U.S. Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA)
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FAA establishes rules for certifying powered lift aircraft pilots
U.S. Congressmen Jay Obernolte and Jimmy Panetta have expressed approval of the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) recent decision to establish a final rule for powered lift operations.
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House passes Rep. Obernolte's amendment blocking EPA approval of California's electric train rule
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. The regulation mandates the use of zero-emission locomotives in California despite such locomotives not yet existing. Rep. Obernolte’s amendment prohibits any EPA funds...
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Fusion Energy Caucus celebrates signing of bipartisan Fusion Energy Act
Congressional Fusion Energy Caucus Co-Chairs Jay Obernolte (R-CA), Lori Trahan (D-MA), Don Beyer (D-VA), and Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN) today celebrated the signing of their Fusion Energy Act. The bipartisan legislation was included along with the Accelerating Deployment of Versatile, Advanced Nuclear for Clean Energy (ADVANCE) Act in the text of S. 870, broad energy legislation which passed both chambers of Congress with bipartisan support. The Fusion Energy Act will codify the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) decision to establish a regulatory framework for fusion...
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Rep Obernolte secures key wins in FY25 NDAA
U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23) has secured significant wins for High Desert military bases and surrounding communities in the Fiscal Year 2025 Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), passed by the U.S. House of Representatives this week.
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Hearing held on impact of proposed zero-emission locomotive regulation
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23), Chairman of the House Science, Space, and Technology Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, held a hearing on the feasibility of the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) rule requiring zero-emission locomotives. CARB cannot officially implement its regulation until the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grants its requested waiver. If granted, this waiver could have significant ramifications nationwide and particularly impact jobs in California’s 23rd Congressional District while potentially increasing...
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House committee passes bill easing financial burden on living organ donors
Representatives Jay Obernolte (CA-23) and Suzan DelBene (WA-01) celebrated the passage of the Honor Our Living Donors (HOLD) Act through the House Committee on Energy and Commerce with unanimous bipartisan support. The HOLD Act aims to enable more living donors to qualify for wage, travel, and caregiver reimbursement when donating organs.
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Representatives introduce bill establishing foundation for National Institute of Standards
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last Friday, U.S. Representatives Jay Obernolte (R-CA) and Haley Stevens (D-MI) introduced the Expanding Partnerships for Innovation and Competitiveness (EPIC) Act. This legislation would establish a Foundation for Standards and Metrology (FSM) to support the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in their work advancing measurement science, standards, and technological development.
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Obernolte leads opposition against proposed zero-emission locomotive regulation
U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23) led 73 of his colleagues in a letter opposing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) granting a waiver to the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for its regulation requiring zero-emission locomotives. If the EPA were to grant this waiver, it could have significant ramifications nationwide and impact jobs in California’s 23rd Congressional District. Additionally, it may counterproductively increase greenhouse gas emissions rather than decrease them.
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Rep. Obernolte Appointed to Energy and Commerce’s Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee
U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23) expressed his gratitude for being appointed to the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce. In a statement, Rep. Obernolte stated, “It is an honor to have been selected to serve on the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.”Chair McMorris Rodgers praised Rep. Obernolte's expertise in the tech field, mentioning his contributions to critical issues such as artificial intelligence and online privacy protections. She expressed excitement about their continued collaboration...
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Rep. Obernolte Introduces Legislation to Bolster U.S. Critical Mineral Supply Chain
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Jay Obernolte (CA-23) has introduced legislation aimed at reducing the United States' dependence on foreign nations, particularly China, for critical minerals essential for various industries. The bill, known as the Intergovernmental Critical Minerals Task Force Act, seeks to bolster domestic production and recycling of critical minerals crucial for national security and economic competitiveness.In a statement, Rep. Jay Obernolte emphasized the significance of critical minerals, stating, "Critical minerals are essential to our economy, our...
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Rep. Obernolte’s suicide lifeline cybersecurity bill passes the House
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Jay Obernolte's (R-CA) 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act has successfully passed the House on March 5, 2024. The bill aims to enhance cybersecurity measures at the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline after a cyberattack on system operator Intrado in December of 2022."Any outage of the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, even for a few hours, can cost American lives," emphasized Rep. Obernolte regarding the critical importance of securing the lifeline service. "It's critical that we mitigate the risk of future disruptions to the...