Rep. Sara Jacobs
The Drama of High School Continues … In Congress!!!

Published
February 6, 2026
1:00 AM PST

“You can’t sit with us” isn’t just a “Mean Girls” quote … it’s apparently a very real rule in Congress … and Rep. Sara Jacobs says she’s had to use it in real life!

TMZ caught up with the Democratic congresswoman from California in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, and she revealed that Capitol Hill is essentially one giant high school … complete with cliques, cool kids, and unofficial rules.

Watch the video … she takes us on the underground Congressional subway train and explains how the House floor’s lack of assigned seating doesn’t mean you can just sit anywhere you like … because groups like “Penn Corner” and “California Row” already have their unofficial spots secured like a school cafeteria.

Indeed, the rules are so strict that she mentioned having to tell a newcomer that very day to get up and move.

Sara also goes full yearbook mode, detailing how Congress mirrors high school in every way — orientation for new members, lottery-style office assignments similar to dorm rooms, clubs to join, and the whole experience. So if high school was your peak? Congratulations … there’s a sequel on Capitol Hill!