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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 22h

Republican Shutdown update: Day 7. Republicans are still nowhere to be found.

Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 1d

While we work to urge Republicans to come to the table and negotiate in good faith to end this shutdown, here are the answers to some FAQs: sarajacobs.house.gov/government-s...

Let me know how the shutdown is affecting you here:
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Government Shutdown Resources | U.S. Congresswoman Sara Jacobs Of California's 51st District

The Official U.S. Congressional website of Congresswoman Sara Jacobs

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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 1d

That’s why I’m staying hopeful that these latest peace talks will be successful, so we can bring all the hostages home, finally end this horrific war, deliver life-saving humanitarian assistance in Gaza, and work toward lasting safety and security for Israelis and Palestinians.

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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 1d

I know for me and so many others, we haven’t been able to fully mourn because it’s not over: many hostages remain captive, the war rages on, and the scourge of antisemitism is rising.

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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 1d

The world changed two years ago when Hamas attacked, kidnapped, and killed civilians in Israel. My heart breaks for the hostages and their loved ones, many of whom I’ve gotten to know over the past two years.

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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 1d

Rep. Deluzio and I saw this coming – so we introduced the New Insurrection Act to stop a power grab like this and narrow when the president can deploy American troops on American soil.

Politico @politico.com · 1d

Trump has said he would consider using the Insurrection Act to deploy the military if federal courts prevented him from deploying the National Guard.

Trump open to invoking the Insurrection Act

The comments came a day after a federal judge blocked the president from sending National Guard troops to Portland, Oregon.

www.politico.com

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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 2d

Republicans have voted over and over again to gut health care for millions of Americans. Now, they’ve shut down the government instead of extending life-saving health care premium tax credits.

They’ll do anything except give you health care.

What the shutdown means for Medicare, Medicaid and other health programs

Core programs will keep running because their funding is built into law. But a popular Medicare benefit has already ended, and local health centers may be at risk unless Congress acts soon.

www.nbcnews.com

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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 2d

Trump’s more focused on building his ballroom than reopening the government.

White House Will Continue Construction on 90,000-Square-Foot Ballroom During Government Shutdown

The $200 million construction of the White House ballroom will continue amid the government shutdown that began on Wednesday, Oct. 1, a White House official said.

people.com

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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 2d

If you're in San Diego and have been directly impacted by the shutdown, please share your story with me here:

Share Your Story: Government Shutdown 2025

Republicans control the House, Senate, and the White House – and they have decided to shut down the federal government instead of working with Democrats to enact a bipartisan budget. I know that a gov...

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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 2d

Republicans’ government shutdown will make it harder for our San Diego military families to make ends meet when they are already struggling to afford housing and child care and put food on the table.
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How the government shutdown could disrupt daily life in San Diego

Thousands of military and federal employees are working without pay or facing furloughs.

www.axios.com

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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 2d

How is the Republicans’ government shutdown hurting you? Please share your story with me here:

Share Your Story: Government Shutdown 2025

Republicans control the House, Senate, and the White House – and they have decided to shut down the federal government instead of working with Democrats to enact a bipartisan budget. I know that a gov...

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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 3d

If Republicans in Congress do nothing (which they’re good at), health insurance premiums will increase for over 20 million Americans next year and about 2 million people will lose coverage – especially low-income families and seniors.

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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 5d

Trump has been effectively shutting down our federal government for months.

We need to stand up now and get verifiable, concrete guarantees that protect the funds Congress has already appropriated and protect the rule of law.

"Unprecedented opportunity": Trump, Vought to decide which "Democrat" agencies to cut

Trump is barreling forward despite a lawsuit claiming such actions are "contrary to law."

www.axios.com

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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 5d

Innocent children like Suza died from curable diseases because Trump illegally froze foreign aid, dismantled USAID, and stranded the lifesaving medication they needed.
www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...

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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 5d

Speaker Johnson is doing everything he can to prevent the release of the Epstein files. Should we really believe a word he says about the government shutdown?

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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 6d

As my family and I spend Yom Kippur together, I’m wishing everyone observing this day an easy and meaningful fast. G’mar Chatima Tovah.

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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 7d

In case anyone's wondering how we got here:

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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 7d

There’s more!

-Farmers and small businesses cut off from federal loans
-Cancer trials and disease research on hold
-Disaster relief delayed
-Service members, FBI agents, and Border Patrol working without pay
-Outbreak monitoring slowed

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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 7d

🧵Here’s what Donald Trump chose instead of agreeing to lower your health care costs:

-No food safety checks on what’s in your fridge
-Longer TSA lines. Fewer air traffic controllers on duty
-National parks locked up – or piling up trash
-Passports and visas stuck in limbo

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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 7d

Time’s up — Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress just shut down the federal government. Here’s what that means for you.

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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 7d

Health insurance premiums will more than DOUBLE for millions of Americans unless Republicans in Congress actually work with Democrats and do something about it.

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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 8d

Fact check: it’s already illegal for undocumented immigrants to enroll in federally funded health care like the ACA exchange, Medicaid, or Medicare.

Republicans know this – and they’re blaming immigrants anyway so they can RAISE your health care costs and CUT taxes for the rich.

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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 8d

Today’s the last day of government funding and Republicans are doing NOTHING to make sure kids, families, and seniors have access to affordable health care and thousands of civil servants get paid while serving their country.

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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 8d

Donald Trump would rather shut down the government – furloughing over 400,000 workers, cutting off essential government services, and forcing our service members to work without pay – all because he doesn’t want to lower your health care costs.

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Congresswoman Sara Jacobs @sarajacobs.house.gov · 9d

If you get health care through the ACA Marketplace, calculate how much more you'll pay next year if Republicans let critical ACA tax credits expire.

For many, we're talking THOUSANDS of dollars.

Republicans MUST join us to extend these tax credits.

How Much More Would People Pay in Premiums if the ACA's Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Expire? | KFF

The ACA's enhanced premium tax credits arre set to expire at the end of 2025. This calculator estimates how much out-of-pocket premiums would increase for families if Congress does not extend the cred...

www.kff.org

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