Political Quotes

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

On the recordOctober 9, 2025
I think we’re gonna get to a point where it’s damaging to continue to keep the House out of session.
Said by
Jay Obernolte
Republican · California
Source
msnbc.com
Oct 9, 2025

Editor's note · Context

Obernolte expresses concern about the House remaining out of session during the shutdown.

Share

More from Jay Obernolte

Jul 24, 2024

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…

govinfo.gov
Jul 23, 2026

California knows all too well the enormous cost of unchecked fraud. Every dollar stolen from Medicare or Medicaid is a dollar taken from seniors, vulnerable patients, and hardworking taxpayers.

blakemoore.house.gov
Jun 4, 2026

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.

rollcall.com
Jun 26, 2026

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.

rollcall.com

Other voices in this conversation