119th Congress
Jay Obernolte
Representative, CA-23, California
Party
- Republican
- Born
- August 18, 1970 (age 56)
- In Congress
- House since 2021
- Term Ends
- January 3, 2027
- Votes With Party
- 99%
- Missed Votes
- 3%
- Office Phone
- 202-225-5861
- Website
- obernolte.house.gov
Committees
- Energy and Commerce
- Science, Space, and Technology
- Budget
Who Is Jay Obernolte?
Jay Obernolte is a Republican representative from CA-23 in the 119th Congress. In Congress: House since 2021. Born August 18, 1970, Obernolte is 56. On the 310 bills their chamber decided by roll call, Obernolte voted on 300 and missed 10. Obernolte voted with the majority of their party 99% of the time. Obernolte sponsored 31 bills and resolutions this Congress.
How Jay Obernolte Voted
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- YeaProviding 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".
- YeaPROOF Act
- YeaLindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
- YeaRatepayer Protection Act
- YeaWater Resources Development Act of 2026
- YeaNational Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026
- YeaRetire through Ownership Act
- NayDirecting the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.
- YeaProviding 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".
- YeaDiesel Emissions Reduction Act of 2025
- YeaGUARD Act
- YeaWhistleblower Protection Act of 2025
Bills Jay Obernolte Sponsored
- Preventive Health Savings Act (H.R. 4464, Out of Committee)
- Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act (H.R. 3925, Passed the House)
- 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". (H.J.Res. 214, In Committee)
- FRONTIER Act (H.R. 9925, In Committee)
- AI Security and Innovation Act (H.R. 9363, In Committee)
- CREATE AI Act of 2025 (H.R. 2385, In Committee)
- ReCement Act (H.R. 9293, In Committee)
- Economy of the Future Commission Act of 2026 (H.R. 8345, In Committee)
- Responder and Recovery Safety in EV Fires Act (H.R. 8307, In Committee)
- ICU Bed Act of 2026 (H.R. 8271, In Committee)
- No Lifeline for the Dead Act (H.R. 7963, In Committee)
- Cloud LAB Act of 2026 (H.R. 7801, In Committee)
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- National Commission on Robotics Act (H.R. 7334, In Committee)
- Liquid Cooling for AI Act of 2025 (H.R. 5332, In Committee)
- NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act (H.R. 1766, Passed the House)
- Improving Atmospheric River Forecasts Act (H.R. 4302, In Committee)
- 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 and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; The 'Omnibus' Low NOX Regulation; Waiver of Preemption; Notice of Decision". (H.J.Res. 89, Became Law)
- AI Whistleblower Protection Act (H.R. 3460, In Committee)
- Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2025 (H.R. 3220, In Committee)
- Intergovernmental Critical Minerals Task Force Act (H.R. 3198, In Committee)
- Prison Staffing Reform Act of 2025 (H.R. 2879, In Committee)
- Streamlining Aviation for Eligible Veterans Act of 2025 (H.R. 913, In Committee)
- Election Results Accountability Act (H.R. 2694, In Committee)
- Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2025 (H.R. 359, Passed the House)
- American Cybersecurity Literacy Act (H.R. 2154, In Committee)
- GRANTED Act of 2025 (H.R. 1836, In Committee)
- Medical Device Electronic Labeling Act (H.R. 1539, In Committee)
- 9–8–8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act (H.R. 912, In Committee)
- Honor Our Living Donors Act (H.R. 628, In Committee)
- Finding Federal Savings Committee Resolution (H.Res. 36, Introduced)
- Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States. (H.J.Res. 17, In Committee)
Floor Speeches
Obernolte spoke on the floor 18 times on 18 session days in the 119th Congress.
- House, September 14, 2026, 256 wordsYuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act
For nearly a decade, the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation has worked with the U.S. Forest Service to complete a land exchange in San Bernardino County.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, April 14, 2026, 204 wordsAirspace Location and Enhanced Risk Transparency Act of 2026
I rise in strong support of the ALERT Act. The collision last year at DCA was a terrible tragedy, and like most aviation tragedies, it was 100 percent preventable.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, February 23, 2026, 250 wordsRotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act
This bill is a well-intentioned response to the horrific airline accident last year at DCA. In the months since the accident, it has become clear that the accident would have been prevented had the helicopter that was involved in the collision been broadcasting its position and its speed through the ADS-B Out system.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, February 9, 2026, 183 wordsHonoring Life and Service of Grant Ward
I rise today with a heavy heart to honor the life and service of my dear friend, Sergeant Grant Ward, a respected leader within the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, February 2, 2026, 260 wordsVeterans Readiness and Employment Improvement Act of 2025
I thank the chairman and my friend and colleague from Wisconsin (Mr. Van Orden) for including my bill, H.R. 913, the Streamlining Aviation for Eligible Veterans Act, in the text of this bill.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, January 8, 2026, 329 wordsIn Remembrance of the Honorable Doug Lamalfa
I rise with an incredibly heavy heart to honor the life of my friend, Congressman Doug LaMalfa.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, December 1, 2025, 236 wordsMikaela Naylon Give Kids a Chance Act
I thank my friend, the gentleman from Georgia, for recognizing me.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, September 9, 2025, 547 wordsProviding for Consideration of H.R. 3838, Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; and Providing for Consideration...
