Sara Jacobs
Sourced recordU.S. House - CA District 51 · Congressional District 51
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Sara Josephine Jacobs is an American politician who has been the U.S. representative for California's 51st congressional district since 2023, previously representing the 53rd congressional district from 2021 to 2023. Her district includes central and eastern portions of San Diego, as well as eastern suburbs such as El Cajon, La Mesa, Spring Valley, and Lemon Grove. A member of the Democratic Party, she is the youngest member of California's congressional delegation. She was the caucus leadership representative for the 118th Congress, making her the youngest member of the Democratic House… (Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0)
Office sought
U.S. House - CA District 51
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Congressional District 51
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Five-pillar framework
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Constitutional Government
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Constitutional Government
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Freedom of Speech
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Religious Liberty
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Second Amendment
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Due Process
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Separation of Powers
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Federalism / States' Rights
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Judicial Philosophy
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Protection of Individual Rights
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Sanctity of Life
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Marriage
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Gender & Biological Reality
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Parental Rights
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School Choice
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Child Protection
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Human Trafficking
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Adoption & Foster Care
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Family Stability
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Ethics
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Financial Accountability
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Consistency
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Leadership Character
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National Security, Law & Elections
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Immigration Policy
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National Defense
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Veterans
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Law & Order
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Election Integrity
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Public Safety
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Foreign Policy
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Economic Stewardship
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Economic Stewardship
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Fiscal Responsibility
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Balanced Budget
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National Debt
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Regulatory Reform
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Energy Independence
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Small Business
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Ratings & Endorsements
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Evidence & Sources
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- PartialSara Jacobs is a candidate for U.S. House - CA District 51profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on 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
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted No on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on TRIA Program Reauthorization Act
- VerifiedRaised $7,710,369.05 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Sara Jacobs Introduces Bill to Overhaul U.S. Security Assistance - Jacobs, Sara (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Sara Jacobs Statement on Massie Amendment to Republican Foreign Aid Budget Bill - Jacobs, Sara (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Sara Jacobs Led 54 Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Delayed DACA Renewals - Jacobs, Sara (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Sara Jacobs Leads Discharge Petition on the Right to Contraception Act - Jacobs, Sara (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Rep. Sara Jacobs Opposes NDAA Over Concerns of Military Weaponization and Politicization - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Democrat Sara Jacobs advances to the general election for U.S. House in California's 51st Congressional District - WKYC
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Sara Jacobs Introduces Bill to Hold AI Accountable For Breaking the Law - Jacobs, Sara (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Sara Jacobs Votes Against Blocking Child Care Funds Over Baseless Fraud Claims - Jacobs, Sara (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Sara Jacobs from California’s 51st district sells Qualcomm shares worth up to $2 million - Investing.com
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Sara Jacobs Introduces Resolution to Honor the Victims of the Islamic Center of San Diego Shooting - Jacobs, Sara (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Sara Jacobs Leads Moment of Silence in Honor of Islamic Center of San Diego Shooting Victims - Jacobs, Sara (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Sara Jacobs Introduces War Powers Resolution to End War in Iran; Bring Her Constituents Home - Jacobs, Sara (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Q&A: Meet Sara Jacobs, candidate for California’s 51st Congressional District - San Diego Union-Tribune
- VerifiedNews coverage: ICYMI: Rep. Sara Jacobs Leads on U.S. Foreign Assistance Reform - Jacobs, Sara (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Reps. Sara Jacobs and Michael Baumgartner Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Encourage Expeditionary Diplomacy - Jacobs, Sara (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Sara Jacobs renews push for localization — and rethink of US aid - Devex
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Sara Jacobs Reiterates Call to Break Up DHS - Jacobs, Sara (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Rep. Sara Jacobs Advocates for Oversight of DoD's $210 Million Cluster Munitions Purchase from Israeli Company - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: A Leading Voice Against Trump’s Reckless War in Iran | U.S. Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Of California's 51st District - Jacobs, Sara (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Sara Jacobs Urges Colleagues to Vote YES on Iran War Powers Resolution - Jacobs, Sara (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Press Release: Rep. Sara Jacobs Criticizes Trump's Iran Strikes as Major Foreign Policy Mistake - Quiver Quantitative
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Sara Jacobs Says Congress Is Basically Like High School - TMZ
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Sara Jacobs Secures Over $14 Million for 14 San Diego Projects - Jacobs, Sara (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Democratic Leader Jeffries Names Rep. Sara Jacobs as Parliamentarian - Jacobs, Sara (.gov)
- VerifiedNews coverage: Rep. Sara Jacobs Celebrates 2025 Accomplishments - Jacobs, Sara (.gov)
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Bills & Legislative Work
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HR 9470Sponsor
SAFER Health Act of 2026
Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-25Fiscal Responsibility
2026-06-25: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9220Sponsor
Restore Military Families’ Voices Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-09National Security
2026-06-09: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
HR 9125Sponsor
Sectoral AI Governance Act of 2026
Congress 119Introduced 2026-06-03National Security
2026-06-03: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
HRES 1312Sponsor
Honoring the victims of the Islamic Center of San Diego shooting in San Diego, California, on May 18, 2026.
