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San Bernardino National Forest
September 6, 2021

U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-08) released a statement on Friday following a call with U.S. Forest Service leaders to address community concerns regarding the Labor Day weekend closure of all Region 5 national forests, including most national forests in the state of California:

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Orange County Hearing for Newberry Springs SVP Placement
September 3, 2021

U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (R- Hesperia) testified on Thursday alongside San Bernardino County District Attorney Jason Anderson and numerous community members at an Orange County court hearing on the tentative placement of sexually violent predator Lawtis Rhoden in Newberry Springs. This is the second time Rep.

Issues:Law & Order
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Illegal marijuana grow in California's 8th District
August 9, 2021

U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-Hesperia) proposed an amendment this week to reassign $25 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Justice to the Drug Enforcement Agency to combat large-scale illegal marijuana grows taking hold throughout rural Southern California. The amendment was approved for consideration by the House Rules Committee as part of the Fiscal Year 2022 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill following convincing testimony from Rep.

Issues:Law & Order
July 30, 2021

U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-08) secured $11 million in funding for projects in California’s 8th District that passed the U.S. House of Representatives as part of this week’s major appropriations package. The funds included $1 million for the Wilson III Basin Project in Yucaipa.

July 30, 2021

U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-08) secured $11 million in funding for projects in California’s 8th District that passed the U.S. House of Representatives as part of this week’s major appropriations package. The funds include $663,224 for the City of Twentynine Palms Wastewater Treatment Facility Phase II.

July 30, 2021

U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-08) secured $11 million in funding for projects in California’s 8th District that passed the U.S. House of Representatives as part of this week’s major appropriations package. This includes $1 million for a street and sidewalk improvement project in the City of Bishop.

July 30, 2021

U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-08) secured $11 million dollars in funding for projects in California’s 8th District that passed the U.S. House of Representatives as part of this week’s major appropriations package. This includes almost $2 million for Apple Valley’s Desert Knolls Wash to reduce erosion through the Lewis Center Property and school area.

July 30, 2021

U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-08) secured $11 million in funding for projects in California’s 8th District that passed the U.S. House of Representatives as part of this week’s major appropriations package. This includes $800,000 for Adelanto’s wastewater treatment plant.

July 30, 2021

U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-08) secured $11 million in funding for projects in California’s 8th District that passed the U.S. House of Representatives as part of this week’s major appropriations package. This includes $960,000 for the Replenish Big Bear project aimed at providing a reliable and sustainable local water supply.

July 30, 2021

U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-08) secured $11 million in funding for projects in California’s 8th District that passed the U.S. House of Representatives as part of this week’s major appropriations package. The funds include $757,803 for road and water infrastructure improvements in Needles.