Jay Obernolte

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Obernolte voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.

1. Economics and Public Finance 26% · 13 of 50 party 7%
2. Commerce 13% · 1 of 8 party 0%
3. Armed Forces and National Security 8% · 3 of 38 party 3%

Where Obernolte broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

• Statement · Press release · Aug 6, 2026

  Energy and Commerce Members Obernolte, Palmer and Pfluger Introduce Bills to Stop California’s Costly Emissions Mandates

  Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23), House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment Chairman Gary Palmer (AL-06) and Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced three Congressional Review Act resolutions to rein in California’s use…

  “As a representative from California, I have seen firsthand how burdensome regulations from the California Air Resources Board hurt businesses and raise costs for hardworking Americans by imposing mandates instead of allowing the market to drive innovation.”

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Obernolte voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Sponsored 31 (House median 25) · cosponsored 252 (median 289), 30 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Science, Technology, Communications, Health, Environmental Protection.

• H.R. 9925 FRONTIER ActScience, Technology, Communications · Introduced Sep 16, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 9293 ReCement ActEnvironmental Protection · Introduced Sep 10, 2026 In committee
• H.J.Res. 214 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Small Off-Road Engines Regulations; Notice of Decision".Environmental Protection · Introduced Sep 10, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 8271 ICU Bed Act of 2026Health · Introduced Jul 9, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 9363 AI Security and Innovation ActEstablishes federal requirements for artificial intelligence security and innovation. AI-readScience, Technology, Communications · Introduced Jun 22, 2026 Out of committee
• H.R. 2385 CREATE AI Act of 2025Establishes federal programs to support artificial intelligence research, education, and workforce development. AI-readScience, Technology, Communications · Introduced Jun 3, 2026 Out of committee
• H.R. 8345 Economy of the Future Commission Act of 2026Congress · Introduced Apr 16, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 8307 Responder and Recovery Safety in EV Fires ActTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Apr 15, 2026 In committee

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Obernolte’s campaign raised $1.5M: $499K (34%) from individuals and $863K (59%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.6M.

Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.

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Who funds Obernolte

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 296.

1. General Atomics Corporate PAC
2. National Association of Broadcasters Trade association PAC
3. Chevron Corporation Corporate PAC

Obernolte’s own leadership PAC: Jobs and the Economy PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.