Statements and posts
9 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Introduced bill to sanction Israeli settlement expansion in West Bank and Gaza.
“Pushing Palestinians out of their homes and off their land in Gaza and the West Bank is one of the greatest obstacles to a lasting pathway to peace.”
Israeli Settler Violence in West BankInternational AffairsAI-read
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Conducts In-Person Oversight of USS Abraham Lincoln
Conducted in-person oversight of USS Abraham Lincoln to address crew concerns and accountability.
“I’m relieved that the USS Abraham Lincoln will soon be back in San Diego, and I’m looking forward to welcoming them home. But our demand for accountability won’t end when they make port. I will continue pushing for an OIG investigation into these conditions and a House Armed Services Committee field hearing in San…”
Military ReadinessAI-read
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Jacobs, Meeks, Bera, Lead 26 Democrats in Urging AI Diplomacy with China
Led 26 Democrats urging Secretary of State to initiate sustained dialogue with China on AI safety risks.
“To mitigate the risks of AI at home, we must also address the risks internationally, especially with China given its capacity to develop advanced AI models of its own. Though there is much we disagree on, our nations are also vulnerable to the same AI risks. Yet, right now, the two countries developing the most capable…”
International AffairsAI-read
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Called on Speaker Johnson to cancel recess to pass AI safety legislation.
“Enough is enough. The American people have waited long enough for Congress to act on AI, and we can’t let all these warning signs pass without action. Speaker Johnson needs to cancel recess so we can get to the hard work of Congress of getting to real consensus, hammering out the details, and passing real AI…”
AI Infrastructure ImpactAI-read
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Brings Home $825,000 for East County STEM and Entrepreneurship Non-Profit
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) announced that the National Institute of Standards and Technology will disperse $825,855 in federal funding to Greater Than Tech this week, as part of the FY26 Community Project Funding she secured.
“Our young people are facing a unique, constantly evolving job market.”
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Reps. Sara Jacobs, Don Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Press Access at the Pentagon
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) introduced bipartisan legislation to restore and protect press access at the Pentagon, reversing months of Secretary Hegseth’s efforts to restrict independent reporting.
“Muzzling the Pentagon’s independent press corps blinds Congress and the American people to what’s happening in our name and with our money. Asking our military leaders tough questions and holding them accountable – especially during times of conflict – is a basic, but critical part of our democracy. Without…”
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Address AI Weaknesses and Failures at Pentagon
Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27), and Rep. Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) introduced bipartisan legislation to create an AI incident and vulnerability reporting program within the Department of Defense.
“The Pentagon is racing to adopt AI like most other workplaces, but when AI fails at the Pentagon, the consequences can be deadly and could even pull the United States into a war.”
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Today, Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Rep. Peters (CA-50), Reps. Juan Vargas (CA-52), Mike Levin (CA-49), and Senators Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Adam Schiff (D-CA) led a letter to the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General (OIG) to…
“undertake an independent review of the processes, rationale, and decisions surrounding the extended deployment of the San Diego-homeported USS Abraham Lincoln and Carrier Strike Group 3 (CSG-3).”
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Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA), Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX), and Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-NC) introduced a new bill to protect American workers from the threat of mass unemployment caused by AI.
“If Congress does nothing, the rise of AI could create the biggest wealth transfer in history from the bottom to the top.”