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Rep. Sara Jacobs Statement Ahead of 1 Year Anniversary of the Dobbs Decision

By San Diego City Wire Report | Jun 28, 2023

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:

Reps. Peters and Finstad Introduce Bill to Modernize VA Health Insurance Application for Vets’ Families

By San Diego City Wire Report | Jun 27, 2023

On June 21, Representatives Scott Peters (CA-50) and Brad Finstad (MN-1) introduced bipartisan legislation to build an online application process for the Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs, CHAMPVA, the health insurance plan that provides coverage to a spouse, widow(er), or child of a disabled or deceased veteran.

Rep. Sara Jacobs Secures Wins to Improve Military Child Care, Housing, Fertility, Food Security in NDAA Markup, Votes Yes

By San Diego City Wire Report | Jun 27, 2023

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.

Jacobs, Ross, Sánchez, Raskin, Watson Coleman Introduce Proxy Voting Amendment to the House Rules

By San Diego City Wire Report | Jun 26, 2023

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.

Rep. Jacobs, RM Meeks, Reps. Jackson, Cherfilus-McCormick, Kamlager-Dove, Allred Introduce Resolution Supporting the African Union Joining the G20

By San Diego City Wire Report | Jun 23, 2023

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).

Rep. Sara Jacobs Introduces Resolution to Recognize Children’s Week

By San Diego City Wire Report | Jun 22, 2023

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.

Reps. Jacobs, Bice Reintroduce the “Workforce and Education Partnership Act"

By San Diego City Wire Report | Jun 21, 2023

Representatives Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Stephanie Bice (OK-05) introduced, the “Workforce and Education Partnership Act”.

Reps. Jacobs, Castro, Jackson, Phillips, and Kamlager-Dove Introduce Bill to Ensure U.S. Pays Fair Share of UN Peacekeeping Dues

By San Diego City Wire Report | Jun 20, 2023

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.

Rep. Peters and Sens. Bennet & Merkley Introduce Bill to Protect Communities from Wildfire Smoke

By San Diego City Wire Report | Jun 19, 2023

On June 13, Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) and Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) introduced legislation to reduce the negative public health effects of wildfire smoke for vulnerable communities.

Rep. Peters Opens San Marcos Office to Serve New CA-50 North County Areas

By San Diego City Wire Report | Jun 12, 2023

Tomorrow, Congressman Scott Peters (CA-50) will open a satellite office in San Marcos to serve the people he represents in the northern areas of San Diego County that were added to the district he represents as part of redistricting last year.

Rep. Peters Announces Changes to Washington D.C. Staff

By San Diego City Wire Report | Jun 7, 2023

On June 1, Rep. Scott Peters (CA-50) announced changes to his staff in his Washington, D.C. office, prompted by the departure of his long-time aide, Dan Zawitoski, who has ably served as Peters’ D.C. Chief of Staff since 2018.

Peters to Support Bipartisan Budget Agreement, Continue Work on Permitting Reform to Speed Climate Investments

By San Diego City Wire Report | Jun 5, 2023

On May 30, Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) released the following statement on his support for the Bipartisan Budget Agreement:

Rep. Sara Jacobs Votes to Prevent Catastrophic Default

By San Diego City Wire Report | Jun 2, 2023

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.

Peters-Hickenlooper BIG WIRES Act Would Speed Permitting Reform, Simplify Grid Upgrades

By San Diego City Wire Report | May 31, 2023

On May 26, Representative Scott Peters and U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper shared details of their forthcoming Building Integrated Grids With Inter-Regional Energy Supply (BIG WIRES) Act.

Reps. Sara Jacobs, Jason Crow Urge Full Investigation into Potential Civilian Casualty from U.S. Strike in Syria

By San Diego City Wire Report | May 25, 2023

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.

Rep. Sara Jacobs Renews Calls to Improve Military Quality of Life Following Navy’s Investigation into USS George Washington Suicides

By San Diego City Wire Report | May 24, 2023

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.

Reps. Peters and Barr, Sens. Sinema and Ernst Re-Introduce Fiscal State of the Nation Resolution

By San Diego City Wire Report | May 23, 2023

On May 18, Representatives Scott Peters (CA-50) and Andy Barr (KY-6) and Senators Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to ensure Congress is provided an annual, nonpartisan report on the nation’s fiscal health, promote greater transparency, and safeguard our country’s long-term financial stability.

Rep. Sara Jacobs Leads Reintroduction of My Body, My Data Act to Protect Reproductive and Sexual Health Data

By San Diego City Wire Report | May 23, 2023

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.

Rep. Sara Jacobs Statement on Ending Title 42 and Passage of H.R. 2

By San Diego City Wire Report | May 16, 2023

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.

Rep. Peters Urges Protections for Giant Sequoias at Natural Resources Committee Hearing

By San Diego City Wire Report | May 15, 2023

On May 10, Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) highlighted his bill, the Save Our Sequoias Act, with Speaker McCarthy and Chairman Westerman to give land managers the tools and resources to save the iconic giant sequoia and reduce the severity of wildfires that contribute to climate change. Key moments from his question line are included below.

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