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Jay Obernolte
House
Republican
California 23rd District
In office sinceJan 3, 20215 years · 3 terms
Next electionNov 20261 month away
68Bills sponsored
760Bills co-sponsored
1Signed into law
5Years in office
State
District info
23rd Congressional District
23 / 52 districts
Leans–
Population–
State officials
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2026 Race
On the ballot | Nov 3, 2026
Jay Obernolte is running for reelection.
Filed so far
- Jay ObernolteIncumbentRepublican
- Tessa Lynn HodgeDemocratic
- Paul ChakalianDemocratic
- Edwin AlonzoDemocratic
- David Allen JonesDemocratic
Focus issue areas
From 68 bills sponsored since the 117th Congress
Technology32%
Planet18%
Justice10%
Government10%
Health10%
Leadership roles
7 total- House Committee on Energy and CommerceThe House Committee on Energy and Commerce has legislative jurisdiction on matters related to telecommunications, consumer protection, food and drug safety, public health research, environmental quality, energy policy, and interstate and foreign commerce. It oversees multiple cabinet-level Departments and independent agencies, including the Departments of Energy, Health and Human Services, Commerce, and Transportation, as well as the Environmental Protection Agency, the Federal Trade Commission, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Federal Communications Commission.+46Member
- House Committee on Science, Space, and TechnologyThe Committee on Science, Space, and Technology has a jurisdiction over a range of matters related to energy research and development, federally owned or operated non-military energy laboratories, astronautical research and development, civil aviation, environmental research and development; marine research, and more. The Committee oversees the National Institute of Standards and Technology, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Science Foundation, and National Weather Service. It also reviews laws, programs, and Government activities relating to non-military research and development to report back to the House.+31Member
House Committee on the BudgetThe House Committee on the Budget is responsible for drafting a concurrent resolution on the budget for congressional action on spending, revenue, and debt-limit legislation. The Budget Resolution must be jointly agreed to by both the House and the Senate, but does not need to be signed by the President. The Committee is also responsible for enforcing the Budget Resolution by informing representatives of violations to the budget, and by working with other committees, such as the Committee on Appropriations, to prevent potential violations.+29Member
Voting alignment
657 votes cast96%With party
With own party96%
Bipartisan bills22%
Against own party4%
How often Obernolte voted with their own caucus. Roll-call records don't break votes down by party, so this isn't a measure of agreement with either side.
Signed into law
View all →1Their bills
42Bills they cosponsored
Of 68 bills sponsored and 760 cosponsored, since the 117th Congress
Recent bills sponsored
Recent votes
- S2403LaborRetire through Ownership Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYea9.16.26
- HR9497WaterWater Resources Development Act of 2026 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYea9.16.26
- HR9340EnergyRatepayer Protection Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYea9.16.26
- HJRES213EnvironmentBlocks EPA Rule On PassageYea9.16.26
- HR10326Government OperationsPreventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds Act On PassageYea9.16.26
- HR9576CrimeNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 On PassageYea9.16.26
- HR5334TaxesLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 On Motion to Concur in the Senate AmendmentsYea9.16.26
- HCONRES93Foreign AffairsWithdraws Forces From Iran On Agreeing to the ResolutionNay9.16.26
- HJRES210EnvironmentBlocks EPA Rule On PassageYea9.16.26
- HR9500TaxesTax Relief for Fraud Victims Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYea9.16.26
- HR2140EnvironmentDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and PassYea9.16.26
- HR4646HousingWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYea9.16.26
- HR8278BankingFostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYea9.16.26
- HR2978CrimeGuarding Unprotected Aging Retirees from Deception Act On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYea9.16.26
- HRES1530CongressSets Debate Rules On Agreeing to the ResolutionYea9.15.26
- HRES1530CongressSets Debate Rules On Ordering the Previous QuestionYea9.15.26
- HRES1486CrimeImpeaches Donald Trump On Motion to TableYea9.15.26
- HR3276EnvironmentLocal Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act of 2026 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as AmendedYea9.14.26
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- OFFICIAL HEADLINES17d ago
He’s Congress’ top AI expert. Is Jay Obernolte of Hesperia worried about artificial intelligence?
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A conversation with Congressman Jay Obernolte on artificial intelligence
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Congress has failed to regulate AI for years - and there’s little sign that’s changing
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One lawmaker had a plan to tackle AI. House GOP leaders said no
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- OFFICIAL HEADLINES20d ago
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