California's 51st Congressional District
Recent News About California's 51st Congressional District
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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Statement On Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Amendment On Cluster Munitions
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) released a statement on not being able to vote for Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (GA-14)’s amendment banning the transfer of cluster munitions to Ukraine only.
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Rejects $886 Billion Ndaa Riddled With Far-Right, Extreme Priorities
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) voted against the $886 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2024, which sets defense policies and funding limits, because it was riddled with extreme Republican priorities, including restricting abortion access, cuts to necessary transgender health care, and eliminating diversity programs.
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Joins Bipartisan Resolution To Call For End To Sudan Conflict
U.S. Representatives Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Young Kim (CA-40), Dan Kildee (MI-08), and Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) introduced a bipartisan resolution to show Congress is united in condemning the outbreak of armed conflict in Sudan, supporting a ceasefire, and promoting democracy.
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Opposes Administration’s Anticipated Announcement To Send Cluster Munitions To Ukraine
Ahead of the Administration’s anticipated announcement to send cluster munitions to Ukraine, Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) released the following statement:
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Reps. Sara Jacobs, Brian Fitzpatrick Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Impose Sanctions on Perpetrators of Human Rights Violations Against LGBTQ+ Community
Representatives Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) introduced the Global Respect Act today.
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Reps. Peters, Vargas, Jacobs, & Levin Submit NDAA Amendment Calling for Federal Emergency Declaration for Tijuana River Valley
On June 30, Representative Scott Peters (CA-50) introduced an amendment to the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), calling on the administration to declare the Tijuana River Valley wastewater contamination a federal emergency.
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Reps. Houlahan, Jacobs, Strickland and Senator Gillibrand Introduce Legislation to Lift Restrictions on DoD Funds, Facilities Being Used for Abortions
Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), Sara Jacobs (D-CA), and Marilyn Strickland (D-WA) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced the Military Access to Reproductive Care and Health (MARCH) for Military Servicemembers Act, or the MARCH for Military Servicemembers Act.
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Reps. Jacobs, Schiff Introduce Bill to Help People Navigate Housing System
Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-Calif.) and Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced the Housing Navigators Act to create a new program through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Office of Housing Counseling (OHC) to provide direct housing counseling for renters and people experiencing homelessness to connect with critical services and housing placement opportunities.
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Reps. Jacobs and Lee Introduce Resolution Calling for an End to Child Poverty
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Congresswoman Barbara Lee (CA-12) today introduced a resolution to fully invest in and address the child poverty crisis in America.
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Pens MSNBC Op-Ed Calling for Passage of the My Body, My Data Act
On 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) penned an op-ed for MSNBC.com, calling for passage of her bill, the My Body, My Data Act, which would create a new national standard to protect reproductive and sexual health data.
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Honors San Diego Gun Safety Advocate Ira Sharp on House Floor
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) honored the memory of Ira Sharp, a beloved San Diego gun safety advocate, on the House Floor today.
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Statement Ahead of 1 Year Anniversary of the Dobbs Decision
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:
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Secures Wins to Improve Military Child Care, Housing, Fertility, Food Security in NDAA Markup, Votes Yes
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.
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Jacobs, Ross, Sánchez, Raskin, Watson Coleman Introduce Proxy Voting Amendment to the House Rules
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.
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Rep. Jacobs, RM Meeks, Reps. Jackson, Cherfilus-McCormick, Kamlager-Dove, Allred Introduce Resolution Supporting the African Union Joining the G20
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).
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Introduces Resolution to Recognize Children’s Week
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.
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Reps. Jacobs, Bice Reintroduce the “Workforce and Education Partnership Act"
Representatives Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Stephanie Bice (OK-05) introduced, the “Workforce and Education Partnership Act”.
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Reps. Jacobs, Castro, Jackson, Phillips, and Kamlager-Dove Introduce Bill to Ensure U.S. Pays Fair Share of UN Peacekeeping Dues
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.
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Co-Leads Legislation to Codify the Right to Contraception
Congresswoman Sara Jacobs (CA-51) today introduced the Right to Contraception Act alongside Representatives Kathy Manning (NC-06), Nikema Williams (GA-05), and Angie Craig (MN-02), and Senators Edward J. Markey (D-MA), Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL).
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Votes to Prevent Catastrophic Default
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.