Press Releases
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representatives Jay Obernolte (R-CA) and Don Beyer (D-VA) introduced H.R. 2385, the Creating Resources for Every American To Experiment with Artificial Intelligence Act of 2025, or the CREATE AI Act, legislation that would establish the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) to remove barriers to the essential tools and infrastructure that power artificial intelligence research and development.
WASHINGTON – Rep. Jay Obernolte’s (R-Hesperia) Cost-Share Accountability Act, aimed at improving transparency and government accountability within the Department of Energy, has passed the House of Representatives by a bipartisan vote of 405-0.
The Cost-Share Accountability Act requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to submit public quarterly reports on the use of its authority to reduce or waive statutory cost-sharing requirements when awarding grant funding.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Representatives Jay Obernolte [R-CA] and Debbie Dingell [D-MI] reintroduced the 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act, a bipartisan bill that unanimously passed the House in the 118th 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.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-CA) has introduced bipartisan legislation with Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (D-WA) to substantially increase the number of living organ donors that are eligible for federal assistance through the National Living Donor Assistance Center. The Honor Our Living Donors (HOLD) Act will allow more donors to qualify for wage, travel, and caregiver reimbursement when donating organs.
This week, U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-CA), reintroduced the Finding Federal Savings Committee Resolution, Obernolte Balanced Budget Amendment, and the Cost-Share Accountability Act to combat wasteful government spending.
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 – U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte’s (CA-23) amendment #75 passed the U.S. House of Representatives by voice vote and was included in the Fiscal Year 2025 Appropriations bill for the Departments of the Interior and the Environment. Rep. Obernolte’s amendment would prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from issuing a waiver to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for its In-Use Locomotive Regulation.