Technology
As a computer engineer and video game developer with a graduate degree in artificial intelligence, I understand the importance of cultivating innovation in technology. We must strike a balance which protects consumers and their privacy without stifling innovation. Over the next decade, the federal government will be addressing important technological issues such as digital privacy, net neutrality, big-tech censorship, and cybersecurity. These policies have the potential to reshape the world we live in and will determine the course of our nation for the next century. It is critical that we strike a balance on these issues by promoting American leadership and implementing protections for users and their digital privacy without overregulating the technology industry.
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This week, Representative Jay Obernolte (R-CA) and Representative Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) introduced the Liquid Cooling for AI Act, legislation designed to ensure the United States takes the lead in advancing next generation infrastructure for artificial intelligence. The bill directs a comprehensive technology assessment exploring the use of liquid cooling technologies in U.S. data centers and how they can advance AI computing abilities.
This week, Representatives Jay Obernolte (R-CA), George Whitesides (CA-27), Vince Fong (CA-20), and Lou Correa (CA-46) reintroduced the Improving Atmospheric River Forecasts Act, aimed at enhancing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) ability to track and predict atmospheric rivers—massive storm systems that can cause extreme flooding, heavy snowfall, and dangerous conditions.
Today, Congressional Western Caucus Chairman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) and Vice Chair Jay Obernolte (CA-23) celebrated President Donald Trump’s signing of three Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions to overturn California’s de facto electric vehicle (EV) mandates. Specifically, the resolutions overturn the Biden administration’s approval of California’s vehicle emissions mandates, including the Advanced Clean Cars II regulation, the Advanced Clean Trucks regulation, and the Omnibus Low-NOx Emissions rule.
WASHINGTON – Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) introduced the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Whistleblower Protection Act to provide explicit whistleblower protections to those developing and deploying AI. Currently, AI companies’ restrictive severance and nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) create a chilling effect on current and former employees looking to make whistleblower disclosures to the federal government, including Congress.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Jay Obernolte (CA-23) has been named Chairman of the Research and Technology Subcommittee under the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
Scale AI
“Scale is proud to support the bipartisan House AI Task Force report, a culmination of rigorous collaboration and thoughtful analysis. We thank Chairmen Jay Obernolte, Co-Chair Ted Lieu and all of the task force members for their dedication to ensuring that the United States leads the world in AI development.
Scale looks forward to continuing working with the next Congress and the Trump Administration to advance these recommendations.”
Bipartisan Policy Center Action
WASHINGTON — Today, Speaker Mike Johnson and Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries received the comprehensive report and key findings produced by the bipartisan House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence. Developed in consultation with committees of jurisdiction, the report includes guiding principles and forward-looking recommendations that may be appropriate to advance America’s leadership in AI innovation responsibly.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-CA) and Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), who together co-chair the bipartisan Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Caucus, applaud the decision by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to issue a final rule for powered lift operations.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last Friday, U.S. Representatives Jay Obernolte (R-CA) and Haley Stevens (D-MI) introduced the Expanding Partnerships for Innovation and Competitiveness (EPIC) Act.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23) has been appointed to serve on the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.