Jay Obernolte
RepublicanCA · House
PAC Donations Received
$187,600
Biography
Representative from California's 23rd district and co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional AI Caucus. Obernolte holds a master's degree in artificial intelligence from UCLA, making him uniquely qualified among members of Congress to address AI policy from a technical perspective.
AI Policy Stance
Technically informed, pro-innovation. The only member of Congress with a master's degree in AI/computer science. Co-chairs the bipartisan AI Caucus and advocates for technically literate AI policy.
Committee Assignments
Science, Space, and TechnologyNatural ResourcesBudget
Key Bills & Initiatives
- •AI Caucus co-chair
- •National AI Initiative Act support
- •AI technical standards
Key Statements
"Congress can't regulate what it doesn't understand. I'm here to help bridge that gap."
"Good AI policy requires technical literacy — not just good intentions."