RepublicanU.S. Representative, CA-23
Jay Obernolte
In the House since Jan 3, 2021 (3 terms). Current term ends Jan 3, 2027. Born Aug 18, 1970.
Official website · DC office 202-225-5861 · @JayObernolte
At a glance
30Bills and joint resolutions sponsored (119th)
1Sponsored bills that became law
229Bills cosponsored
2.4%Roll-call votes missed (16 of 674)
96.5%Votes with own party's majority
$1,854,658Raised, 2025 to 2026 cycle
Sources: GovInfo Bill Status (Congress.gov data); Voteview roll-call data; FEC. Party-unity counts only votes where the party majority took a side; independents who caucus with Democrats are compared with Democrats.
Bills sponsored
| Bill | Title | Introduced | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| H.J.Res. 214 | 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". Environmental Protection · 2 cosponsors | Aug 10, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Aug 10, 2026 |
| H.R. 9925 | FRONTIER Act Science, Technology, Communications · 11 cosponsors | Jul 23, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Jul 23, 2026 |
| H.R. 9363 | AI Security and Innovation Act Science, Technology, Communications · 7 cosponsors | Jun 18, 2026 | Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 0. Jun 25, 2026 |
| H.R. 9293 | ReCement Act Environmental Protection · 11 cosponsors | Jun 11, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Jun 11, 2026 |
| H.R. 8345 | Economy of the Future Commission Act of 2026 Congress · 2 cosponsors | Apr 16, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Government Reform, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Apr 16, 2026 |
| H.R. 8307 | Responder and Recovery Safety in EV Fires Act Transportation and Public Works · 1 cosponsors | Apr 15, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Apr 15, 2026 |
| H.R. 8271 | ICU Bed Act of 2026 Health · 5 cosponsors | Apr 14, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Apr 14, 2026 |
| H.R. 7963 | No Lifeline for the Dead Act Science, Technology, Communications · 1 cosponsors | Mar 17, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Mar 17, 2026 |
| H.R. 7801 | Cloud LAB Act of 2026 Science, Technology, Communications · 4 cosponsors | Mar 4, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Mar 4, 2026 |
| H.R. 7334 | National Commission on Robotics Act Science, Technology, Communications · 2 cosponsors | Feb 3, 2026 | Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Foreign Affairs, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Feb 3, 2026 |
| H.R. 5332 | Liquid Cooling for AI Act of 2025 Science, Technology, Communications · 11 cosponsors | Sep 11, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. Sep 11, 2025 |
| H.R. 4464 | Preventive Health Savings Act Economics and Public Finance · 22 cosponsors | Jul 16, 2025 | Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 0. Sep 16, 2026 |
| H.R. 4302 | Improving Atmospheric River Forecasts Act Science, Technology, Communications · 5 cosponsors | Jul 7, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Jul 7, 2025 |
| H.R. 3925 | Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act Native Americans · 0 cosponsors | Jun 11, 2025 | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Indian Affairs. Sep 15, 2026 |
| H.R. 3460 | AI Whistleblower Protection Act Labor and Employment · 9 cosponsors | May 15, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. May 15, 2025 |
| H.R. 3220 | Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2025 Science, Technology, Communications · 10 cosponsors | May 6, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. May 6, 2025 |
| H.R. 3198 | Intergovernmental Critical Minerals Task Force Act Government Operations and Politics · 3 cosponsors | May 5, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. May 5, 2025 |
| H.R. 2879 | Prison Staffing Reform Act of 2025 Crime and Law Enforcement · 7 cosponsors | Apr 10, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. Apr 10, 2025 |
| H.R. 2694 | Election Results Accountability Act Government Operations and Politics · 13 cosponsors | Apr 7, 2025 | Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. Apr 7, 2025 |
| H.J.Res. 89 Law | 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". Environmental Protection · 32 cosponsors | Apr 2, 2025 | Became Public Law No: 119-17. Jun 12, 2025 |
Showing the 20 most recent. Full list: Congress.gov member page. Bill data: GovInfo Bill Status bulk data.
Recent roll-call votes
| Date | Vote | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 674 S2403 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Retire through Ownership Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 673 HR9497 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Water Resources Development Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 672 HR9340 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Ratepayer Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 671 HJRES213 | On Passage Providing 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” Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 670 HR10326 | On Passage PROOF Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 669 HR9576 | On Passage National Fraud Enforcement Division Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 16, 2026 | House roll call 668 HR5334 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 667 HCONRES93 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran Result: Passed | Nay |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 666 HJRES210 | On Passage 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” Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 665 HR9500 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 664 HR2140 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Diesel Emissions Reduction Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 663 HR4646 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Whistleblower Protection Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 662 HR8278 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 661 HR2978 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended GUARD Act Result: Passed | Yea |
| Sep 15, 2026 | House roll call 660 HRES1530 | On Agreeing to the Resolution Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334 Result: Passed | Yea |
Source: Voteview (UCLA), built from official House Clerk and Senate roll calls. Full record: GovTrack.
Committees
- House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
- House Committee on Energy and Commerce
- House Committee on the Budget
Source: unitedstates/congress-legislators committee membership
Earmarks (Community Project Funding / Congressionally Directed Spending)
Draft: project-level earmark requests are not loaded yet. Members post their requests publicly; see the House Appropriations Committee list and the member's own website.
Sources: House Appropriations Committee · member website
Campaign money
$1,854,658Total raised
$618,891From individuals
$1,473,930Spent
$1,378,568Cash on hand
Source: FEC candidate summary, H0CA08135, coverage through Oct 14, 2026. Top donors: OpenSecrets.
Positions and background
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Data refreshed Oct 29, 2026.