Victor Valley Times

Rep. Jay Obernolte, currently serving California's 23rd district in the U.S. Congress, shared insights on various initiatives through his recent tweets. With a focus on community safety, wildfire resilience, and combating fentanyl-related deaths, Obernolte's statements reflect ongoing legislative efforts.

On January 30, 2025, Rep. Jay Obernolte expressed his commitment to supporting law enforcement by discussing safety measures with San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus. He emphasized the importance of resource allocation for law enforcement to protect families and neighborhoods. "I enjoyed meeting with San Bernardino County Sheriff Shannon Dicus to discuss how we can work together to keep our community safe."

On January 31, 2025, Obernolte addressed the growing threat of wildfires across the Western United States. Partnering with Representative Huffman, he reintroduced the bipartisan Community Protection and Wildfire Resilience Act aimed at providing local communities with necessary resources and tools to mitigate wildfire risks. "Wildfires are a growing threat to lives and property across the West."

In a tweet dated February 1, 2025, Rep. Obernolte highlighted a significant rise in fentanyl-related deaths in San Bernardino County from 2016 to 2021. To address this issue, he co-sponsored Alexandra’s Law which seeks accountability from convicted dealers regarding their impact on public health and safety. "Fentanyl-related deaths in San Bernardino County have skyrocketed over 5,000% between 2016 and 2021."