Sara Jacobs Explained

Sara Jacobs
Office:Member of the
U.S. House of Representatives
from California
Term Start:January 3, 2021
Constituency: (2021–2023)
(2023–present)
Predecessor:Susan Davis
Birth Name:Sara Josephine Jacobs[1]
Birth Date:1 February 1989
Birth Place:Del Mar, California, U.S.
Party:Democratic
Relatives:Gary E. Jacobs (father)
Irwin M. Jacobs (grandfather)
Paul E. Jacobs (uncle)
Education:Columbia University (BA, MIA)

Sara Josephine Jacobs (born February 1, 1989) is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for, 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.[2] She is the Caucus Leadership Representative, making her the youngest member of the Democratic House leadership.[3]

Early life and career

Jacobs was born in Del Mar, California, on February 1, 1989, and raised in San Diego.[4] [5] She is the granddaughter of businessman and Qualcomm founder Irwin M. Jacobs, and the daughter of Jerri-Ann and philanthropist Gary E. Jacobs. Her uncle, Paul E. Jacobs, was the former CEO and chairman of Qualcomm. Jacobs graduated from Torrey Pines High School and Columbia University, earning a bachelor's degree in political science in 2011 and a master's degree in international relations in 2012.[6] [7] [8]

After earning her master's degree, Jacobs worked for the United Nations and UNICEF. In February 2014, she began working as a contractor to the United States Department of State. She then served as a policy advisor on Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign.[9] [10] After the election, Jacobs formed a nonprofit called San Diego for Every Child: The Coalition to End Child Poverty.[11]

U.S. House of Representatives

Elections

2018

Jacobs ran as a Democrat in the 2018 elections for the United States House of Representatives in . In the blanket primary election, she finished third, behind Diane Harkey and Mike Levin.[12] A Super PAC affiliated with EMILY's List launched a media blitz right before the primary after Jacobs's grandfather donated $250,000 to the organization. This led primary opponents to accuse her of "buying" endorsements.[13]

2020

In 2020, Jacobs ran in .[14] She finished first in the top-two primary, and defeated San Diego City Council President Georgette Gómez in the November general election.[15] She became the youngest United States Representative from California when she assumed office on January 3, 2021.[16]

During her political campaigns, Jacobs has received significant funding from her grandfather.[17] [18] [19] According to OpenSecrets, Jacobs was the 5th most self-funded candidate in the 2020 United States elections. She financed $6,921,255 to her campaign, constituting 90.32% of total campaign contributions.[20]

2022

Following redistricting from the 2020 United States census, Jacobs ran in California's 51st congressional district. She defeated Republican Stan Caplan in the general election with around 62% of the vote.

Tenure

In 2022, Jacobs authored legislation to regulate the collection of personal reproductive health data, as in period-tracking apps.[21] [22] Mazie Hirono and Ron Wyden introduced a version in the U.S. Senate.[23] [24]

Along with 16 other members of Congress, Jacobs was arrested at a demonstration in support of abortion rights outside the United States Supreme Court Building on July 19, 2022.[25] [26]

In 2022, Jacobs introduced a bill to rename the Andrew Jackson Post Office in Rolando after her predecessor Susan A. Davis.[27] Signed into law on December 27, 2022,[28] a ceremony to install a new plaque with Davis' name was held on July 7, 2023.[29] The Andrew Jackson signage remains on the front of the building.[30]

Committee assignments

For the 118th Congress:[31]

Caucus memberships

Political positions

Jacobs voted with President Joe Biden's stated position 100% of the time in the 117th Congress, according to a FiveThirtyEight analysis.[38]

Reproductive data privacy

On the one-year anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision, Jacobs wrote an op-ed for MSNBC.com calling for passage of the My Body, My Data Act, which would create a national standard to protect reproductive and sexual health data.[39]

Climate change

Jacobs calls climate change "one of the biggest threats facing humanity". She wants a zero-carbon, clean energy economy by 2030.[40]

Democratic House leadership

In 2022, Jacobs said she supported Nancy Pelosi remaining Democratic leader within the House.[41]

Health care

Jacobs supports Medicare for All.[40]

COVID-19

Jacobs called the Trump administration's response to COVID-19 "horribly mishandled". She wants to hold businesses and individuals accountable for price gouging related to personal protective equipment and health care supplies during the pandemic.[40]

Israel

On April 5, 2024 Jacobs joined 39 Democrats in a call for Biden to stop the transfer of US weapons to Israel during the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. Jacobs signed a letter with Nancy Pelosi and including Representatives Cori Bush, Barbara Lee, Jamaal Bowman, Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.[42]

Immigration

Jacobs supports including a provision to grant citizenship for undocumented immigrants residing in the U.S., and passing the DREAM Act. She supports increasing funding for the immigration-related court system, and reducing backlogs. She supports modernizing border security and improving transit times. She opposes the Trump administration family separation policy, and wants to end funding on privatized detention facilities. Jacobs wants the U.S. to accept at least 95,000 refugees annually and protect individuals with Temporary Protected Status.[40]

Families and children

Jacobs supports the Child Care is Essential Act, which aims to pay child care workers a good wage and helps pay for child care for working families.[40] Jacobs co-leads the Child Care for Every Community Act, which aims to create a federally-funded and locally-run network of child care centers.

