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Rep. Obernolte at MAGTFTC/MCAGCC Twentynine Palms
September 25, 2021

The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday night, forwarding key initiatives led by U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-Hesperia) for military installations in California’s 8th District.

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2021 Congressional App Challenge
September 23, 2021

U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-08) is inviting middle and high school students from California’s 8th District to participate in the 2021 Congressional App Challenge.

Issues:Technology
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Apple Valley Unified School District
September 9, 2021

U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-08) and 32 members of the U.S. House of Representatives have called on Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky to publicly lay out the science behind their decision to recommend children wear masks in school.

Issues:Healthcare
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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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San Bernardino Sun Headline: Illegal marijuana grows can’t be allowed to destroy our communities
August 18, 2021

Southern California is facing a unique public safety crisis caused by the large-scale illegal cultivation of marijuana. Over the past several months, residents of San Bernardino County and beyond have faced intimidation and coercion. Sheriff’s deputies have been shot at on their way to calls for service.

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.

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.