Mar 27, 2026Sponsored
Supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.
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DemocratCalifornia · U.S. Representative
Sara
Jacobs
U.S. Representative for California
In office
5 yrsSince Jan 2021
Next election
2027Re-elected 2021
Age
37Born Feb 1, 1989
Party
Democrat
What they stand for
Jacobs has spent time focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.
- 01Supports federal protections for personal health dataJacobs sponsored the My Body, My Data Act of 2023 (HR.3420) and reintroduced the measure as the My Body, My Data Act of 2025 (HR.3916). Both bills address the collection and use of personal reproductive and health-related data. HR.3420 attracted between 100 and 199 cosponsors, and HR.3916 attracted between 50 and 99 cosponsors, indicating sustained House interest across successive Congresses.
- 02Sponsors resolutions recognizing Transgender Day of VisibilityJacobs has sponsored concurrent resolutions supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility across multiple Congresses (HCONRES.23, HCONRES.32, HCONRES.82, HCONRES.102). Each resolution has attracted between 50 and 99 cosponsors, and the measure has been reintroduced in successive sessions, reflecting continued sponsorship of formal congressional recognition of the observance.
- 03Sponsors legislation on global LGBTQ+ rightsJacobs sponsored the Global Respect Act (HR.4422), which attracted between 100 and 199 cosponsors. The bill addresses U.S. policy responses to violence and discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals abroad, situating this issue within the framework of U.S. foreign policy and diplomatic tools.
- 04Supports national security screening measuresJacobs sponsored the Protect U.S. National Security Act (HR.1196), which attracted between 50 and 99 cosponsors. The bill addresses screening or restrictions related to U.S. national security interests. Jacobs also sponsored the Ensuring Military Readiness Not Discrimination Act (HR.515), a reintroduced measure concerning military personnel policy.
- 05Sponsors foreign policy and arms export measuresJacobs sponsored the Global Fragility Reauthorization Act (HR.3005), a reintroduction targeting U.S. programs aimed at reducing fragility and violence in priority countries. She also sponsored legislation to prohibit the issuance of licenses for the exportation of certain defense articles (HR.2059), a reintroduced bill addressing U.S. arms export controls.
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01 · Background
Who they are, where they came from
Sara Jacobs represents California's 51st congressional district, which includes central and eastern portions of San Diego as well as eastern suburbs including El Cajon, La Mesa, Spring Valley, and Lemon Grove. She has served in the House since January 2021, initially representing the 53rd congressional district before redistricting placed her in the 51st beginning in 2023. She is the youngest member of California's congressional delegation and holds a caucus leadership position as the youngest member of the Democratic House leadership. Her legislative record includes recurring sponsorship of measures related to personal data privacy, transgender recognition, national security screening, and U.S. foreign policy tools, including the My Body, My Data Act (HR.3420, HR.3916), the Global Respect Act (HR.4422), the Protect U.S. National Security Act (HR.1196), and the Global Fragility Reauthorization Act (HR.3005).
02 · Recent significant work
What they’ve done lately
Jun 11, 2025Sponsored
My Body, My Data Act of 2025
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Mar 31, 2025Sponsored
Supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.
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Mar 29, 2024Sponsored
Supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.
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Jun 30, 2023Sponsored
Global Respect Act
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03 · What's coming up
Bills they’ll vote on next
Bills that have cleared committee and are heading for a floor vote. See all upcoming votes →
House·HR.1071Reported to floor
No Censors on our Shores Act of 2025
Would bar entry and allow deportation of foreign officials who suppressed U.S. citizens' speech.
House·HR.151Reported to floor
Equal Representation Act of 2025
Would base House seat apportionment on citizen population rather than total population.
House·HR.2071Reported to floor
Save Our Shrimpers Act
Would bar U.S. funds to international institutions financing foreign shrimp operations.
House·HR.2076Reported to floor
Lulu’s Law
Would require the FCC to explicitly authorize wireless emergency alerts for shark attacks.
House·HR.2159Reported to floor
Count the Crimes to Cut Act
Would require public databases listing all federal criminal statutory and regulatory offenses.
04 · Money
Where the campaign funds come from
Jacobs self-funded 61.1% of her $1.52M in cycle receipts, with individuals accounting for 22.1% and PACs for 11.1%. Top PAC contributors include Sara Jacobs House Victory Fund ($62,000), American Crystal Sugar Company Political Action Committee ($10,000), AFSCME PEOPLE ($10,000), and the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers ($10,000). Outside spending totaled $2.1M supporting Jacobs — led by Forward California ($2.0M) and National Association of Realtors Political Action Committee ($61,000) — and $449,945 opposing her, primarily from DMFI PAC ($424,945).
Total raised · 2026
$1.5M
Cash on hand
$301K
Spent
$1.3M
By source
- Individuals$336K · 22.1%
- PACs$168K · 11.1%
- Self-funded$929K · 61.1%
- Other$84K · 5.5%
Individual donor mix
Small-donor share (under $200)38.1%
Top PAC contributors
- SARA JACOBS HOUSE VICTORY FUNDFEC ↗$62K
- AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$10K
- INT'L UNION OF BRICKLAYERS AND ALLIED CRAFTWORKERSFEC ↗$10K
- AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE COUNTY & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES P E O P L EFEC ↗$10K
- DIGIDEMS PACFEC ↗$6K
- INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL NO. 12 VOLUNTARY LEGISLATIVE FUNDFEC ↗$5K
- INT'L ASSOC OF SHEET METAL AIR RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS PACFEC ↗$5K
- MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERSFEC ↗$5K
- AMERICAN COLLEGE OF OB-GYNS PAC (OB-GYN PAC)FEC ↗$5K
- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$5K
Top employer concentrations
- MAF LLC$7K· 2 donors
- MANPOWER$7K· 2 donors
- JACOBS INVESTMENT COMPANY LLC$7K· 2 donors
- GFP REAL ESTATE$7K· 2 donors
Self-reported employer data. Categories like “Retired” and “Not Employed” are excluded — these reflect demographic patterns rather than industry concentrations.
Outside spending · 2020
Supporting Jacobs
Independent expenditures from super PACs and other groups, separate from contributions to the candidate’s own campaign. These committees may not coordinate with the campaign.
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