country’s largest military community.At a press conference today, Rep. Sara Jacobs said:“I’m incredibly proud to …ContinueReading

April 01, 2024

Jacobs, Booker, Lee Joint Statement on Trip to Chad

Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, and Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations issued the following joint statement after returning from Chad, where they had meetings in N’Djamena with the Transitional Military Council (CMT) President Mahamat Deby, members …ContinueReading

March 29, 2024

Reps. Sara Jacobs, Pramila Jayapal, Mark Pocan, Sen. Brian Schatz Introduce Bicameral Transgender Day of Visibility Resolution

March 28, 2024

Rep. Sara Jacobs Co-Leads Bill to Protect Americans' Reproductive Data Privacy

Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA) joined Reps. Ted W. Lieu (D-CA),Deborah Ross (D-NC), Hillary Scholten (D-MI) and Maxwell Frost (D-FL) in introducing theReproductive Data Privacy and Protection Act.The legislation would protect reproductive health care from law enforcement’s use of surveillance technologies. Since the 2022 Dobbs Supreme Court decision, law enforcement agencies have obtained data, including geolocation data and private messages, to investigate and prosecute abortions. This data could …ContinueReading

March 26, 2024

Rep. Sara Jacobs Pens Elle Op-Ed Calling for Passage of the My Body, My Data Act

As the Supreme Court hears oral arguments today in theFDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicinecase that could restrict access to mifepristone, Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) penned anop-ed for Elle, calling for passage of her bill, theMy Body, My Data Actto win the next generation of abortion battles. Her bill would create a new national standard to protect reproductive and sexual health data.Read Rep. Sara Jacobs’ Op-Ed HereRep. Sara Jacobs wrote:“Today, the Supreme Court begins oral …ContinueReading

March 23, 2024

As Humanitarian Crisis Mounts in Gaza, Senior House Democrats Urge President Biden to Enforce U.S. Law on Security Assistance to Israel

Today, six senior House Democrats with significant experience in foreign policy and human rights - Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Congressman Jim McGovern (MA-02), Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-12), Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), and Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (ME-01) sent a letter urging President Biden to make clear that continued efforts by the Israeli government to restrict humanitarian aid to Gaza will require the United States to enforce …ContinueReading

March 22, 2024

Rep. Sara Jacobs Votes to Fund the Government, Bring Home San Diego Priorities

Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) voted to pass the second and final package of six FY2024 appropriations bills, which include several San Diego priorities like lowering the costs of child care, addressing the Tijuana River Valley crisis, providing additional funds to care for migrants and asylum seekers, increasing pay for service members, and more.Rep. Sara Jacobs said:“House Republicans are unserious about governing even when our economy, national security, and Americans’ livelihoods hang in the …ContinueReading

March 21, 2024

Rep. Sara Jacobs, Sen. Chris Van Hollen Reintroduce Bill to Expand Human Rights Vetting in Security Cooperation Programs

Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) reintroduced legislation to close loopholes in Leahy Law that allow up to $120 million per year in security assistance to go unvetted for human rights violations. TheUpholding Human Rights Abroad Actwould prohibit U.S. funds or support for units or individuals that have committed gross human rights violations or violations of international humanitarian law.Although U.S. law prohibits providing security assistance to recipients who …ContinueReading

March 20, 2024

Rep. Jacobs and Sens. Coons, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan and Bicameral Bill to Prioritize Locally-Led Development and Humanitarian AID; Passed by House Foreign Affairs Committee

Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE), Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on State and Foreign Operations, Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA), Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA), and Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) introduced bipartisan and bicameral legislation yesterday to empower and bolster locally-led development and humanitarian assistance. TheLocally Led Development and Humanitarian Response Actwould increase …ContinueReading

March 13, 2024

Rep. Sara Jacobs Votes Against TikTok Ban

Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) voted against H.R. 7521, a bill that would functionally ban TikTok in the United States.Rep. Sara Jacobs said,“As a member of both the House Armed Services and House Foreign Affairs Committees, I am keenly aware of the threat that PRC information operations can pose, especially as they relate to our elections. However, after reviewing the intelligence, I do not believe that this bill is the answer to those threats. Banning TikTok won’t protect Americans from …ContinueReading

March 07, 2024

Rep. Sara Jacobs Leads Bipartisan Push to Extend Pandemic Funds to Address Student Homelessness

Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) led a bipartisan push to extend federal funding passed through the American Rescue Plan for students experiencing homelessness. Since the pandemic, child and youth homelessness has increased by at least 16%, creating a greater and pressing need for targeted support for students experiencing homelessness. Last school year,nearly 18,500 San Diego County studentsexperienced homelessness. These funds have helped address chronic absence, mental …ContinueReading

March 06, 2024

Rep. Sara Jacobs Secures $13.5 Million for 15 San Diego Projects

Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) secured $13.5 million for 15 local community projects in San Diego in an appropriations package that passed the House today. These projects were submitted by local governments and non-profits across California’s 51st district, from Lemon Grove to Grantville to Miramar. The Senate is expected to pass this package later this week, and then it will head to President Biden’s desk for his signature.Rep. Sara Jacobs said:“Bringing home federal dollars to San Diego is one …ContinueReading

February 23, 2024

Rep. Sara Jacobs Leads San Diego Congressional Delegation in Urging IRS to Extend Federal Tax Deadline Given January Storms

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 the IRS Commissioner to extend the federal tax deadline from April 15th to June 17th for San Diego County residents, who are continuing to recover from the severe storms and devastating floods in late January.Read Rep. Sara Jacobs’ Letter HereThe lawmakers wrote:“We write to bring your attention to the Presidential Major …ContinueReading

February 21, 2024

Kiggans, Jacobs Introduce Bill to Investigate Conditions of Overseas Military BARRACKS

Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) and Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) introduced theForeign Overseas Residence Conditions Enhancement (FORCE) Actto direct the Department of Defense (DoD) to examine the conditions of outside continental U.S. (OCONUS) unaccompanied housing. This bipartisan legislation seeks to establish uniform housing standards within the DoD and to determine what improvements are needed in overseas housing for our military, so that Congress can best direct funding …ContinueReading

February 20, 2024

Rep. Sara Jacobs Statement Ahead of Potential Israeli Ground Invasion of Rafah

Ahead of a potential Israeli ground invasion of Rafah, Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), the youngest Jewish Member of Congress, released the following statement:“A ground invasion of Rafah would be catastrophic. After the Netanyahu Government’s months-long military campaign, Rafah is the only place for 1.5 million displaced Palestinians to take refuge - and conditions are already dire, with refugees packing the streets and severe shortages of food, water, and medicine. Months of dropping tens of …ContinueReading