Congress 119Introduced 2026-05-21Technology
2026-05-21: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HCONRES 101Sponsor
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
Congress 119Introduced 2026-05-14National Security
2026-05-14: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 8412Sponsor
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Commissioner of Food and Drugs, to revise certain regulations related to infant and toddler beverages, and for other purposes.
Congress 119Introduced 2026-04-21Fiscal Responsibility
2026-04-21: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 8161Sponsor
Expeditionary Diplomacy Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-03-30
2026-03-30: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HCONRES 82Sponsor
Supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.
Congress 119Introduced 2026-03-27National Security
2026-03-27: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 7903Sponsor
Justice for Hind Rajab Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-03-12National Security
2026-03-12: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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 7052Sponsor
Conflict Prevention Act
Congress 119Introduced 2026-01-14
2026-01-21: Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 5.
Voting Record Feed
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H R 8884National Security
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
House · 2026-07-23
NaySource
H CON RES 89National Security
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
House · 2026-07-23
YeaSource
H R 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
House · 2026-07-22
YeaSource
H CON RES 113Fiscal Responsibility
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
House · 2026-07-22
NaySource
H R 7008
Stop Insider Trading Act
House · 2026-07-22
NaySource
H R 6955National Security
Main Street Act
House · 2026-07-21
YeaSource
H R 6955National Security
Main Street Act
House · 2026-07-21
NaySource
H R 9770Fiscal Responsibility
Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
House · 2026-07-21
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H R 4541Education
EARLY Act Reauthorization
House · 2026-07-20
YeaSource
H R 8823Technology
Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
House · 2026-07-20
YeaSource
H R 5362National Security
To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
House · 2026-07-16
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H R 9237National Security
Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
House · 2026-07-16
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Public Statements
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Introduces Bill to Overhaul U.S. Security Assistance - Jacobs, Sara (.gov)
1.00Jacobs, Sara (.gov) · 2026-07-20
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Statement on Massie Amendment to Republican Foreign Aid Budget Bill - Jacobs, Sara (.gov)
1.00Jacobs, Sara (.gov) · 2026-07-16
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Led 54 Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Delayed DACA Renewals - Jacobs, Sara (.gov)
1.00Jacobs, Sara (.gov) · 2026-07-02
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Leads Discharge Petition on the Right to Contraception Act - Jacobs, Sara (.gov)
1.00Jacobs, Sara (.gov) · 2026-06-09
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Press Release: Rep. Sara Jacobs Opposes NDAA Over Concerns of Military Weaponization and Politicization - Quiver Quantitative
1.00Quiver Quantitative · 2026-06-05
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Democrat Sara Jacobs advances to the general election for U.S. House in California's 51st Congressional District - WKYC
0.82WKYC · 2026-06-03
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Introduces Bill to Hold AI Accountable For Breaking the Law - Jacobs, Sara (.gov)
1.00Jacobs, Sara (.gov) · 2026-06-03
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Votes Against Blocking Child Care Funds Over Baseless Fraud Claims - Jacobs, Sara (.gov)
1.00Jacobs, Sara (.gov) · 2026-06-03
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Sara Jacobs from California’s 51st district sells Qualcomm shares worth up to $2 million - Investing.com
0.82Investing.com · 2026-05-21
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Introduces Resolution to Honor the Victims of the Islamic Center of San Diego Shooting - Jacobs, Sara (.gov)
1.00Jacobs, Sara (.gov) · 2026-05-21
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Leads Moment of Silence in Honor of Islamic Center of San Diego Shooting Victims - Jacobs, Sara (.gov)
1.00Jacobs, Sara (.gov) · 2026-05-20
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Rep. Sara Jacobs Introduces War Powers Resolution to End War in Iran; Bring Her Constituents Home - Jacobs, Sara (.gov)
1.00Jacobs, Sara (.gov) · 2026-05-14
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