Tax reform

Jacobs wishes to repeal the tax cuts for the wealthy in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. She wants "to increase the highest marginal tax rate and ensure capital gains rates match that, close loopholes in our tax code, and make sure everyone, including corporations, pays their fair share".[40]

Foreign affairs

In a December 2022 Foreign Policy article, Jacobs criticized the United States' counterterrorism strategy in Africa, writing that good governance is needed in Africa instead of guns.[43] In March 2023, Jacobs was among 56 Democrats to vote in favor of a resolution which directed President Joe Biden to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria within 180 days.[44] [45]

On July 6, 2023, US President Joe Biden authorized the provision of cluster munitions to Ukraine in support of a Ukrainian counter-offensive against Russian forces in Russian-occupied southeastern Ukraine.[46] Jacobs opposed the Biden administration's decision to supply cluster munitions to Ukraine.[47] On November 18, 2023, Jacobs called for a ceasefire in the Israel–Hamas war and an end to Israel's blockade of the Gaza Strip, saying "It is time for a bilateral ceasefire — to immediately release the hostages; to establish humanitarian access and allow fuel, food, water and medical care into Gaza; and to end the bombardment of millions of Palestinian civilians."[48]

Personal life

Jacobs lives in the Kensington neighborhood of San Diego.[49] She is Jewish.[50]

