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Sara Jacobs' Issue Positions (Political Courage Test)

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On The Ballot: Running, Democratic for U.S. House (CA) - District 51

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  • "Since the Dobbs decision, GOP states have been pushing abortion bans and there’s little stopping them from using your personal data to prosecute them. That’s why I’m reintroducing the My Body, My Data Act today to protect reproductive and sexual health data." (twitter.com)
  • "Thank you to @womensmuseum for hosting me for a great tour of the Women’s Right Movement textile exhibit and an informative discussion about the ​​recent Dobb’s decision and what I’m doing in Congress to protect reproductive rights and privacy through the My Body, My Data Act" (twitter.com)
  • "The Dobbs decision stole our bodily autonomy and undermined our ability to meet our international human rights obligations. That's why @JoaquinCastrotx and I are pushing the State Department to reaffirm our commitment to protecting reproductive rights" (twitter.com)
  • "This decision is outrageous and has dangerous and far-reaching implications for Americans’ right to privacy and bodily autonomy. We cannot let this stand. Congress needs to codify the right to an abortion, and we need to do everything in our power to immediately protect the individuals at risk in the states where the right to make our own decisions about our own bodies is criminalized." (sarajacobs.house.gov)
  • "BTW: 70% of Americans oppose the House Republican plan to cut Social Security and Medicare." (twitter.com)
  • "Do you support expanding federal funding to support entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare? Yes" (None)
  • "Thanks to the California Alliance for Retired Americans for hosting a forum on the future of Social Security & Medicare and our responsibility to fight for social and economic justice for seniors. Love any opportunity to wonk out on the issues. #CARA #vista #seniors #CA49 #SJ4CA" (twitter.com)
  • "We should expand Medicare and Social Security, not cut them. Period. #CA53" (twitter.com)
  • "First, we need to roll back the harmful provisions in the Republican tax bill that are raising costs for middle-class families in California. Instead, we need a tax system that values labor and work as much as, if not more, than shareholders and passive income." (sarajacobsforca.com)
  • "New year, same Republican priorities: protecting tax cheats." (twitter.com)
  • "First, we need to roll back the harmful provisions in the Republican tax bill that are raising costs for middle-class families in California. Instead, we need a tax system that values labor and work as much as, if not more, than shareholders and passive income." (sarajacobsforca.com)
  • "New year, same Republican priorities: protecting tax cheats." (twitter.com)
  • "Do you suppor the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions? Yes. I support overturning Citizens United and pledged not to take corporate PAC contributions." (None)
  • "A year ago Breonna Taylor's life came to a tragic end, cut short by police brutality and racial injustice. Justice would be to have Breonna here with us still. But in her honor, I will continue fighting for structural change and real accountability. #RememberBreonnaTaylor" (twitter.com)
  • "Proud to co-sponsor the George Floyd #JusticeInPolicingAct. Our country faces a reckoning on racial justice. This important bill bans chokeholds, ends qualified immunity and profiling, and establishes accountability for police misconduct - bringing us closer to justice." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1280 "George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021" (None)
  • "Do you support increasing defense spending? No" (None)
  • Voted against HR 1605 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022" (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 2670 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024" (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7900 "National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023" (None)
  • "#CA53 sent me to D.C. to fight for them. And thanks to H.R. 4205, the Appropriations FY22 spending bill, I'm proud to announce that #CA53 will receive an additional: -$368,000 for job training funds -$26.3 mil in school funding -$55.5 mil in veteran health care funding" (twitter.com)
  • "Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth? Yes" (None)
  • "Reminder: the provisions in the Build Back Better Act are 1) completely paid for 2) fiscally responsible and 3) supported by GOP experts" (twitter.com)
  • "The Senate needs to pass the Build Back Better Act. Was proud to join grandmas and care workers this week to talk about how families need the expanded Child Tax Credit, paid leave, free & universal pre-k, lower child care costs, and higher wages for care workers. #CareCantWait" (twitter.com)
  • "Glad to join the inaugural meeting of @YIMBYDemsSD to talk about solutions for affordable housing and improved public transit" (twitter.com)
  • "Great to meet with Bob and Ted from AARP! I will always fight for our seniors – from protecting and expanding Social Security and Medicare to expanding housing that’s affordable and strengthening food security." (twitter.com)
  • "People have misconceptions about who experiences homelessness. So glad to visit the new Safe Parking Lot at Rose Canyon that serves families with children, many of whom are working full-time jobs and still can’t find housing that’s affordable in San Diego." (twitter.com)
  • "What are my top priorities for 2024? -Expanding access to affordable child care -Addressing the housing and homelessness crisis -Reforming FISA to protect Americans' privacy" (twitter.com)
  • "I really can’t say this enough: The Inflation Reduction Act is good for families, our planet, and our economy. So excited to vote YES tomorrow!" (twitter.com)
