Jay Obernolte

House · CA · Republican

Born: Aug 18, 1970 (age 56)

Service history (3 terms)

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117th Congress, House, CA, Republican (2021-01-03 to 2023-01-03)
118th Congress, House, CA, Republican (2023-01-03 to 2025-01-03)
119th Congress, House, CA, Republican (2025-01-03 to 2027-01-03)

Recorded votes (2875 on record)

YeasubstantiveJan 30, 2024 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5585) to impose criminal and immigration penalties for intentionally fleeing a pursuing Federal officer while operating a motor vehicle; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6678) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed Social Security fraud are inadmissible and deportable; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6679) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to aliens who carried out, participated in, planned, financed, supported, or otherwise facilitated the attacks against Israel; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6976) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired are inadmissible and deportable.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 980 — Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 5585) Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act; (H.R. 6678) Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act; (H.R. 6679) No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act; and (H.R. 6976) Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act
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YeaproceduralJan 30, 2024 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5585) to impose criminal and immigration penalties for intentionally fleeing a pursuing Federal officer while operating a motor vehicle; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6678) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed Social Security fraud are inadmissible and deportable; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6679) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act with respect to aliens who carried out, participated in, planned, financed, supported, or otherwise facilitated the attacks against Israel; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6976) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that aliens who have been convicted of or who have committed an offense for driving while intoxicated or impaired are inadmissible and deportable.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 980 — Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 5585) Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act; (H.R. 6678) Consequences for Social Security Fraud Act; (H.R. 6679) No Immigration Benefits for Hamas Terrorists Act; and (H.R. 6976) Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act
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YeasubstantiveJan 30, 2024 · House · Passed
Overtime Pay for Protective Services Act of 2023
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 3427 — Overtime Pay for Protective Services Act
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YeasubstantiveJan 29, 2024 · House · Passed
Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 5528 — Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act
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YeasubstantiveJan 18, 2024 · House · Passed
Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
On Passage — H R 6914 — Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralJan 18, 2024 · House · Failed
Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 6914 — Pregnant Students’ Rights Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJan 18, 2024 · House · Passed
Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
On Passage — H R 6918 — Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
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NayproceduralJan 18, 2024 · House · Failed
Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 6918 — Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act
Plain-language explanation available
NaysubstantiveJan 18, 2024 · House · Passed
Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Concur in the Senate Amendment — H R 2872 — To amend the Permanent Electronic Duck Stamp Act of 2013 to allow the Secretary of the Interior to issue electronic stamps under such Act, and for other purposes
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YeasubstantiveJan 18, 2024 · House · Passed
A bill to provide remote access to court proceedings for victims of the 1988 Bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 3250 — To provide remote access to court proceedings for victims of the 1988 Bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland
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YeasubstantiveJan 17, 2024 · House · Passed
Denouncing the Biden administration's open-borders policies, condemning the national security and public safety crisis along the southwest border, and urging President Biden to end his administration's open-borders policies.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 957 — Denouncing the Biden administration’s open-borders policies, condemning the national security and public safety crisis along the southwest border, and urging President Biden to end his administration’s open-borders policies
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YeasubstantiveJan 17, 2024 · House · Passed
To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 relating to authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to consolidate, modify, or reorganize Customs revenue functions.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 5862 — To amend the Homeland Security Act of 2002 relating to authority of U.S. Customs and Border Protection to consolidate, modify, or reorganize Customs revenue functions
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YeasubstantiveJan 17, 2024 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6914) to require institutions of higher education to disseminate information on the rights of, and accommodations and resources for, pregnant students, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6918) to prohibit the Secretary of Health and Human Services from restricting funding for pregnancy centers; and providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 957) denouncing the Biden administration's open-borders policies, condemning the national security and public safety crisis along the southwest border, and urging President Biden to end his administration's open-borders policies.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 969 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6914) Pregnant Students’ Rights Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6918) Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act; providing for consideration of the resolution (H.Res. 957)
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YeasubstantiveJan 12, 2024 · House · Passed
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status".
On Passage — H J RES 98 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to “Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status”
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YeasubstantiveJan 12, 2024 · House · Passed
China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2023
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 839 — China Exchange Rate Transparency Act
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YeasubstantiveJan 11, 2024 · House · Passed
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers".
On Passage — S J RES 38 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to “Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers”
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YeasubstantiveJan 11, 2024 · House · Passed
Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023
On Passage — H R 788 — Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act
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NayproceduralJan 11, 2024 · House · Failed
Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023
On Motion to Recommit — H R 788 — Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveJan 11, 2024 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 788) to limit donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 98) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status''; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 38) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers''.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 947 — Providing for consideration of (H.R. 788) Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act; (H.J. Res. 98) congressional disapproval of the rule relating to Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status; (S.J. Res. 38) congressional disapproval of the rule relating to Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJan 11, 2024 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 788) to limit donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 98) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status''; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 38) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers''.