See also

External links

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: FamilySearch.org. .
  2. News: Dyer . Andrew . 5 November 2020 . At 31, San Diego's Sara Jacobs will be the youngest California representative in Congress . San Diego Union-Tribune . 22 November 2020.
  3. Web site: Brennan . Deborah Sullivan . 2022-12-03 . San Diego's Rep. Sara Jacobs will be new House Democratic leadership's youngest member . 2023-05-21 . San Diego Union-Tribune . en-US.
  4. Web site: The Voter's Self Defense System. Vote Smart.
  5. Web site: 2020-01-30. Q&A: Sara Jacobs, candidate for the 53rd Congressional District. 2020-06-03. San Diego Union-Tribune. en-US.
  6. Web site: Donald H. . Harrison . December 8, 2019 . Sara Jacobs on her family, issues, and spending – San Diego Jewish World . Sdjewishworld.com . March 7, 2020.
  7. Web site: Sara Jacobs. 2020-11-04. The Data Science Institute at Columbia University. en-US.
  8. Web site: AitN: December 4, 2017. November 4, 2020. Columbia College Today. December 4, 2017.
  9. Web site: On the campaign trail, House Candidate Sara Jacobs has inflated her resume. San Diego Union-Tribune. Joshua. Stewart. March 27, 2018. March 21, 2020.
  10. Web site: Sara Jacobs, Georgette Gómez Officially Headed for Runoff in 53rd District. 2020-06-03. NBC 7 San Diego. April 8, 2020 . en-US.
  11. Web site: Sklar . Debbie L. . Local Coalition Forms to End Child Poverty in San Diego . Times of San Diego . January 16, 2020 . March 7, 2020.
  12. Web site: Jennewein . Chris . Sara Jacobs Concedes to Mike Levin in 49th District Congressional Race . Times of San Diego . June 9, 2018 . March 7, 2020.
  13. Web site: Super-PAC launched media blitz for congressional candidate Sara Jacobs after her family gave major donation. Stewart. Joshua. San Diego Union-Tribune. April 9, 2018.
  14. Web site: Sara Jacobs running for 53rd Congressional District seat . The San Diego Union-Tribune . September 7, 2019 . March 7, 2020.
  15. Web site: Sara Jacobs, Georgette Gomez Headed for Runoff in 53rd District – NBC 7 San Diego . Nbcsandiego.com . 2020-03-04 . 2020-03-21.
  16. Web site: 2020-11-06. Democrat Sara Jacobs, 31, elected as youngest U.S. House representative in California. 2020-11-10. KTLA. en-US.
  17. Web site: Schleifer. Theodore. 2020-03-04. A tech billionaire spent millions to elect his granddaughter. It's working.. 2020-11-05. Vox. en.
  18. Web site: Shaw. Donald. 2020-02-28. A Billionaire Heiress and a Bernie-Backed Progressive Face Off in California Primary. 2020-11-05. The American Prospect. en-us.
  19. Web site: Dozier. David. 2018-04-19. The 49th as a birthday gift. 2020-11-08. The Coast News Group. en-US.
  20. News: Top Self-Funding Candidates. OpenSecrets.
  21. News: Analysis Period apps gather intimate data. A new bill aims to curb mass collection. . en-US . Washington Post . 2022-06-15 . 0190-8286.
  22. Web site: 2022-06-03 . Democrat introduces bill to protect women from 'period tracking apps' . 2022-06-15 . Washington Examiner . en.
  23. Web site: Sullivan . Mark . 2022-06-28 . Congresswoman Sara Jacobs explains why we need to protect reproductive health data . 2022-07-20 . Fast Company . en-US.
  24. Web site: Klar . Rebecca . 2022-06-21 . Democrats introduce bill to ban collection of reproductive health data . 2022-07-20 . The Hill . en-US.
  25. Web site: Service • • . City News . Sara Jacobs, AOC and 15 More Members of Congress Arrested at Abortion Rights Protest . 2022-07-20 . NBC 7 San Diego . July 19, 2022 . en-US.
  26. Web site: 2022-07-19 . San Diego Rep. Jacobs arrested at Capitol reproductive rights protest . 2022-07-20 . KGTV . en.
  27. Web site: Sklar . Debbie L. . 2022-11-20 . Rep. Jacobs Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Rename Post Office After Susan Davis . 2023-12-07 . Times of San Diego . en-US.
  28. Web site: 2022-12-27 . Biden OKs renaming of Rolando post office after former Rep. Susan Davis . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20221228000452/https://www.10news.com/news/local-news/san-diego-news/biden-oks-renaming-of-rolando-post-office-after-former-rep-susan-davis . 2022-12-28 . 2023-01-01 . ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV . Scripps Media Inc. . en.
  29. Web site: Sullivan Brennan . Deborah . 2023-07-07 . Rolando post office renamed for longtime San Diego lawmaker Susan Davis . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20230708063625/https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/news/politics/story/2023-07-06/rolando-post-office-susan-davis . 2023-07-08 . 2023-12-01 . San Diego Union-Tribune . en-US.
  30. Web site: Harrison . Donald H. . 2023-07-07 . Ceremony Renames Andrew Jackson Post Office for Susan A. Davis . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231207054731/https://www.sdjewishworld.com/2023/07/07/ceremony-renames-andrew-jackson-post-office-for-susan-a-davis/ . 2023-12-07 . 2023-12-07 . San Diego Jewish World . en-US.
  31. Web site: Sara Jacobs . Clerk of the United States House of Representatives . April 6, 2023.
  32. Web site: Members . 2023-02-22 . LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus . en . February 22, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230222222548/https://lgbtq.house.gov/Members . dead .
  33. Web site: Leadership New Democrat Coalition. 2021-01-06. newdemocratcoalition.house.gov. en.
  34. Web site: Congressional LGBTQ Caucus Members. 19 December 2021. February 22, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230222222548/https://lgbtq.house.gov/Members. dead.
  35. Web site: Caucus Membrs. US House of Representatives . January 3, 2021.
  36. Web site: Stone . Ken . 2021-03-27 . Sara Jacobs Joins Congressional Progressive Caucus, Her 9th, But Trails Other Dems . 2022-05-25 . Times of San Diego . en-US.
  37. Web site: Committees and Caucuses Congresswoman Sara Jacobs . 2022-05-25 . sarajacobs.house.gov . en . September 25, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230925192806/https://sarajacobs.house.gov/about/committees-and-caucuses.htm . dead .
  38. Web site: Bycoffe . Aaron . Wiederkehr . Anna . 2021-04-22 . Does Your Member Of Congress Vote With Or Against Biden? . 2023-11-15 . FiveThirtyEight . en.
  39. msnbc.com/opinion/msnbc-opinion/abortion-data-privacy-bill-reproductive-rcna90784
  40. News: 2020 election: Q&A with Sara Jacobs, candidate in the 53rd Congressional District . San Diego Union-Tribune . 24 September 2020.
  41. Web site: Progressive Rep. Sara Jacobs thinks Pelosi should remain Democratic leader - "The Takeout" . 2022-07-20 . www.cbsnews.com . July 2022 . en-US.
  42. Web site: Singh . Kanishka. 2024-04-06 . Pelosi joins call for Biden to stop transfer of US weapons to Israel . 2024-04-06 . Jerusalem Post. en-US.
  43. Web site: Jacobs . Sara . A New U.S. Approach in Africa: Good Governance, Not Guns . . May 3, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230402003631/https://foreignpolicy.com/2022/12/12/us-counterterrorism-strategy-africa-security-assistance-governance-extremism/ . April 2, 2023 . December 12, 2022 . live.
  44. Web site: H.Con.Res. 21: Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of … -- House Vote #136 -- Mar 8, 2023 .
  45. Web site: Freking . Kevin . House votes down bill directing removal of troops from Syria . . May 3, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230403180352/http://apnews.com/article/congress-syria-troop-withdrawal-matt-gaetz-609353065981287eac3060c7eb6d9f09 . April 3, 2023 . Washington . March 8, 2023 . live.
  46. News: Controversy surrounds US decision to send cluster munitions to Ukraine . The Hill . July 7, 2023.
  47. News: Nichols . John . Cluster Bombs Are “War-Crime” Weapons . The Nation . July 10, 2023.
  48. News: 2 more US Jewish Democrats join growing calls for a Gaza ceasefire . The Times of Israel . November 19, 2023.
  49. Web site: Sara Jacobs Could Be the Next Nancy Pelosi. Will. Huntsberry. July 17, 2024. Voice of San Diego.
  50. News: Kampeas . Ron . Meet the 11 Jewish Democrats vying in 2020 to join Congress for the first time . 22 November 2020 . Jewish Telegraphic Agency . 28 October 2020.

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