Jay Obernolte
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Jay Obernolte

Republican · CA-23 · House of Representatives

5 years in office

Quylt Score

668
Primary Score
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62
Party Line
rank-and-file Republican

Score Breakdown

Legislative Output35% of score
Laws Enacted1 bill signed into law
3015%
Bills Advanced7 of 68 bills out of committee
5112%
Federal Funding Secured$3432552M in federal obligations in district (119th Congress)
1008%
Engagement20% of score
Roll Call Attendance40 of 40 votes (100.0%)
10015%
Committee Hearing ParticipationCommittee Chair — leads hearings
955%
Collaboration15% of score
Bipartisan Cosponsoring10 of 20 cosponsored bills cross-party
8310%
Cross-Aisle Co-Authored Bills11 of 13 sponsored bills have cross-party cosponsors
1005%
Position & Influence20% of score
Leadership RoleChair, Research and Technology Subcommittee
2510%
Committee SeniorityRank 5 on 3 committees
6810%
Qualifications & Integrity10% of score
Education & Credentials
Pending5%
Ethics RecordNo formal ethics violations on record
505%

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Committee Assignments (3)

Sponsored Legislation (68)

HR 8345Economy of the Future Commission Act of 2026

Introduced 2026-04-16 · Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Transportation and Infrastructure, Oversight and Government Reform, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

HR 8307Responder and Recovery Safety in EV Fires Act

Introduced 2026-04-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 8271ICU Bed Act of 2026

Introduced 2026-04-14 · Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Health

HR 7963No Lifeline for the Dead Act

Introduced 2026-03-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 7801Cloud LAB Act of 2026

Introduced 2026-03-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 7334National Commission on Robotics Act

Introduced 2026-02-03 · Referred to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, Foreign Affairs, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 5332Liquid Cooling for AI Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-09-11 · Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 4464Preventive Health Savings Act

Introduced 2025-07-16 · Referred to the House Committee on the Budget.

Economics and Public Finance

HR 4302Improving Atmospheric River Forecasts Act

Introduced 2025-07-07 · Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 3925Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Land Exchange Act

Introduced 2025-06-11 · Subcommittee Hearings Held

Native Americans

HR 3460AI Whistleblower Protection Act

Introduced 2025-05-15 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Labor and Employment

Introduced 2023-07-19 · On agreeing to the Obernolte amendment (A020) Agreed to by voice vote.

Introduced 2023-07-19 · On agreeing to the Obernolte amendment (A021) Agreed to by recorded vote: 229 - 205 (Roll no. 354).

HR 3220Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-05-06 · Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 3198Intergovernmental Critical Minerals Task Force Act

Introduced 2025-05-05 · Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2879Prison Staffing Reform Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-04-10 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 2694Election Results Accountability Act

Introduced 2025-04-07 · Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 2385CREATE AI Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-03-26 · Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 2154American Cybersecurity Literacy Act

Introduced 2025-03-14 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 1836GRANTED Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-03-04 · Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 1766NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act

Introduced 2025-03-03 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 1539Medical Device Electronic Labeling Act

Introduced 2025-02-24 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

HR 913Streamlining Aviation for Eligible Veterans Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-02-04 · Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 9129–8–8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act

Introduced 2025-02-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

HR 628Honor Our Living Donors Act

Introduced 2025-01-22 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

HJRES 17Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Introduced 2025-01-13 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Economics and Public Finance

HRES 36Finding Federal Savings Committee Resolution

Introduced 2025-01-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Congress

HR 359Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2025

Introduced 2025-01-13 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Energy

HR 10281Promoting United States Leadership in Standards Act of 2024

Introduced 2024-12-04 · Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

Introduced 2024-09-24 · On agreeing to the Obernolte amendment (A005) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 9497AI Advancement and Reliability Act of 2024

Introduced 2024-09-09 · Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Science, Technology, Communications

Introduced 2024-07-24 · On agreeing to the Obernolte amendment (A038) Agreed to by voice vote.

HR 7807Intergovernmental Critical Minerals Task Force Act

Introduced 2024-03-22 · Subcommittee Hearings Held

International Affairs

HR 6869To withdraw certain land within the San Bernardino National Forest in California from location, entry, and patent under mining laws, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2023-12-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 6711Prison Staffing Reform Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-12-11 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 6020Honor Our Living Donors Act

Introduced 2023-10-24 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

HR 4556General Aviation Airport Access Act

Introduced 2023-07-11 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Aviation.

Transportation and Public Works

HR 3723Medical Device Electronic Labeling Act

Introduced 2023-05-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

HR 3340GRANTED Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-05-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 4989–8–8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act

Introduced 2023-01-25 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Health

HR 2739Quantum Sandbox for Near-Term Applications Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-04-20 · Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 1718AI for National Security Act

Introduced 2023-03-22 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 1360American Cybersecurity Literacy Act

Introduced 2023-03-03 · Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 49 - 0.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 942Protecting Against Compromised Internet of Things Technology Act

Introduced 2023-02-09 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 844Protect American Trade Secrets Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-02-06 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 746Streamlining Aviation for Eligible Veterans Act

Introduced 2023-02-02 · Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 567SALVAGE Act

Introduced 2023-01-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 342Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2023

Introduced 2023-01-12 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Energy

HJRES 15Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Introduced 2023-01-11 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Economics and Public Finance

HRES 29Finding Federal Savings Committee Resolution

Introduced 2023-01-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Congress

HR 8811Streamlining Aviation for Eligible Veterans Act

Introduced 2022-09-13 · Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 7811AI for National Security Act

Introduced 2022-05-18 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

Armed Forces and National Security

HR 7138Protecting Against Compromised Internet of Things Technology Act

Introduced 2022-03-17 · Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 6933Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2022

Introduced 2022-03-03 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Energy

HR 6434Japanese American World War II History Network Act

Introduced 2022-01-20 · Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 514.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 4574SALVAGE Act

Introduced 2021-07-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation and Forestry.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 4327Protect American Trade Secrets Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-07-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

HR 5355Desert Community Lands Act

Introduced 2021-09-23 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

HR 3844Fellowships and Traineeships for Early-Career AI Researchers Act

Introduced 2021-06-11 · Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

HR 3649Mono Lake Kutzadikaa Tribe Recognition Act

Introduced 2021-06-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee for Indigenous Peoples of the United States.

Native Americans

HR 3533To establish occupational series for Federal positions in software development, software engineering, data science, and data management, and for other purposes.

Introduced 2021-05-25 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Government Operations and Politics

HR 3284Next Generation Computing Research and Development Act of 2021

Introduced 2021-05-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.

Science, Technology, Communications

HRES 263Finding Federal Savings Committee Resolution

Introduced 2021-03-19 · Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Congress

HJRES 32Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

Introduced 2021-03-19 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Economics and Public Finance