Jay Obernolte
Republican Representative, District 23, California
25 bills194 cosponsored$1.8M raised674 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceEducation
- “He holds a B.S. in Engineering and Applied Science from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), an M.S. in Artificial Intelligence from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and a Doctorate in Public Administration from California Baptist University (CBU).” source
Career
Public service
- “Previously, Rep. Obernolte served as a member of the California State Legislature representing the state’s 33rd Assembly District and as Mayor of the City of Big Bear Lake.” source
- “U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte proudly represents California’s 23rd District in the U.S. House of Representatives.” source
Family
- “Rep. Obernolte lives in Big Bear Lake with his wife, Heather. They have two sons, Hale and Troy.” source
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Legislation
HR 10737cosponsor
To amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to promote transparency in science, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
HR 10556cosponsor
To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the appointment or retention of Department of Veterans Affairs employees who knowingly committed fraud involving Federal funds.
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
HR 10578cosponsor
To authorize certain labor market data collection activities and to improve Federal measurement of the workforce impacts of artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, 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.
HR 10574cosponsor
To amend the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act to enhance support for certain fusion energy commercial application activities, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
HRES 1557cosponsor
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the rollout of Space Shuttle Enterprise from the Rockwell International plant in Palmdale, California.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
HRES 1537cosponsor
Supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "National Clean Energy Week".
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
HR 10327cosponsor
Cost Estimates Improvement Act
Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.
HR 10315cosponsor
AI LABS Act
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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HJRES 214sponsor
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Small Off-Road Engines Regulations; Notice of Decision".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10050cosponsor
Uniform Vehicle Safety Standards Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9914cosponsor
Collaboration on Adversarial Threats and Security Risks Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9929cosponsor
To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4640 Cass Street in San Diego, California, as the "Mary Wilding Memorial Post Office Building".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 9925sponsor
To provide for Federal oversight of the development and deployment of frontier artificial intelligence in interstate and foreign commerce, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, 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.
HR 9889cosponsor
To direct the Secretary of Defense to report to Congress on the potential expansion of pathways for graduates of civilian test pilot schools to serve as test pilots and flight test engineers in support of military testing activities, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
HR 9811cosponsor
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to increase funding for the Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Account.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
HR 9506cosponsor
To amend the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 to require the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy to establish a prize competition program relating to artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
HR 9372cosponsor
To direct the Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology to develop best practices for measuring data center energy use, study data availability for the purpose of improving energy demand forecasting capabilities, and for other purposes.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 1.
HR 9363sponsor
To amend the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative Act of 2020 to establish a center on artificial intelligence to ensure continued United States leadership in research, development, and evaluation of artificial intelligence systems, and for other purposes.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 0.
HR 9326cosponsor
To promote United States leadership in technical standards by directing the National Institute of Standards and Technology and the Department of State to take certain actions to encourage and enable United States participation in developing standards and specifications for artificial intelligence and other critical and emerging technologies, and for other purposes.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
HR 9293sponsor
To amend the Solid Waste Disposal Act to provide that solid waste shall not include certain recovered materials and recovered resources, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Voting Record
498 yea158 nay16 missed2 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Karen MatthewsIndependent$175K raised
- Tessa Lynn HodgeDemocratic$123K raised
- Paul ChakalianDemocratic$73K raised
- Charles Patrick WallisDemocratic$64K raised
- Alexis L ClaiborneDemocratic$12K raised
- Jay ObernolteRepublican· this member—
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$1.8M
Small donors $2KLarge individual $613KPACs $1.1M
Spent $1.4MCash $1.4M
2024 cycle$1.5M
Small donors $6KLarge individual $508KPACs $985K
Spent $905KCash $998K
2022 cycle$1.1M
Small donors $145KLarge individual $519KPACs $361K
Spent $760KCash $370K
2020 cycle$2.0M
Small donors $105KLarge individual $317KPACs $156K
Spent $2.0MCash $70K
Top Contributors
ANTHROPIC$28K
LIGHTHOUSE$21K
GOOGLE$18K
ANDREESSEN HOROWITZ$14K
ESRI$14K
APPLE VALLEY COMMUNICATIONS$13K
ROUTE 66 SHOOTING$13K
CHANDI GROUP USA$13K
ESRI$12K
MEHLMAN CONSULTING$12K
Committees
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade
- Communications and Technology
- Health
House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
- Research and Technology
House Committee on the Budget
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HR 10737: To amend the Environmental Research, Development, and Demonstration Authorization Act of 1978 to promote transparency in science, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-10-05
legislation
HR 10556: To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the appointment or retention of Department of Veterans Affairs employees who knowingly committed fraud involving Federal funds.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10574: To amend the Department of Energy Research and Innovation Act to enhance support for certain fusion energy commercial application activities, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10578: To authorize certain labor market data collection activities and to improve Federal measurement of the workforce impacts of artificial intelligence, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HRES 1557: Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the rollout of Space Shuttle Enterprise from the Rockwell International plant in Palmdale, California.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
yea2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
yea2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Retire through Ownership Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
yea2026-09-15
vote
GUARD Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Whistleblower Protection Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
yea2026-09-15
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
nay2026-09-15
vote
HRES 1537: Supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "National Clean Energy Week".
cosponsor2026-09-14
legislation
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
HR 10327: Cost Estimates Improvement Act
cosponsor2026-09-10
legislation
HR 10315: AI LABS Act
cosponsor2026-09-08
legislation
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
not_voting2026-09-03
vote
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
not_voting2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
not_voting2026-09-02
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 232025-01-03, 2027-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 232023-01-03, 2025-01-03Republican
House, Dist. 82021-01-03, 2023-01-03Republican
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