U.S. Rep. Jay Obernolte (CA)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Jay Obernolte (CA)
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Rep. Obernolte Appointed to Energy and Commerce’s Innovation, Data, and Commerce Subcommittee
U.S. Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23) expressed his gratitude for being appointed to the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce. In a statement, Rep. Obernolte stated, “It is an honor to have been selected to serve on the Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.”Chair McMorris Rodgers praised Rep. Obernolte's expertise in the tech field, mentioning his contributions to critical issues such as artificial intelligence and online privacy protections. She expressed excitement about their continued collaboration...
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Rep. Obernolte Introduces Legislation to Bolster U.S. Critical Mineral Supply Chain
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Jay Obernolte (CA-23) has introduced legislation aimed at reducing the United States' dependence on foreign nations, particularly China, for critical minerals essential for various industries. The bill, known as the Intergovernmental Critical Minerals Task Force Act, seeks to bolster domestic production and recycling of critical minerals crucial for national security and economic competitiveness.In a statement, Rep. Jay Obernolte emphasized the significance of critical minerals, stating, "Critical minerals are essential to our economy, our...
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Rep. Obernolte’s suicide lifeline cybersecurity bill passes the House
WASHINGTON – U.S. Representative Jay Obernolte's (R-CA) 9-8-8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act has successfully passed the House on March 5, 2024. The bill aims to enhance cybersecurity measures at the 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline after a cyberattack on system operator Intrado in December of 2022."Any outage of the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, even for a few hours, can cost American lives," emphasized Rep. Obernolte regarding the critical importance of securing the lifeline service. "It's critical that we mitigate the risk of future disruptions to the...