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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 9363
Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA) introduced the AI Security and Innovation Act, which directs federal agencies (likely NIST and related bodies) to strengthen AI security research and standards development. Based on the title and sponsor's track record, it focuses on bolstering U.S. competitiveness in AI while addressing cybersecurity vulnerabilities in AI systems, rather than imposing new private-sector mandates.
Last action: Jun 25, 2026
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: Jun 25, 2026
HR 5332
Liquid Cooling for AI Act of 2025
Last action: Sep 11, 2025
HR 3460
Rep. Jay Obernolte (R-CA) introduced this federal bill to protect employees at AI companies who report safety concerns or violations to the government. It would shield workers from retaliation (firing, demotion, harassment) when they blow the whistle on AI-related risks, similar to existing protections in finance and healthcare.
Last action: May 15, 2025
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