Jay Obernolte

Parents should have every available tool to help keep their babies safe. I cosponsored the Baby Observation Act to study how at-home heart rate and breathing monitors can help prevent sleep-related...

I met with San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors Chair Dawn Rowe to discuss support for county infrastructure, critical flood-control projects and San Bernardino County’s priorities for the ye...

I enjoyed meeting Ella, a rising senior at Sultana High School, during her visit to Washington as a National Youth Correspondent. We discussed public service, civic engagement and opportunities for...

A constituent recently contacted my office after her passport was lost in the mail ahead of an upcoming international trip, jeopardizing her travel plans. My office helped secure an emergency passp...

At a Science Committee hearing, I spoke with White House Office of Science and Technology Policy Director Michael Kratsios about ensuring the Center for AI Standards and Innovation has the resource...

Medicare and Medicaid fraud drains taxpayer dollars from the patients and programs they are intended to support. I cosponsored the Anti-Fraud Fund Act to give federal investigators the personnel an...

Artificial intelligence is one of the most important issues facing Congress. I appreciated the opportunity to discuss my bipartisan FRONTIER Act and why America needs a national framework that prot...

Small businesses and entrepreneurs throughout California’s 23rd District depend on community banks for the capital they need to grow and create jobs. I voted to pass the Main Street Capital Access ...

This week I voted to pass the annual National Defense Authorization Act or NDAA. I’m proud that this bill authorizes a pay raise for servicemembers, increases the Family Separation Allowance, and ...

Artificial intelligence is moving rapidly, and our regulatory framework must keep pace. Today I introduced the bipartisan FRONTIER Act with @RepLoriTrahan to establish clear national rules of the r...

As America builds data centers to remain the global leader in AI, that growth cannot be allowed to raise electricity bills for American families. I spoke in support of the Ratepayer Protection Act,...

I am honored to receive the National Retail Federation’s 2026 Hero of Main Street Award. Main Street retailers are central to daily life in our community, creating local jobs, supporting families, ...

This week I met with members of the Yucaipa City Council to discuss the city’s infrastructure needs and ongoing efforts to support future growth. We discussed local priorities and how federal resou...

I supported the FY2027 National Security and Department of State Appropriations Act to strengthen our national security while reducing overall spending. The bill prioritizes efforts to combat fenta...

Purchasing a lawful product should not subject Americans to additional financial surveillance. I supported the Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act to prohibit firearm retailer-specific merchant cod...

This week I voted to pass the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent. More daylight after work gives Americans more time to shop, dine, travel, and enjoy outdoor r...

Our community is home to some of the most beautiful parks, trails, and public lands in the country. From the desert landscapes of Joshua Tree to the mountains, forests, and open spaces across our c...

Congratulations to two High Desert high school athletes on being selected in the 2026 MLB Draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox! This is an incredible achievement and a testament to ...

This week I met with my Veterans Advisory Committee to discuss the important work being done to support our veterans, improve care through the VA, and make the transition from military service to c...

Heather and I are praying for Senator Graham’s family, friends, staff, and the people of South Carolina as they mourn his sudden passing. He was a dedicated public servant and a strong voice for ou...