Victor Valley Times

Rep. Jay Obernolte, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing California’s 23rd district, has recently addressed several key issues through a series of tweets. Obernolte, who succeeded Paul Cook in 2021, is focusing on initiatives related to disaster management, healthcare legislation, and environmental sustainability.

On January 25, 2025, Rep. Obernolte shared his experience participating in a roundtable discussion with President Trump concerning the impact of California fires. He expressed gratitude for the President's visit and commitment to providing necessary resources: "I had the honor of joining President Trump at a roundtable to address the devastating impact of the California fires. I’m very glad that he cared enough to travel all the way across the country to meet with us, and that he shares our commitment to getting California the resources…"

Two days later, on January 27, 2025, Obernolte announced his reintroduction of the Honor Our Living Donors (HOLD) Act. The bill aims to alleviate financial burdens on living organ donors by expanding cost reimbursements for travel and childcare: "I am honored to reintroduce the Honor Our Living Donors (HOLD) Act. Currently, only 9% of living organ donors qualify for cost reimbursements for travel and childcare. This bill will ease financial barriers, encourage life-saving donations, and support those who give the gift of…"

On January 28, 2025, Obernolte highlighted his support for innovative environmental legislation through the Fix Our Forests Act. The proposed bill incorporates advanced technologies such as AI-driven data analysis and real-time monitoring to enhance wildfire prevention efforts: "The Fix Our Forests Act uses innovative solutions such as AI-driven data analysis, real-time monitoring, and streamlined wildfire prevention to protect communities and ensure our forests thrive. This bill is a critical step toward a more resilient and sustainable future..."