Jay Obernolte
Republican
House of Representatives
CA-23
Representative from California, District 23
Campaign Finance
Sponsored Bills
Representative from California, District 23
Votes Cast
480
22.7% missed
Bills Sponsored
30
100% advanced past introduction
Missed Votes
109
out of 480 total
Jul 23, 2026
This bill would set up federal oversight for the most powerful Artificial Intelligence (AI) models, known as 'frontier models,' to reduce catastrophic risks. It would require companies developing these models to create safety plans, get independent audits, and report dangerous incidents. The goal is to protect the public from potential dangers like AI-caused cyberattacks or physical harm by ensuring developers manage these risks.
Jun 18, 2026
This bill would create a new 'Center for AI Security and Innovation' within a part of the Commerce Department called the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). The Center would focus on measuring and reducing risks from advanced artificial intelligence (AI) systems, including those that could affect national security or the economy. It would also help develop voluntary safety standards for AI.
Jun 11, 2026
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Apr 16, 2026
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Apr 15, 2026
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Apr 14, 2026
This bill would require hospitals that accept Medicare to share real-time information about their intensive care unit (ICU) beds. It would also make them create plans with nearby hospitals to transfer patients efficiently. This aims to help patients needing critical care find available beds more quickly, especially during emergencies, and extends funding authorization for hospital preparedness programs.
Mar 17, 2026
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Mar 4, 2026
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Feb 3, 2026
This bill would create a new federal commission focused on robotics. This group would study how the U.S. can stay ahead in robotics for economic strength and national security, then give advice to Congress and the President. It aims to help the U.S. compete globally and strengthen its workforce in this key technology.
Sep 11, 2025
This bill would make the government look into better ways to cool down the powerful computers used for artificial intelligence. It aims to help federal agencies use less energy and make their AI systems work better. Right now, these systems use a lot of electricity, and traditional cooling methods are struggling to keep up.
Jul 16, 2025
Currently, Congress doesn't get detailed long-term reports on how preventive health care can save money. This bill would change that. It would require the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) to create special reports on these potential savings, helping lawmakers make more informed decisions about health spending over many years.
Jul 7, 2025
This bill would create new programs to improve how we forecast extreme weather events like atmospheric rivers across the country. It would also set up pilot projects to give better precipitation forecasts for water managers in the western United States. These changes aim to reduce losses and help communities prepare for severe weather.
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
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".
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1501) to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9436) to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490) providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4795) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution that participates in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel from being eligible for certain funds under that Act, to require an institution that participates in certain programs under that Act to certify that students are not unreasonably obstructed from participating in academic programs in Israel, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1501) to amend the FAST Act to include certain mineral production activities as a covered project, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9436) to amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1490) providing for the condemnation and denouncement of socialism in all its forms, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4795) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit an institution that participates in a nonexpressive commercial boycott of Israel from being eligible for certain funds under that Act, to require an institution that participates in certain programs under that Act to certify that students are not unreasonably obstructed from participating in academic programs in Israel, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
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