Jay Obernolte

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Representative Jay Obernolte (23)

US United States Representative since 3 months

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Voted yes on HR 517

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Representative Jay Obernolte (23)

US United States Representative since 3 months

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Voted yes on HRES 566

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Representative Jay Obernolte (23)

US United States Representative since 3 months

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Voted yes on HRES 566

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Representative Jay Obernolte (23)

US United States Representative since 3 months

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Voted yes on S 331

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Representative Jay Obernolte (23)

US United States Representative since 3 months

Voted no on HR 1

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Representative Jay Obernolte (23)

US United States Representative since 3 months

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Voted yes on HR 1

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Representative Jay Obernolte (23)

US United States Representative since 3 months

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Voted yes on HR 1

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Representative Jay Obernolte (23)

US United States Representative since 3 months

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Voted yes on HRES 519

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Representative Jay Obernolte (23)

US United States Representative since 3 months

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Voted yes on HR 43

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Representative Jay Obernolte (23)

US United States Representative since 3 months

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Voted yes on HR 2215

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HJRES 88 - Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

Introduced by
Brian Babin , Troy Balderson , Michael Baumgartner , Cliff Bentz , Stephanie Bice
Last updated 3 months ago

39 Co-Sponsors

Providing congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine Pollution Control Standards; Advanced Clean Cars II; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision".

STATUS

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

HJRES 78 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt".

Introduced by
Ken Calvert , Vince Fong , Darrell Issa , Kevin Kiley , Young Kim
Last updated 3 months ago

9 Co-Sponsors

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service relating to "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for the San Francisco Bay-Delta Distinct Population Segment of the Longfin Smelt".

STATUS

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

HR 2956 - DISASTER Act of 2025

Introduced by
Jared Moskowitz , Jay Obernolte , Scott Peters , Hillary Scholten , David Valadao
Last updated 4 months ago

6 Co-Sponsors

DISASTER Act of 2025

STATUS

Introduced in House

HR 2932 - CLEAR Skies Act

Introduced by
Robert Garcia , Jay Obernolte
Last updated 4 months ago

2 Co-Sponsors

CLEAR Skies Act

STATUS

Introduced in House

HR 404 - Hearing Protection Act

119th Congress

Introduced by
Robert Aderholt , Robert Aderholt , Mark Alford , Mark Alford , Brian Babin
Last updated 7 months ago

152 Co-Sponsors

Hearing Protection Act

STATUS

Introduced in House

HR 842 - Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act

119th Congress

Introduced by
Alma Adams , Alma Adams , Alma Adams , Alma Adams , Robert Aderholt
Last updated 6 months ago

921 Co-Sponsors

Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act

STATUS

Introduced in House

HR 1046 - Marc Fischer Memorial Act

119th Congress

Introduced by
Robert Aderholt , Robert Aderholt , Don Bacon , Don Bacon , Gus Bilirakis
Last updated 6 months ago

139 Co-Sponsors

Marc Fischer Memorial Act

STATUS

Introduced in House

HR 4302 - To accelerate subseasonal to seasonal prediction skills related to precipitation forecasts for water management in the western United States, improve atmospheric river forecasts across the country, and for other purposes.

119th Congress

Introduced by
Lou Correa , Vince Fong , Vince Fong , Jay Obernolte , Jay Obernolte
Last updated 27 days ago

7 Co-Sponsors

To accelerate subseasonal to seasonal prediction skills related to precipitation forecasts for water management in the western United States, improve atmospheric river forecasts across the country, and for other purposes.

STATUS

Introduced in House

HR 3699 - Energy Choice Act

119th Congress

Introduced by
Andy Barr , Tom Barrett , Tom Barrett , Michael Baumgartner , Michael Baumgartner
Last updated about 2 months ago

124 Co-Sponsors

Energy Choice Act

STATUS

Introduced in House

HRES 254 - Recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.

119th Congress

Introduced by
Don Bacon , Wesley Bell , Cliff Bentz , Jack Bergman , Stephanie Bice
Last updated 4 months ago

53 Co-Sponsors

Recognizing the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.

STATUS

Submitted in House

BIOGRAPHY

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United States Representative

COMMITTEES

United States Representative

BIRTH

ABOUT

Biography

Jay Obernolte is a Republican politician and businessman serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 23rd Congressional District since January 3, 2023. Prior to his tenure in Congress, he served in the California State Assembly representing the 33rd District from 2014 to 2020 and was the Mayor of Big Bear Lake, California. Born on August 18, 1970, in Chicago, Illinois, Obernolte is also the founder and president of FarSight Studios, a video game development company established in 1990.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Applied Science from the California Institute of Technology , 1992.
Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence from the University of California, Los Angeles , 1997.
Doctorate in Public Administration from California Baptist University , 2020.

Political Experience

Mayor of Big Bear Lake, California: Served as mayor and city council member, focusing on local governance and community development.
California State Assembly: Elected in 2014 to represent the 33rd District, where he worked on legislation to lower taxes, protect personal liberties, and uphold law and order.
U.S. House of Representatives: Elected in 2020 to represent California's 8th Congressional District; re-elected in 2022 to represent the 23rd District.

Notable Achievements and Positions

Committee Assignments:
- Committee on Energy and Commerce: Serves on subcommittees including Communications and Technology, Health, and Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
- Committee on Science, Space, and Technology: Member of the Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee.
Legislative Initiatives:
- Authored legislation to enhance cybersecurity measures in response to cyberattacks on critical supply chains.
- Advocated for balancing the federal budget and reducing national debt through fiscal responsibility.
Community Engagement:
- Provides free air transport to wounded veterans and their families through the Veterans Airlift Command.
- Holds a fifth-degree black belt in Pacific Unified Martial Arts and continues to teach self-defense.

Obernolte resides in Big Bear Lake with his wife, Heather, and their two sons, Hale and Troy.

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