On Motion to Reconsider — H RES 947 — Providing for consideration of (H.R. 788) Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act; (H.J. Res. 98) congressional disapproval of the rule relating to Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status; (S.J. Res. 38) congressional disapproval of the rule relating to Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers
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YeasubstantiveJan 10, 2024 · House · Failed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 788) to limit donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 98) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status''; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 38) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers''.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 947 — Providing for consideration of (H.R. 788) Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act; (H.J. Res. 98) congressional disapproval of the rule relating to Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status; (S.J. Res. 38) congressional disapproval of the rule relating to Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralJan 10, 2024 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 788) to limit donations made pursuant to settlement agreements to which the United States is a party, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 98) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the National Labor Relations Board relating to "Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status''; and providing for consideration of the joint resolution (S.J. Res. 38) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers''.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 947 — Providing for consideration of (H.R. 788) Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act; (H.J. Res. 98) congressional disapproval of the rule relating to Standard for Determining Joint Employer Status; (S.J. Res. 38) congressional disapproval of the rule relating to Waiver of Buy America Requirements for Electric Vehicle Chargers
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PresentproceduralJan 9, 2024 · House · Passed
Call of the House — QUORUM
YeasubstantiveDec 14, 2023 · House · Passed
Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and Honorable Jennifer Wexton National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 2365 — Dr. Emmanuel Bilirakis and Honorable Jennifer Wexton National Plan to End Parkinson’s Act
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YeasubstantiveDec 14, 2023 · House · Passed
HR 2670 (118th Congress)
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree to the Conference Report — H R 2670 — National Defense Authorization Act
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Not VotingproceduralDec 14, 2023 · House · Failed
On Motion to Adjourn — ADJOURN
YeasubstantiveDec 13, 2023 · House · Passed
Condemning antisemitism on University campuses and the testimony of University Presidents in the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree — H RES 927 — Condemning antisemitism on University campuses and the testimony of University Presidents in the House Committee on Education and the Workforce
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YeasubstantiveDec 13, 2023 · House · Passed
Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 918 — Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralDec 13, 2023 · House · Passed
Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 918 — Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 13, 2023 · House · Passed
Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023
On Passage — H R 1147 — Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 12, 2023 · House · Passed
Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act
On Passage — H R 357 — Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act
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NayproceduralDec 12, 2023 · House · Failed
Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act
On Motion to Recommit — H R 357 — Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act
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YeasubstantiveDec 12, 2023 · House · Passed
Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 4531 — Support for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act
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YeasubstantiveDec 12, 2023 · House · Passed
Foreign Affiliates Sharing Pilot Program Extension Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 5524 — Foreign Affiliates Sharing Pilot Program Extension Act
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YeasubstantiveDec 12, 2023 · House · Passed
Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 5119 — Protect Small Business and Prevent Illicit Financial Activity Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 12, 2023 · House · Passed
Duck Stamp Modernization Act of 2023
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — S 788 — Duck Stamp Modernization Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 12, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1147) to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow schools that participate in the school lunch program under such Act to serve whole milk; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 357) to require the head of an agency to issue and sign any rule issued by that agency, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 922 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1147) Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 357) Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
Plain-language explanation available
YeaproceduralDec 12, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1147) to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow schools that participate in the school lunch program under such Act to serve whole milk; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 357) to require the head of an agency to issue and sign any rule issued by that agency, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question — H RES 922 — Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1147) Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 357) Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 12, 2023 · House · Passed
Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2023, Part II
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass — H R 6503 — Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2023, Part II
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YeasubstantiveDec 12, 2023 · House · Passed
Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 5378 — Lower Costs, More Transparency Act
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YeasubstantiveDec 12, 2023 · House · Passed
Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Extension Act of 2023
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended — H R 3224 — Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Extension Act
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YeasubstantiveDec 7, 2023 · House · Passed
Censuring Representative Jamaal Bowman.
On Agreeing to the Resolution — H RES 914 — Censuring Representative Jamaal Bowman
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YeasubstantiveDec 7, 2023 · House · Passed
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Improving Income Driven Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program".
On Passage — H J RES 88 — Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to “Improving Income Driven Repayment for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program and the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program
Plain-language explanation available
NayproceduralDec 6, 2023 · House · Failed
Censuring Representative Jamaal Bowman.
On Motion to Table — H RES 914 — Censuring Representative Jamaal Bowman
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 6, 2023 · House · Passed
Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2023
On Passage — H R 4468 — Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act
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NayproceduralDec 6, 2023 · House · Failed
Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2023
On Motion to Recommit — H R 4468 — Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act
Plain-language explanation available
YeasubstantiveDec 6, 2023 · House · Passed
DETERRENT Act
On Passage — H R 5933 — DETERRENT Act
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NaysubstantiveDec 6, 2023 · House · Failed
DETERRENT Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 5933
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NaysubstantiveDec 6, 2023 · House · Failed
DETERRENT Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 5933
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YeasubstantiveDec 6, 2023 · House · Agreed to
DETERRENT Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment — H R 5933
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