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Background
Rep. Jay Obernolte is a Republican representing California's 23rd congressional district in the House of Representatives. He serves on the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, where he focuses on innovation and technological policy.
AI Position
PositiveRep. Obernolte supports AI innovation and development. His sponsorship of the CREATE AI Act of 2025 reflects a focus on promoting American AI competitiveness and establishing a framework that encourages the growth of the AI industry.
AI Bills Sponsored
HR 5332
Liquid Cooling for AI Act of 2025
Last action: Sep 11, 2025
HR 2385
The CREATE AI Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, would establish the National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) to give academic researchers and small businesses access to computing power and datasets for AI development. This federal program would level the playing field between Big Tech companies and smaller organizations by providing free access to expensive AI infrastructure that currently only major corporations can afford.
Last action: Mar 26, 2025
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