  • "Thanks to the House Democratic majority, we passed the Inflation Reduction Act last year, and now seniors covered by Medicare won’t pay more than $35/month for insulin. Meanwhile, House Republicans can’t even pick someone to lead their caucus." (twitter.com)
  • "The Inflation Reduction Act is now law!" (twitter.com)
  • "This isn't up for debate: inflation was 0% in July – in fact, the inflation rate fell – and gas prices have been falling for 59 days and counting. That doesn't mean folks aren't still hurting, and that's why passing the Inflation Reduction Act is so important." (twitter.com)
  • "Crushing student debt has delayed or denied millions of people’s big milestones like buying a house or having kids. President Biden’s plan helped relieve this burden especially for those most in need. This is devastating but we’ll keep fighting to address the student debt crisis." (twitter.com)
  • "Student debt has kept millions of Americans, especially Millennials, from buying a home, having kids, or starting a business. It’s critical for the Supreme Court to uphold the Biden Administration’s legal loan forgiveness program as we continue working to address this crisis." (twitter.com)
  • "The student debt crisis has forced millions of people to delay or deny milestones like buying a home or starting a family. That's why I'm proud to co-lead the GRADUATE Act and the Codifying SAVE Plan Act to address this crisis." (twitter.com)
  • "The student debt crisis has made it difficult for millions of people – especially Millennials – to make ends meet and made holiday shopping difficult. That's why I'm fighting to address this crisis by codifying @POTUS’s most comprehensive income-driven repayment plan" (twitter.com)
  • "57 years ago, John Lewis led hundreds of civil rights activists across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma. In the face of violence & racism, they demanded the end of voter discrimination. Their legacy continues to inspire our fight for racial justice & to defend voting rights." (twitter.com)
  • "Started my day hearing from President Zelenskyy of Ukraine; spending the rest of it in Selma working on the path forward on voting rights. As we hold Putin accountable and protect democracy around the world, we also must hold ourselves accountable and work to protect our own." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 4 "John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2021" (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5746 "Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act" (None)
  • "First, it was Exxon Valdez. Then, BP Deepwater Horizon. It's the same story over and over again. If we don't make the switch to renewable energy, the fossil fuel industry will continue to have devastating effects on our environment." (twitter.com)
  • "I'm so excited to vote for the Inflation Reduction Act because it’s the biggest climate investment ever. It gives San Diegans tax credits to buy electric vehicles, funds drought resiliency programs, provides tax credits and loan guarantees to renewable energy companies, and more." (twitter.com)
  • "Reminder that the #InflationReduction Act is a critical step forward on our path to a clean energy economy and will solidify America as a leader in renewable energy technology and manufacturing." (twitter.com)
  • "This month, for the first time, CA was powered by nearly 100% renewable energy. Ending our reliance on fossil fuels and transitioning to clean, renewable energy isn’t some far-off goal, we have the tools to do it right now." (twitter.com)
  • "First, it was Exxon Valdez. Then, BP Deepwater Horizon. It's the same story over and over again. If we don't make the switch to renewable energy, the fossil fuel industry will continue to have devastating effects on our environment." (twitter.com)
  • "Miss me with your argument for good guys with guns. If even police are afraid to protect us from assault weapons, no one should be able to purchase them." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1446 "Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021" (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 1808 "Assault Weapons Ban of 2022" (None)
  • Voted in favor of S 2938 "Bipartisan Safer Communities Act" (None)
  • "Health care is a universal human right. In Congress, I will fight for Medicare for All, will protect Planned Parenthood and a woman's right to choose, and will work to get prescription drug costs under control #CA49 #SJ4CA" (twitter.com)
  • "In the wealthiest country in the world: -No parent should pick between feeding their kid and having health care -No one should ration medicine to make ends meet -500,000 people shouldn’t go bankrupt every year from medical debt It’s time we change this and pass Medicare for All." (twitter.com)
  • "It's time for Medicare for All!" (twitter.com)
  • "I’m extremely proud to be an original cosponsor of Medicare for All. Americans deserve universal coverage, lower costs, and no barriers to treatment. Reply to let me know what passing Medicare for All would mean to you." (twitter.com)
  • "Paid family leave isn't just good for families-- it's good for the economy. The American Families Plan will make it a reality." (twitter.com)
  • "Thanks to the House Democratic majority, we passed the Inflation Reduction Act last year, and now seniors covered by Medicare won’t pay more than $35/month for insulin. Meanwhile, House Republicans can’t even pick someone to lead their caucus." (twitter.com)
  • "The Senate needs to pass the Build Back Better Act. Was proud to join grandmas and care workers this week to talk about how families need the expanded Child Tax Credit, paid leave, free & universal pre-k, lower child care costs, and higher wages for care workers. #CareCantWait" (twitter.com)
  • "This is the female labor participation rate since 1999. It shows clearly: 1) millions of women still out of the workforce due to the pandemic 2) decades of decline. We’re fighting for child care, paid leave etc, because the economy hasn’t been working for women for a long time." (twitter.com)
