Sara Jacobs
Democrat Representative, District 51, California
23 bills263 cosponsored$1.6M raised655 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceEducation
- “A third-generation San Diegan, Congresswoman Jacobs graduated from Torrey Pines High School” source
- “earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of International Affairs degree in International Security Policy and Conflict Resolution from Columbia University” source
- “She served as a Scholar in Residence at the Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice at the University of San Diego” source
Career
Public service
- “Congresswoman Sara Jacobs is in her third term in Congress and proudly serves California’s 51st Congressional District” source
- “She worked in the Department of Peacekeeping Operations at the United Nations; in the Innovation Unit at UNICEF; in the Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations at the U.S. Department of State” source
Also stated
- “as a foreign policy advisor to Secretary Hillary Clinton during the 2016 presidential campaign” source
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Legislation
HRES 1511cosponsor
Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Armed Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Veterans' Affairs, Homeland Security, and Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10188sponsor
Protecting Pentagon Press Access Act
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
HR 10189sponsor
Defense AI Reliability and Reporting Act
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
HR 10044cosponsor
AI Tax and Work Protection Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9965cosponsor
To direct the National Nuclear Security Administration through the Secretary of Energy to establish the Advanced Artificial Intelligence Nuclear Evaluation Program, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
HR 9929cosponsor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4640 Cass Street in San Diego, California, as the "Mary Wilding Memorial Post Office Building".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 9817cosponsor
To end the shackling of pregnant individuals, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9782sponsor
Security Sector Governance Compacts Act
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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HR 9729cosponsor
To amend title 10, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Defense to ensure that the use of autonomous weapons systems and artificial intelligence-enabled systems by the Armed Forces is subject to appropriate levels of human command responsibility, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
HR 9470sponsor
To ensure the privacy of pregnancy termination or loss information under the HIPAA privacy regulations and the HITECH Act.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9448cosponsor
To ensure the accessibility of reproductive healthcare for Federal employees, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9432cosponsor
To amend the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 and an Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14 (Public Law 119-21) to provide certain benefits to noncitizens, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
HR 9400cosponsor
To award a Congressional Gold Medal, collectively, to Americans who were active in rescuing and aiding Jews and other refugees during the period of Nazi Germany's genocidal "Final Solution" policy to murder every Jew in Europe, in recognition of their contributions, which resulted in tens of thousands of Jews and others being spared from almost certain death.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
HR 9352cosponsor
To require reports regarding artificial intelligence-related job impacts, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 9355cosponsor
To amend title 28, United States Code, to reform the process for payment of certain compromise settlements, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9259cosponsor
Fair Day in Court for Kids Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9270cosponsor
To address the enforcement of the immigration laws with respect to unaccompanied minors.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 9287cosponsor
To establish an independent Children's Commission and position of Commissioner, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 9250cosponsor
To modernize and maintain the National Park Service, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bureau of Land Management, the Forest Service, and the Bureau of Indian Education in celebration of America's 250th anniversary.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
HJRES 195cosponsor
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Health and Human Services relating to "Restoring Flexibility in the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF)".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Voting Record
270 yea382 nay1 missed2 present
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
Passed (237-169)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
Failed (212-206)
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
Passed (218-201)
AGOA Extension Act
Passed (370-48)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (212-205)
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
Passed (210-208)
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
Passed (220-192)
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Failed (202-212)
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Passed (219-196)
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
Passed (413-2)
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Passed (376-8)
Local Access to Courts Act
Passed (378-10)
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Passed (214-208)
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Passed (232-188)
H R 8800
Agreed to (221-210)
The 2026 race
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Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$1.6M
Small donors $153KLarge individual $261KPACs $207K
Spent $1.4MCash $269K
2024 cycle$1.7M
Small donors $134KLarge individual $391KPACs $252K
Spent $1.7MCash $77K
2022 cycle$1.7M
Small donors $65KLarge individual $613KPACs $205K
Spent $1.7MCash $90K
2020 cycle$7.7M
Small donors $54KLarge individual $653KPACs $66K
Spent $7.6MCash $102K
2018 cycle$2.9M
Small donors $64KLarge individual $651KPACs $14K
Spent $2.9MCash $10K
Committees
House Committee on Armed Services
- Intelligence and Special Operations
- Military Personnel
House Committee on Foreign Affairs
- Africa
- Western Hemisphere
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HRES 1511: Recognizing the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, honoring the memory of the victims, recognizing the courage and sacrifice of the heroes who answered the call to serve, acknowledging the charitable organizations that continue to support survivors and victims' families, and reaffirming the enduring commitment of the United States to never forget.
cosponsor2026-09-03
legislation
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
nay2026-09-03
vote
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
nay2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
nay2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 1501, H.R. 9436, and H.R. 4795); providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490); and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules
nay2026-09-01
vote
Providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes
nay2026-09-01
vote
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To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
yea2026-09-01
vote
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
nay2026-09-01
vote
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
yea2026-09-01
vote
HR 10189: Defense AI Reliability and Reporting Act
sponsor2026-08-31
legislation
HR 10188: Protecting Pentagon Press Access Act
sponsor2026-08-31
legislation
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
Local Access to Courts Act
yea2026-08-31
vote
HR 10044: AI Tax and Work Protection Act
cosponsor2026-08-06
legislation
HR 9965: To direct the National Nuclear Security Administration through the Secretary of Energy to establish the Advanced Artificial Intelligence Nuclear Evaluation Program, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-07-27
legislation
HR 9929: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4640 Cass Street in San Diego, California, as the "Mary Wilding Memorial Post Office Building".
cosponsor2026-07-23
legislation
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-07-23
vote
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
nay2026-07-23
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
H R 8800
nay2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
yea2026-07-22
vote
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027
nay2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
yea2026-07-22
vote
Stop Insider Trading Act
nay2026-07-22
vote
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
nay2026-07-22
vote
HR 9817: To end the shackling of pregnant individuals, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-07-21
legislation
Service History
House, Dist. 512025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 512023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 532021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat
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