Congratulations to Congressman James Gallagher on being sworn in to represent California’s 1st District! I look forward to working with him to deliver results for California and support the rural communities that are so important to our state.
Proudly representing California's 23rd Congressional District. Small businessman, former mayor and state assembly member. Learn more at obernolte.house.gov.
- Securing our border is one of the most basic responsibilities of the federal government. I was proud to support the Secure America Act because the men and women protecting our nation deserve the resources they need to do their jobs safely and effectively.
- As robotics become more integrated into our economy, we must ensure these systems are secure, trusted, and not vulnerable to exploitation by foreign adversaries. I joined Chairman Moolenaar and Congresswoman McClellan to introduce the bipartisan GUARD Act, which would require
- I recently met with the BlueRibbon Coalition to discuss the importance of keeping public lands open and accessible to the people who use them. In our community, outdoor recreation is part of our way of life, including off-roading and other responsible motorized recreation. I will
- This week the House passed the Stop Child Care Scams Act to crack down on fraud in federal childcare funding and protect support for families who need it. This program helps low-income families afford childcare, but improper payments have wasted hundreds of millions of taxpayer
- Six states held primaries on Tuesday and California is the only one still waiting for major results. California voters deserve the same timely, accurate results that voters in other states are accustomed to. Congress should pass my Election Results Accountability Act to require
- On D-Day, we remember the courage, sacrifice, and resolve of the Allied forces who stormed the beaches of Normandy and helped turn the tide of World War II. Their bravery changed the course of history, and we remain forever grateful to the Greatest Generation for defending our
- It has been three days since California’s primary election, and our state is not even close in finishing counting votes. When vote counting drags on and on, people lose trust in our Democracy. My Election Results Accountability Act would require states to count and publicly
- The Working Families Tax Cuts created a new way for families to invest in their children’s future. Eligible children born between 2025 and 2028 will receive a $1,000 federal contribution, and children under 18 can still open an account. Families can contribute up to $5,000 per
- Artificial intelligence is changing the way Americans live, work, learn, and compete. Congress needs to do its job in regulating this new technology with a clear national framework that protects Americans while ensuring the United States remains the global leader in AI. Read my
- A retired federal firefighter in our community recently contacted my office after going months without receiving his monthly retirement benefits. My office opened an inquiry with the Office of Personnel Management and found that his payments had been incorrectly classified,
- Today is Election Day for California’s primary election! Please remember to vote. You can find your polling location at the link below. sos.ca.gov/elections/poll…
- Community colleges are an important pathway to a lower-cost education and real-world job training for students in our community. I was proud to cosponsor the No Aid for Ghost Students Act to help stop fraud in student aid applications. When taxpayer-funded aid is stolen by