  • "BTW: 70% of Americans oppose the House Republican plan to cut Social Security and Medicare." (twitter.com)
  • "Don’t forget that 207 House Republicans voted against seniors and their health care. They voted against allowing Medicare to negotiate and bring down prescription drug costs, preventing excessive price hikes, and capping insulin and yearly out-of-pocket costs. Shameful." (twitter.com)
  • "Inflation Reduction Act Winners: — Kids who can grow up in a healthier world— Families who will see lower health care, prescription drug, and energy costs — Seniors who won’t have to choose which prescriptions to fill. Losers: — Corporations that will pay a 15% minimum tax" (twitter.com)
  • "Thanks to the House Democratic majority, we passed the Inflation Reduction Act last year, and now seniors covered by Medicare won’t pay more than $35/month for insulin. Meanwhile, House Republicans can’t even pick someone to lead their caucus." (twitter.com)
  • Voted against HR 2 "Secure the Border Act of 2023" (None)
  • Voted against HR 5283 "Protecting our Communities from Failure to Secure the Border Act" (None)
  • Voted against HR 5525 "Continuing Appropriations and Border Security Enhancement Act, 2024" (None)
  • Voted against HR 957 "Denouncing the Biden administration's open-borders policies, condemning the national security and public safety crisis along the southwest border, and urging President Biden to end his administration's open-borders policies." (None)
  • "10 years ago, @POTUS44 announced the DACA program. Dreamers and immigrants make San Diego what it is, and DACA has been transformative for so many of our friends and neighbors. But we can't keep kicking the can down the road—we need a permanent solution and a path to citizenship." (twitter.com)
  • "As @POTUS meets with DACA recipients today, I'm thinking of Javier-- a proud DREAMer and San Diego State student who is pursuing a career in education. Javier and DREAMers like him deserve security and peace of mind. The Senate must pass the DREAM Act now. #HomeisHere." (twitter.com)
  • "That’s why, on the 11th anniversary of the DACA program, we need to recommit to passing the Dream and Promise Act so Dreamers have the security and peace of mind that comes with a permanent solution and a path to citizenship." (twitter.com)
  • "This move will bring relief to 600,000 DACA recipients, but we still need a permanent solution. The Senate needs to pass the Dream and Promise Act." (twitter.com)
  • Voted against HR 340 "Hamas International Financing Prevention Act" (None)
  • Voted against HR 3774 "Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum (SHIP) Act" (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6968 "Suspending Energy Imports from Russia Act" (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 7108 "Suspending Normal Trade Relations with Russia and Belarus Act" (None)
  • "I’ve strongly supported Ukraine's ability to defend itself against Russia's illegal invasion. But I disagree with the decision to send cluster munitions. Despite best intentions, cluster munitions are unpredictable and risk maiming or killing innocent civilians." (twitter.com)
  • "Russia’s war in Ukraine will likely end at the negotiation table – when Ukraine decides the time is right. We're helping Ukraine have the best possible negotiation position by providing artillery, tanks, and ammunition and putting new sanctions on Russia's critical industries." (twitter.com)
  • Voted in favor of HR 5692 "Ukraine Security Assistance and Oversight Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024" (None)
  • Voted in favor of HR 6833 "Continuing Appropriations and Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2023" (None)
  • Despite exhaustive research, Vote Smart was unable to find information about this candidate's position.
This candidate has responded to a Political Courage Test in a previous election. As a continued effort to provide the American public with factual information on candidates running for public office, these archived responses are made available here.
Pro-choice Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
Yes Do you support expanding federal funding to support entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare?
Unknown Position In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
Yes Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
I support overturning Citizens United and pledged not to take corporate PAC contributions.
No Do you support the protection of government officials, including law enforcement officers, from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning alleged misconduct?
No Do you support increasing defense spending?
Yes Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
No Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
Yes Do you support providing financial relief to businesses AND/OR corporations negatively impacted by the state of national emergency for COVID-19?
Yes Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
Yes Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)?
Yes Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
Yes Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
No Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
Yes Do you support requiring businesses to provide paid medical leave during public health crises, such as COVID-19?
No Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?
No Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
Yes Do you support reducing military intervention in Middle East conflicts?
Unknown Position Should the United States use military force to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a weapon of mass destruction (for example: nuclear, biological, chemical)?
Yes Do you generally support removing barriers to international trade (for example: tariffs, quotas, etc.)?
My top three priorities if elected are addressing gun violence, climate change, and the high cost of living.

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