Sara Jacobs
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Sara Jacobs

Democrat · CA-51 · House of Representatives

5 years in office

Quylt Score

557
Primary Score
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18
Party Line
progressive Democrat

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted1 bill signed into law
3015%
Bills Advanced5 of 75 bills out of committee
3312%
Federal Funding Secured$3432552M in federal obligations in district (119th Congress)
1008%
Engagement20% of score
Roll Call Attendance40 of 40 votes (100.0%)
10015%
Committee Hearing ParticipationRanking Member — shapes hearing agenda
855%
Collaboration15% of score
Bipartisan Cosponsoring2 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
1710%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills8 of 15 sponsored bills have cross-party cosponsors
1005%
Position & Influence20% of score
Leadership RoleRanking Member, Africa Subcommittee
2510%
Committee SeniorityRank 8 on 2 committees
5510%
Qualifications & Integrity10% of score
Education & Credentials
Pending5%
Ethics RecordNo formal ethics violations on record
505%

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Committee Assignments (2)

Sponsored Legislation (75)

HR 8161To encourage the practice of expeditionary diplomacy at the Department of State.

Introduced 2026-03-30 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

HCONRES 82Supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.

Introduced 2026-03-27 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

HR 7903Justice for Hind Rajab Act

Introduced 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.

International Affairs

HR 7052Conflict Prevention Act

Introduced 2026-01-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HRES 963Condemning antisemitism in all its forms, including the proliferation and amplification of antisemitic content on artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, urging robust, transparent safeguards for AI, and recognizing stakeholders working to counter this threat.

Introduced 2025-12-18 · Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 6797Bipartisan IVF for Military Families Act

Introduced 2025-12-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 6645Working Families Disaster Tax Relief Act

Introduced 2025-12-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

HR 6573AI Talent Act

Introduced 2025-12-10 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 6196Locally Led Development and Humanitarian Response Act

Introduced 2025-11-20 · Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 10.

International Affairs

HR 5953Protect Military and Federal Employees from Unfair Bank Fees Act

Introduced 2025-11-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Finance and Financial Sector

HR 5882No Tricks on Treats Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-10-31 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

HR 4502Silver Shield Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-07-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 4455United States Security Assistance Effectiveness Act

Introduced 2025-07-16 · 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.

International Affairs

HR 4330To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish the Early Childhood Education Trust Fund consisting of amounts paid for the estate tax and made available to fund child care services, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2025-07-10 · Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.

Taxation

HR 3916My Body, My Data Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-06-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Commerce

HR 3005Global Fragility Reauthorization Act

Introduced 2025-04-24 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 2601Delete DOGE Act

Introduced 2025-04-02 · 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.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2557IVF for Military Families Act

Introduced 2025-04-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

HCONRES 23Supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.

Introduced 2025-03-31 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

HR 1196Protect U.S. National Security Act

Introduced 2025-02-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 732The Disaster Recovery Efficiency Act

Introduced 2025-01-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Emergency Management

HR 515Ensuring Military Readiness Not Discrimination Act

Introduced 2025-01-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 10342Military Housing Oversight and Service Member Protection Act

Introduced 2024-12-10 · Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, and 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.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 9833Restore Military Families’ Voices Act

Introduced 2024-09-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 9655Global Fragility Reauthorization Act

Introduced 2024-09-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 8712To authorize the establishment in the Department of State of a Negotiations Support Unit, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2024-06-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 8660Student Loan Servicers Accountability Act of 2024

Introduced 2024-06-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Education

HR 8454To amend title 10, United States Code, to add to matters covered by counseling in the Transition Assistance Program.

Introduced 2024-05-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 8309Global Internet Freedom Act

Introduced 2024-05-08 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HCONRES 102Supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.

Introduced 2024-03-29 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

HR 7774Upholding Human Rights Abroad Act of 2024

Introduced 2024-03-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 7710Locally Led Development and Humanitarian Response Act

Introduced 2024-03-19 · Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

International Affairs

HRES 846Censuring Representative Brian Mast.

Introduced 2023-11-06 · NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO OFFER RESOLUTION - Ms. Jacobs notified the House of her intent to offer a privileged resolution pursuant to clause 2(a)(1) of rule IX. The Chair announced that a determination will be made at the time designated for consideration of the resolution.

