Jay Obernolte

We believe it’s very important that advanced AI research continues to also be done in settings like academia in schools across the country as it is right now.

The concern is that as those resources continue to increase, advanced AI research might only be done behind closed doors by large companies that have access to those resources.

AI will probably be the most powerful tool for enhancing human productivity that we have ever invented.

It's an indication that we collectively have done a terrible job at articulating to the American public the optimistic case for AI deployment.

Unfortunately, I acknowledge that it is not possible right now to know exactly how much money is required to allow CAISI to do its job.

This discussion draft is an important step toward building a clear federal framework that promotes innovation, protects Americans from emerging risks, and ensures the United States continues to lead the world in AI.

I rise with an incredibly heavy heart to honor the life of my friend, Congressman Doug LaMalfa. Doug was one of the most effective Members of this Chamber. He was deeply passionate about issues that affected his constituents in northern…

I think we’re gonna get to a point where it’s damaging to continue to keep the House out of session.

I rise in proud support of my bill, H.R. 1766, the NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act. Mr. Speaker, as more and more of Americans' lives move into a digital format, it is leaving the information of Americans more and more…

I thank the gentleman and my friend for yielding. I rise as the proud sponsor of this bill, H.J. Res. 89, but also as a proud Californian. This bill would overturn the EPA's waiver granting California the ability to decide for all…

I am honored to rise in support of my bill, H.R. 359, the Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2025. I thank my colleague and my friend from Illinois, Congressman Bill Foster, for leading this bipartisan piece of legislation with me. Mr…

I thank the chairman of the Budget Committee and my friend from Texas for yielding. Mr. Chair, this year we will borrow almost $2 trillion, which represents almost a third of all Federal spending. For the first time in the history of our…

It is an honor to testify in support of my bill, the Honor Our Living Donors Act. Mr. Speaker, I think everyone can agree that there are few acts more selfless than a living donor donating an organ to somebody else in need. There is a…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 73, line 12, strike ``and''. Page 73, after line 14, insert the following: (F) interoperable…

I urge adoption of my amendment, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment, as modified, offered by the gentleman from California (Mr. Obernolte). The amendment, as modified, was agreed to…

I am very glad my colleague from Maine brought up the Clean Air Act because the Clean Air Act explicitly says that the right to set emissions requirements for locomotives is preempted from the States. Mr. Chairman, that makes complete…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of the bill (before the short title) insert the following: Sec. __. None of the funds made…

Last year the California Air Resources Board proposed a new regulation that would have disastrous consequences for my constituents, for the people of California, and for the people of the United States. This so-called in-use locomotive…

I thank the gentleman from Kentucky, my friend and colleague, for the opportunity to present my bill, H.R. 498, the 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act. Mr. Speaker, according to the CDC, in 2022, nearly 50,000 Americans took…

This hearing also seeks to raise awareness of the dangers of EV battery fires.

Today's hearing is about ensuring the safety of our firefighters and first responders.

I'm looking forward to the hearing today.

It is an honor for me to be here to thank my friend and former Speaker, Kevin McCarthy, for his service to this country and to our Conference. I had the experience of getting to know Kevin when I first decided to run for Congress. I got a…

We should all be worried about the legislative authority of Congress being usurped by the executive branch.