Sara Jacobs
U.S. Representative · CA-51 · Democrat
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103 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Introduces Bill to Hold AI Accountable For Breaking the Law
Introduced legislation to hold AI companies accountable for violations of federal law.
“Federal laws shouldn’t become optional just because technology is new. AI is already helping make life-altering decisions for millions of Americans – whether they get a loan, a job, or health care coverage – but too often, it’s operating in a gray area.”
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Introduced resolution honoring victims of Islamic Center of San Diego shooting and condemning Islamophobia.
“This ugly act of domestic terrorism doesn’t represent our San Diego community, but the brave and heroic sacrifices of Amin, Abul Izz, and Nader do. These great men saved the lives of many others. The best way to honor their memory is to finally address the horrific rise of Islamophobia and anti-Muslim hate.”
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Leads Moment of Silence in Honor of Islamic Center of San Diego Shooting Victims
Led moment of silence honoring three victims of Islamic Center of San Diego shooting.
“Mr. Speaker, I ask all of us to join in a moment of silence in honor of Amin Abdullah, Abul Izz Kazhia, and Nader Awad.”
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Introduces War Powers Resolution to End War in Iran; Bring Her Constituents Home
Introduced War Powers Resolution to end Trump's war in Iran and bring deployed constituents home.
“Every day this unnecessary, reckless war continues is another day that my constituents who are deployed to Iran are in harm’s way and at risk of losing their lives.”
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Jacobs and Obernolte introduced bipartisan bill to establish commission studying AI's economic impact.
“I’m constantly hearing from young people who are absolutely terrified that AI will take their jobs and make their degrees irrelevant.”
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Introduced bipartisan bill to empower U.S. diplomats to conduct expeditionary diplomacy.
“Expeditionary diplomacy is essential for our diplomatic corps. We need to empower our diplomats to gain valuable information, build lasting partnerships, and respond to complex and deadly situations – especially in conflict zones or unstable regions.”
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ICYMI: Rep. Sara Jacobs Leads on U.S. Foreign Assistance Reform
Passed bipartisan bill through committee to reform U.S. foreign assistance to local organizations.
“‘We need to be thinking about what our foreign assistance will look like in 10, 15, 20 years. How do we make it sustainable across administrations?”
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Introduced resolution recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility.
“Under an administration that constantly tries to make transgender and gender non-conforming people feel invisible, I am proud to celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility. We cannot and will not let their hateful attacks steal our joy.”
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Jacobs, Beyer, Lawler Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Promote AI Foundation Model Transparency
Introduced bipartisan legislation requiring transparency for AI foundation models.
“Trust will decide the global AI race – separating the countries and developers that earn it from those that don’t.”
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Reiterates Call to Break Up DHS
Criticized DHS for enabling mass surveillance and called for restructuring the agency.
“After 9/11, the Department of Homeland Security was created to fix major security failures – but instead helped build a permanent domestic surveillance state.”
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Led oversight letter demanding Pentagon explain $210 million cluster munitions purchase from Israeli company.
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Rep. Sara Jacobs: A Leading Voice Against Trump’s Reckless War in Iran
Positioned as leading voice opposing Trump's Iran military operation and defense spending.
“Bibi Netanyahu has literally been trying to get presidents from both parties to do a regime change operation in Iran with him for decades. Donald Trump is just the first one stupid enough to actually do it.”
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Introduced GUARDRAILS Act to repeal Trump's executive order establishing AI moratorium.
“President Trump’s laissez-faire approach to AI regulation and trampling on states’ AI rights is incredibly dangerous for Americans’ rights and safety”
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Led 121 House Democrats demanding answers on U.S. strike on Iranian school.
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Introduced bill requiring investigation and accountability for Palestinian child killed by Israeli forces.
“Five-year-old Hind should still be alive today. She was a beautiful and brave little girl with her whole life ahead of her. I was horrified by reports of the Israeli Defense Forces firing over 300 bullets at her and her family while they were simply trying to escape Gaza.”
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Reps. Sara Jacobs, Jason Crow Demand Pentagon Briefing on Christmas Day Airstrikes on Nigeria
Requested Pentagon briefing on U.S. airstrikes in Nigeria on December 25th.
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Sent letter demanding answers on civilian casualties from U.S. military operation in Venezuela.
“If you cause so many civilian casualties and you cause so much civilian harm here, it can actually undermine the mission that the military has been sent in to do… In my view, I think the benefit to be gained by supporting these [CHMR] positions, I think it outweighs the movement of resources to other places.”
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Urges Colleagues to Vote YES on Iran War Powers Resolution
Urged House colleagues to vote yes on bipartisan war powers resolution against Iran hostilities.
“And if any of my colleagues vote no, they should come to my district, look our service members in the eye, and explain why they believe debating before we risk their lives is a bad thing. I hope every single one of my colleagues votes yes on this war powers resolution for our service members.”
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Called Trump's Iran strikes a major foreign policy blunder and illegal.
“Trump promised to start no new wars, and then he turned around and started a regime change war in Iran. For my generation and my community in San Diego, war isn’t abstract or an out of sight, out of mind issue – it’s real and we pay the human cost of it.”
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Secures Over $14 Million for 14 San Diego Projects
Secured $14.2 million for 14 San Diego community projects.
“Since President Trump took office, local communities like San Diego have seen critical federal funds slowed down, frozen, redirected, or canceled altogether – stalling essential projects and forcing our local governments, non-profits, and organizations to do more with less despite the growing need.”
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Urges President Trump to Keep Promises to Punish Spoilers to Peace in Eastern DRC
Urged Trump administration to hold Rwanda and M23 accountable for DRC offensive.
“So I look forward to hearing from Deputy Assistant Secretary Troutman on the State Department’s plan to fulfill the President’s goal to find peace in the DRC. Thank you, Chairman Smith, and with that, I yield back.”
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House Foreign Affairs Committee Passes Rep. Sara Jacobs’ Bipartisan Conflict Prevention Act
House Foreign Affairs Committee passed bipartisan bill to institutionalize conflict prevention in U.S. foreign policy.
“It’s important for U.S. foreign policy to be nimble and responsive to emerging and escalating conflicts – but we should also work to prevent and anticipate conflicts before they even happen.”
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Castro, Jacobs, Stanton Introduce No Unauthorized War in Mexico Act
Introduced legislation prohibiting taxpayer funds for unauthorized military action in Mexico.
“War with Mexico—whether authorized or not—would put American and Mexican lives at risk and wreck America’s relationship with our most important trading partner”
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Democratic Leader Jeffries Names Rep. Sara Jacobs as Parliamentarian
Named parliamentarian of Democratic Steering and Policy Committee by Democratic Leader Jeffries.
“Donald Trump is leveraging the full weight of our country’s resources for his own enrichment and to target our own citizens and civilians around the world. That’s why it’s never been more important for our caucus to be bold, united, agile, responsive, and forward-looking.”
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Statement on U.S. Capture of President Maduro
Criticized Trump's military capture of Maduro as illegal and counterproductive.
“I strongly urge President Trump to abstain from further unauthorized actions and any occupation of Venezuela. Next week, the Senate will vote on a resolution to block U.S. military action against Venezuela absent authorization by Congress, and the House of Representatives must do the same.”
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