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News from June 2023

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

By San Diego City Wire Report | Jun 30, 2023

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

By San Diego City Wire Report | Jun 29, 2023

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. Peters Calls on Baja California Governor to Provide Updates on Projects to Mitigate Wastewater Pollution

By San Diego City Wire Report | Jun 28, 2023

Yesterday, Rep. Scott Peters (CA-50) urged Baja California Governor Marina del Pilar ávila to provide updates on the status of projects in Mexico to mitigate wastewater pollution, including the construction of a new treatment facility at San Antonio de los Buenos in Tijuana.

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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:

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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.

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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.

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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.

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San Diego City Wire area weekly mass times

By San Diego City Wire | Jun 24, 2023

The following parishes in the San Diego City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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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).

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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.

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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”.

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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

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.

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Which political committees received the most in contributions during week ending Jun. 10?

By San Diego City Wire | Jun 19, 2023

Here are the two political committees that received contributions during the week ending Jun. 10.

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Who made the biggest political contributions during week ending Jun. 10?

By San Diego City Wire | Jun 19, 2023

The 2 political contributions made during the week ending Jun. 10 can be found here.

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Rep. Sara Jacobs Co-Leads Legislation to Codify the Right to Contraception

By San Diego City Wire | Jun 19, 2023

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. 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.

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San Diego City Wire area weekly mass times

By San Diego City Wire | Jun 17, 2023

The following parishes in the San Diego City Wire coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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2022 ‘Corporate Equality Index’ shows San Diego-based Petco Health & Wellness, Inc. earned score of 80

By San Diego City Wire | Jun 14, 2023

Petco Health & Wellness, Inc., which is based in San Diego, earned a score of 80 in a ranking that evaluates the corporate non-discrimination policies based on “sexual orientation” and “gender identity.”

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2022 ‘Corporate Equality Index’ shows San Diego-based Sempra earned score of 100

By San Diego City Wire | Jun 14, 2023

Sempra-based Sempra was awarded a score of 100 by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation based on a review of the company’s policies barring discrimination against LGBTQ individuals.

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San Diego employer Cubic Corporation gets rating of 100 from Human Rights Campaign

By San Diego City Wire | Jun 13, 2023

Cubic Corporation-based Cubic Corporation was awarded a score of 100 by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation based on a review of the company’s policies barring discrimination against LGBTQ individuals.