Congress

HR 5330To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish a Department of Defense Military Housing Readiness Council, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2023-09-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 5112Civilian Harm Review and Reassessment Act

Introduced 2023-08-01 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 4871Atrocity Prevention Act

Introduced 2023-07-25 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 4422Global Respect Act

Introduced 2023-06-30 · 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.

International Affairs

HRES 525Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the African Union should be a permanent member of the Group of 20.

Introduced 2023-06-20 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HRES 520Expressing support for the designation of the second week of June as Children's Week in the United States.

Introduced 2023-06-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Families

HR 4169United States Commitment to Peacekeeping Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-06-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 3420My Body, My Data Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-05-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.

Commerce

HR 3008Drug Shortage Prevention Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-04-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HCONRES 32Supporting the goals and ideals of International Transgender Day of Visibility.

Introduced 2023-03-30 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

HR 1808Ensuring Military Readiness Not Discrimination Act

Introduced 2023-03-27 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced 2023-05-17 · On agreeing to the Jacobs amendment (A001) Failed by recorded vote: 216 - 219 (Roll no. 218).

Introduced 2023-03-23 · On agreeing to the Jacobs amendment (A011) Failed by voice vote.

Introduced 2023-03-23 · On agreeing to the Jacobs amendment (A012) Failed by recorded vote: 203 - 217 (Roll no. 155). (consideration: CR H1421)

HR 8852End Veteran Hunger Act of 2022

Introduced 2022-09-15 · Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Armed Forces and National Security

HRES 1335Urging the Government of Brazil to ensure that the October 2022 elections are conducted in a free, fair, credible, transparent, and peaceful manner that enables all citizens of Brazil to exercise the right to vote.

Introduced 2022-09-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Civilian Security, Migration and International Economic Policy.

International Affairs

HR 8664Atrocity Accountability Act

Introduced 2022-08-05 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 8663Special Operations Oversight and Transparency Act

Introduced 2022-08-05 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 8662Military Data Privacy Act

Introduced 2022-08-05 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 8642To amend title 10, United States Code, to establish the Department of Defense Military Housing Readiness Council, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2022-08-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 8333Upholding Human Rights Abroad Act

Introduced 2022-07-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

International Affairs

HR 8111My Body, My Data Act of 2022

Introduced 2022-06-16 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5831)

Commerce

HR 8057Reach Every Mother and Child Act of 2022

Introduced 2022-06-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Global Human Rights.

International Affairs

HR 7745Investigate Russian War Crimes Act

Introduced 2022-05-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 7583Support International Criminal Investigations for Ukraine Act

Introduced 2022-04-26 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 7367Values in Arms Export Act of 2022

Introduced 2022-04-01 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on Intelligence (Permanent Select), and Rules, 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.

International Affairs

HR 6677To amend the Honoring America's Veterans and Caring for Camp Lejeune Families Act of 2012 to modify the eligibility requirements for entities collaborating with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide case management services to homeless veterans under the Veterans Affairs supported housing program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Introduced 2022-02-09 · Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Financial 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.

Armed Forces and National Security

HRES 922Condemning the use of hunger as a weapon of war and recognizing the effect of conflict on global food security and famine.

Introduced 2022-02-09 · Pursuant to section 5 of H. Res. 1499, and the motion offered by Mr. Hoyer, the following bills passed under suspension of the rules: H.R. 4601, as amended; H.R. 4772, as amended; H.R. 4899; H.R. 5943, as amended; H.R. 7158, as amended; H.R. 8203; H.R. 9308; and S. 3825; and the following resolutions were agreed to under suspension of the rules: H. Res. 744, as amended; and H. Res. 922, as amended. (consideration: CR H8696-8700; text: CR H8699)

International Affairs

HRES 853Calling on the United States and international donors to prioritize children, including the efforts of UNICEF, in COVID-19 rebuilding efforts.

Introduced 2021-12-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on International Development, International Organizations and Global Corporate Social Impact.

International Affairs

HR 6034Diplomatic Support and Security Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-11-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

International Affairs

HR 4420United States Commitment to Peacekeeping Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-07-13 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4148)

International Affairs

HR 5624Ending Veteran Homelessness Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-10-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Armed Forces and National Security

Introduced 2021-09-22 · On agreeing to the Jacobs (CA) amendment (A024) Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 142 - 286 (Roll no. 285).