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Sara Jacobs

Sara Jacobs

DDemocratCA-51 · Representative
58
/ 100
Average
Attendance100
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone22
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency56
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
32
Total Statements
6
Floor Speeches
26
Press Releases
13
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Foreign Policy: 11Environment: 7Taxes: 5Defense: 5Labor: 5Technology: 3Trade: 2Israel: 2Healthcare: 2Immigration: 2Education: 2LGBTQ: 2Housing: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 22Bipartisan: 7Ceremonial: 1Urgent: 1: 1

Statements (32)

Press Release2026-06-03
Rep. Sara Jacobs Introduces Bill to Hold AI Accountable For Breaking the Law
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Press Release2026-05-21
Rep. Sara Jacobs Introduces Resolution to Honor the Victims of the Islamic Center of San Diego Shooting
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Press Release2026-05-20
Rep. Sara Jacobs Leads Moment of Silence in Honor of Islamic Center of San Diego Shooting Victims
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Press Release2026-05-14Foreign Policy
Rep. Sara Jacobs Introduces War Powers Resolution to End War in Iran; Bring Her Constituents Home
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Press Release2026-04-21BipartisanEnvironment
Rep. Jacobs, Rep. Obernolte Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prepare American Workers for AI-Driven Economic Change
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Floor Speech2026-04-16BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR6398HR6409
DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(c) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION, TO REMOVE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM HOSTILITIES WITH IRAN

DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT, PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(c) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION, TO REMOVE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM HOSTILITIES WITH IRAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 67 (Thursday, April 16, 2026)] [House] [Pages…

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Press Release2026-04-02Bipartisan
Reps. Sara Jacobs and Michael Baumgartner Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Encourage Expeditionary Diplomacy
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Press Release2026-04-02
ICYMI: Rep. Sara Jacobs Leads on U.S. Foreign Assistance Reform
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Press Release2026-03-31LGBTQ
Reps. Sara Jacobs, Pramila Jayapal, Mark Takano, and Sen. Schatz Introduce Resolution Recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility
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Press Release2026-03-26Immigration
Rep. Sara Jacobs Reiterates Call to Break Up DHS
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Press Release2026-03-26BipartisanTechnology
Jacobs, Beyer, Lawler Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Promote AI Foundation Model Transparency
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Floor Speech2026-03-26ImmigrationHealthcareTaxes
END CRUEL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT AGAINST KIDS

END CRUEL IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT AGAINST KIDS Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2755-H2761] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2026-03-24Foreign PolicyIsrael
Rep. Sara Jacobs Leads Oversight Push of DoD’s $210 Million Purchase of Cluster Munitions from Israeli-Government Backed Company
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Press Release2026-03-20Foreign Policy
Rep. Sara Jacobs: A Leading Voice Against Trump’s Reckless War in Iran
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Press Release2026-03-20Technology
Jacobs, Beyer, Matsui, Lieu, McClain Delaney Introduce Legislation to Repeal White House AI Moratorium
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Press Release2026-03-12Foreign PolicyLabor
Reps. Sara Jacobs, Jason Crow, Yassamin Ansari Lead Majority of House Democratic Caucus Demanding Answers on Reported U.S. Strike on Iranian School
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Press Release2026-03-12Foreign PolicyIsrael
Jacobs, Welch Introduce Bicameral Bill Demanding Accountability for Hind Rajab, Palestinian Child Killed by Israeli Forces
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Floor Speech2026-03-12EnvironmentHR7890HR7891
CONTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT

CONTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 46 (Thursday, March 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 46 (Thursday, March 12, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2483-H2484] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Press Release2026-03-09TaxesDefenseLabor
Reps. Sara Jacobs, Jason Crow Demand Pentagon Briefing on Christmas Day Airstrikes on Nigeria
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Press Release2026-03-06Defense
Reps. Sara Jacobs, Joaquin Castro Push For Answers on Civilian Casualties from U.S. Military Operation in Venezuela
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Press Release2026-03-04Foreign Policy
Rep. Sara Jacobs Urges Colleagues to Vote YES on Iran War Powers Resolution
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Floor Speech2026-03-04BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR5912HR7380
DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(C) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION TO REMOVE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM UNAUTHORIZED HOSTILITIES IN…

DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(C) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION TO REMOVE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM UNAUTHORIZED HOSTILITIES IN THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 41 (Wednesday, March 4, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 41…

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Press Release2026-02-28Foreign PolicyLabor
Rep. Sara Jacobs: Trump’s Iran Strikes Will Go Down as Biggest Foreign Policy Blunder in American History
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Press Release2026-02-03
Rep. Sara Jacobs Secures Over $14 Million for 14 San Diego Projects
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Press Release2026-01-23
Rep. Sara Jacobs Urges President Trump to Keep Promises to Punish Spoilers to Peace in Eastern DRC
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Press Release2026-01-21BipartisanTaxes
House Foreign Affairs Committee Passes Rep. Sara Jacobs’ Bipartisan Conflict Prevention Act
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Press Release2026-01-14
Castro, Jacobs, Stanton Introduce No Unauthorized War in Mexico Act
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Press Release2026-01-12
Democratic Leader Jeffries Names Rep. Sara Jacobs as Parliamentarian
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Press Release2026-01-03
Rep. Sara Jacobs Statement on U.S. Capture of President Maduro
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Press Release2025-12-23Ceremonial
Rep. Sara Jacobs Celebrates 2025 Accomplishments
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Floor Speech2025-01-14BipartisanHealthcareEnvironmentForeign PolicyHR28S9
PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SPORTS ACT OF 2025

PROTECTION OF WOMEN AND GIRLS IN SPORTS ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 7 (Tuesday, January 14, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 7 (Tuesday, January 14, 2025)] [House] [Pages H126-H138] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2024-12-11UrgentEnvironmentForeign PolicyDefenseHR5009HR39
WILDLIFE INNOVATION AND LONGEVITY DRIVER REAUTHORIZATION ACT

WILDLIFE INNOVATION AND LONGEVITY DRIVER REAUTHORIZATION ACT Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024)] [House] [Pages H6827-H7098] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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