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JO loma linda
August 3, 2023

Today, House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.), and Rep.

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July 28, 2023

Today, U.S. Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (CA-16), Rep. Michael McCaul (TX-10), Rep. Don Beyer (VA-08), and Rep. Jay Obernolte (CA-23), Co-Chairs and Vice-Chairs of the Congressional Artificial Intelligence Caucus, introduced the Creating Resources for Every American To Experiment with Artificial Intelligence Act of 2023 (CREATE AI Act).

Issues:Technology
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Car pumping gas
July 27, 2023

Today, H.R. 1435, the Preserving Choice for Vehicle Purchases Act, was passed by the Energy and Commerce Committee and will next be considered by the entire U.S. House of Representatives.

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eVTOL Simulator
July 20, 2023

U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-Hesperia), a pilot with over 30 years of experience and co-chair of the bipartisan Advanced Air Mobility Caucus, helped to shape policy included in the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization legislation that passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday.

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eVTOL Simulator
July 18, 2023

U.S. Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and Jay Obernolte (CA-23), co-chairs of the Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) caucus, introduced the bipartisan AAM Tax Exemption Parity Act to modernize the U.S. tax code to better support innovative and emerging powered lift aircraft.  The Members will introduce this legislation as an amendment to H.R.

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Learn about news and information related to Technology.
July 14, 2023

U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-Hesperia), one of the few computer scientists currently serving in Congress, is pushing forward with legislation to launch a cybersecurity literacy campaign to benefit the American public. The bill, H.R.1360,the American Cybersecurity Literacy Act, passed out of the U.S.

Issues:Technology
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NDAA Ft. Irwin
July 14, 2023

– U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-Hesperia) secured important wins for High Desert military bases and surrounding communities in the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act passed by the U.S. House of Representatives this week. A provision authored by Congressman Obernolte to increase support services on remote and isolated bases was included in the base text of the bill sent to the House floor for approval, while an amendment introduced by Rep.

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Loma Linda Tour
July 11, 2023

U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-CA) has partnered with House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-IL) in cosponsoring H.R. 4278, the Restore Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Accountability Act, which was introduced on Friday. The bill comes in direct response to an ongoing joint investigation conducted by Rep. Obernolte and Chairman Bost into a flood of credible whistleblower reports alleging a hostile work environment at VA Loma Linda.

 

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Rep. Obernolte presents certificate to Congressional Award Gold Medal winner Nicole Seheult
June 23, 2023

U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-CA) recognized Yucaipa resident Nicole Seheult with a certificate presentation in the U.S. Capitol Building in recognition of her achievement of the Congressional Award Gold Medal. Nicole traveled to Washington, D.C. this week for the Gold Medal Ceremony, where she was presented with her award at a ceremony in the Capitol Building.

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Snow Emergency Assistance
June 9, 2023

Today, Representatives Mike Garcia (R-CA) and Jay Obernolte (R-CA) introduced the Improving Atmospheric River Forecasts Act, which would establish a program within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to improve the forecasting of atmospheric rivers, powerful storms that carry the risk of severe flooding and snowfall that caused substantial damage across the state this year.