As we debate the rule providing for consideration of amendments to this year's National Defense Authorization Act, I rise to highlight a critically important issue from my district and to offer an amendment that would solve the problem.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, July 14, 2025, 198 wordsNtia Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act
I rise in proud support of my bill, H.R. 1766, the NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗ - House, June 11, 2025, 198 wordsHalt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act
Opioid overdoses have become an epidemic in this country. Last year, over 100,000 Americans lost their lives to overdose, and fentanyl poisoning is the driving force behind that.
That Day on the FloorRead in the Record ↗
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- Honoring Fire Chief Jeff Willis (House, June 6, 2025)
- Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025 (House, June 4, 2025)
- Honoring Law Enforcement Officers (House, May 15, 2025)
- Providing Congressional Disapproval of the Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "California State Motor Vehicle and Engine and Nonroad Engine Pollution Control... (House, April 30, 2025)
- Honoring Deputy Sheriff Hector Cuevas, Jr. (House, March 31, 2025)
- Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2025 (House, March 24, 2025)
- Concurrent Resolution on the Budget for Fiscal Year 2025 (House, February 25, 2025)
- Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act (House, February 6, 2025)
California in Congress →
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- Adam B. Schiff (D, Senate)
- Pete Aguilar (D, House)
- Nanette Diaz Barragán (D, House)
- Ami Bera (D, House)
- Julia Brownley (D, House)
- Ken Calvert (R, House)
- Salud O. Carbajal (D, House)
- Judy Chu (D, House)
- J. Luis Correa (D, House)
- Jim Costa (D, House)
- Mark DeSaulnier (D, House)
- Vince Fong (R, House)
- Laura Friedman (D, House)
- James Gallagher (R, House)
- John Garamendi (D, House)
- Robert Garcia (D, House)
- Jimmy Gomez (D, House)
- Adam Gray (D, House)
- Josh Harder (D, House)
- Jared Huffman (D, House)
- Darrell Issa (R, House)
- Sara Jacobs (D, House)
- Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D, House)
- Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D, House)
- Ro Khanna (D, House)
- Kevin Kiley (I, House)
- Young Kim (R, House)
- Mike Levin (D, House)
- Sam T. Liccardo (D, House)
- Ted Lieu (D, House)
- Zoe Lofgren (D, House)
- Doris O. Matsui (D, House)
- Tom McClintock (R, House)
- Dave Min (D, House)
- Kevin Mullin (D, House)
- Jimmy Panetta (D, House)
- Nancy Pelosi (D, House)
- Scott H. Peters (D, House)
- Luz M. Rivas (D, House)
- Raul Ruiz (D, House)
- Linda T. Sánchez (D, House)
- Brad Sherman (D, House)
- Lateefah Simon (D, House)
- Mark Takano (D, House)
- Mike Thompson (D, House)
- Norma J. Torres (D, House)
- Derek Tran (D, House)
- David G. Valadao (R, House)
- Juan Vargas (D, House)
- Aisha Wahab (D, House)
- Maxine Waters (D, House)
- George Whitesides (D, House)
Questions About Jay Obernolte
Is Jay Obernolte still in Congress?
Yes. Jay Obernolte is serving as representative from CA-23 in the 119th Congress.
What party is Jay Obernolte?
Jay Obernolte is a Republican.
When is Jay Obernolte up for reelection?
Obernolte's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.
How old is Jay Obernolte?
Jay Obernolte was born August 18, 1970 and is 56.
How often does Jay Obernolte vote with their party?
On the roll calls that decided bills this Congress, Obernolte voted with the majority of their party 99% of the time.
What committees is Jay Obernolte on?
House Committee on Energy and Commerce; House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology; House Committee on the Budget.