Biography
Sara Jacobs, born on February 1, 1989, in Del Mar, California, is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving California's 51st congressional district since January 3, 2023. Prior to redistricting, she represented the 53rd district from 2021 to 2023. Her district encompasses central and eastern portions of San Diego, including suburbs like El Cajon, La Mesa, Spring Valley, and Lemon Grove. At 36, she is the youngest member of California's congressional delegation and serves as the Caucus Leadership Representative, representing Democratic members with five terms or less in the House leadership.
Before her congressional tenure, Jacobs held positions at the United Nations, UNICEF, and the U.S. Department of State. She was also a policy advisor for Hillary Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign. In 2018, she founded "San Diego for Every Child," a coalition aimed at ending child poverty in San Diego County.
Education
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Bachelor of Arts in Political Science: Columbia University, 2011
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Master of International Affairs: Columbia University, 2012
Political Experience
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U.S. Representative for California's 51st District: 2023–present
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U.S. Representative for California's 53rd District: 2021–2023
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Candidate for California's 49th District: 2018
Notable Achievements and Positions
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Committee Assignments:
- Member of the House Armed Services Committee
- Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee
- Member of the Subcommittee on Intelligence and Special Operations
- Member of the Subcommittee on Military Personnel
- Member of the Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces
- Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Africa
- Member of the Subcommittee on Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations
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Leadership Roles:
- Caucus Leadership Representative, representing Democratic members with five terms or less
- Co-Chair of the Protection of Civilians in Conflict Caucus
- Vice Chair of the New Democrat Coalition’s Artificial Intelligence Working Group
- Vice Chair of the Congressional Equality Caucus and Co-Chair of the Transgender Equality Task Force
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Legislative Initiatives:
- Introduced the "End Veteran Hunger Act of 2022" to address food insecurity among veterans
- Advocated for reproductive data privacy through the "My Body, My Data Act"
- Supported climate change initiatives aiming for a zero-carbon, clean energy economy by 2030
Jacobs continues to focus on issues such as child poverty, national security, and human rights, leveraging her background in international affairs and public policy to serve her constituents.
