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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."