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As AI continues to grow in popularity, certain U.S. representatives are calling for further legislation around the technology, but knowledge about AI is weak. Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA) explains, “You’d be surprised how much time I spend explaining to my colleagues that the chief dangers of AI will not come from evil robots with red lasers coming out of their eyes.”
U.S. Congressmen Jay Obernolte (CA-23), Kevin Kiley (CA-03), Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), John Duarte (CA-13), Ken Calvert (CA-41), Tom McClintock (CA-05), David Valadao (CA-22), and Mike Garcia (CA-27) sent an official request to President Joe Biden on Friday morning to ask the President to stand ready to grant a federal disaster declaration for California’s mountain communities should the necessary request from the Governor’s office be made.
San Bernardino County and state officials reassured residents trapped in their homes that help was on the way. Road crews were making progress on clearing the roads and getting to residents on Friday.
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U.S. Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-Big Bear Lake) said California lawmakers requested on Friday for President Biden to declare a federal disaster in response to the winter storms in San Bernardino County.
U.S. Congressmen Jay Obernolte (CA-23) led his Congressional colleagues in calling for Governor Newsom to issue a state disaster declaration in response to historic winter storms. The official request for the governor to declare a State of Emergency for the mountain areas was signed by Reps. Kevin Kiley (CA-03), Ken Calvert (CA-41), Darrell Issa (CA-48), Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), Tom McClintock (CA-05), David Valadao (CA-22), Young Kim (CA-40), Michelle Steel (CA-45), John Duarte (CA-13) and Mike Garcia (CA-27).
Local officials are trying to get more help to Inland Empire mountain residents, many of whom remain snowed in, including some without power or groceries, after a series of devastating winter storms.
Rep. Jay Obernolte, R-Hesperia, and other California Republicans called on Gov. Gavin Newsom to issue a state disaster declaration on Wednesday, March 1.
U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23) reintroduced his Protecting Against Compromised IOT Technology Act on Thursday to protect American consumers and businesses from products that could be manipulated or compromised by foreign actors. The bill requires regular oversight of companies that sell “Internet of Things” (IOT) devices such as internet-connected refrigerators, smart thermostats and home security cameras to prevent compromised products from entering American homes.
U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23) reintroduced the Protect American Trade Secrets Act on Monday to help companies protect their trade secrets from overseas theft, including at the hands of the Chinese Communist Party. The bill will ensure companies can sue individuals and organizations found to be stealing U.S. trade secrets, including the commission of intellectual property (IP) theft, regardless of where they reside or may have fled to.
The bipartisan Cost-Share Accountability Act introduced by U.S. Congressmen Jay Obernolte (R-CA) and Bill Foster (D-IL) passed the U.S. House of Representatives today with unanimous support. The bill would enhance the Department of Energy’s accountability to Congress and the public when awarding grant funding and waiving cost-sharing requirements.
U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (R-Calif.) reintroduced his Salvaging American Lumber Via Action with Greater Efficiency (SALVAGE) Act on Thursday to improve forest management and decrease the risk of wildfires by expediting salvage and reforestation operations on federal lands.
U.S. Representatives Jay Obernolte (R-CA) and Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) have introduced H.R. 498, the 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act. This bill would improve cybersecurity at the national suicide hotline following an outage of the system in December as the result of a cyberattack on system operator Intrado.