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REPUBLICAN
U.S. Representative · California 23rd District
Jay
Obernolte
Terms served
3
House
Years in Congress
5.4y
Since 2021
Bills sponsored
68
All time
Bills cosponsored
717
All time
Current staff
17
Personal office
Career staff alumni
58
Distinct people
% with party
…
Voting record pending
Chapter I
Legislative Activity
Sponsored: 68 bills all time · Cosponsored: 717 bills all time. Showing sponsored bills in the 119th Congress.
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Chapter II
Committees
7 assignments across 1 congress
119th Congress
House
House Committee on Energy and Commerce
MemberCommerce, Manufacturing, and Trade
MemberCommunications and Technology
MemberHealth
MemberHouse Committee on Science, Space, and Technology
MemberResearch and Technology
ChairHouse Committee on the Budget
MemberChapter III
Office & Staff
Current personal office roster · 16 staffers · 1 intern
Staff · 16· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorissa M. Bounds | CHIEF OF STAFF | Jan 3, 2021 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Patrick R. Brower | LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT | Sep 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| William P. Burns | LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT | Apr 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Connor Chapinski | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Heather J. Gourlay | FIELD REPRESENTATIVE/CASEWORKE | Mar 24, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Kellie J. Hartl | FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR | Oct 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Natalia J. Jovovich | STAFF ASSISTANT | Oct 7, 2024 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Janice C. Leja | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Oct 14, 2023 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Sonia Miranda | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Jun 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Corrine V. Mora | FIELD REPRESENTATIVE | May 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Thomas D. Morel | STAFF ASSISTANT | Aug 2, 2023 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Patrick C. Paolini | LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR | Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Kalyn M. Schroeder | SCHEDULER | Feb 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Ross K. Sevy | DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF | Jan 3, 2021 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Ashley P. Strobel | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Feb 24, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Laura A. Villa | FIELD REPRESENTATIVE | Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2025 |
Interns · 1
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase L. HinkleIntern | PAID INTERN | Sep 1, 2025 to Dec 19, 2025 |
Chapter IV
Staff Alumni
Former personal office staff · 18 staffers · 40 interns
Alumni staff · 18· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hayden J. Bartz | FIELD REPRESENTATIVE | Dec 3, 2021 to Jan 31, 2025 | |
| Robert J. Burke | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Nov 1, 2023 to Nov 5, 2024 | |
| Emily E. Carlin | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Jan 3, 2021 to Oct 16, 2023 | |
| Lillian S. Cogan | FIELD REPRESENTATIVE | Sep 10, 2021 to Jul 21, 2023 | |
| Reid E. Dagul | SENIOR LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Feb 3, 2021 to Apr 12, 2022 | |
| Regan E. Delaney | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Jul 1, 2024 to Jul 31, 2025 | |
| Caroline G. Donlon | SCHEDULER | Jan 3, 2021 to Jan 30, 2023 | |
| Shannon A. Dunkle | VETERAN SERVICES DIRECTOR / SENIOR FIE | Jan 3, 2021 to Nov 30, 2021 | |
| James E. Fleming | STAFF ASSISTANT | Aug 25, 2022 to May 7, 2023 | |
| Remy N. Fortin | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Dec 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 | |
| Robert B. Hicks | LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR | Jan 3, 2021 to Jan 20, 2025 | |
| Ryan S. Keane | STAFF ASSISTANT | Apr 1, 2022 to Aug 8, 2022 | |
| Mya M. Methe | STAFF ASSISTANT | Jan 25, 2021 to Aug 2, 2021 | |
| Madelynn R. Propp | OFFICE ASSISTANT | Jan 19, 2022 to Mar 6, 2022 | |
| Collin B. Sabine | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Apr 1, 2022 to Jan 30, 2023 | |
| Christopher T. Scott | FIELD REPRESENTATIVE/CASEWORKE | Jan 3, 2021 to Nov 5, 2021 | |
| Taylor A. Zanazzi | LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT/PRES | Feb 3, 2023 to Aug 5, 2023 | |
| Milton A. Zerman | STAFF ASSISTANT | Aug 1, 2021 to Oct 8, 2021 |
Alumni interns · 40· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah B. Adams | PAID INTERN | Nov 1, 2024 to Dec 18, 2024 | |
| Ashley Allen | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 21, 2025 to Aug 10, 2025 | |
| Samantha J. Amelsberg | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 7, 2023 to Aug 20, 2023 | |
| Anthony Armellini | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Apr 4, 2024 to Jun 7, 2024 | |
| Grant X. Aung | PAID INTERN | Dec 1, 2024 to Jan 2, 2025 | |
| Madison M. Austin | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Feb 11, 2025 to May 31, 2025 | |
| Vishal Balani | PAID INTERN | Oct 1, 2023 to Dec 8, 2023 | |
| Jared D. Bell | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 23, 2022 to Jul 31, 2022 | |
| Kimmy Alexi Buere | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 8, 2025 to Mar 31, 2025 | |
| Kimy Alexi Buere | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Apr 1, 2025 to May 7, 2025 | |
| Seth Caveyo | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Mar 1, 2025 to May 29, 2025 | |
| Vivian F. Chirip-Riggs | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Dec 17, 2022 to Apr 13, 2023 | |
| Corey Craft | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 10, 2024 to Apr 30, 2024 | |
| Dylan M. Evans | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 27, 2023 to Aug 31, 2023 | |
| Mary P. Fatzinger | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 6, 2022 to Jan 30, 2023 | |
| Mahmoud Ghanem | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 30, 2021 to Aug 31, 2021 | |
| John L. Hansen | PAID INTERN | Oct 1, 2023 to Dec 8, 2023 | |
| Taha Y. Hasan | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 20, 2024 to Aug 23, 2024 | |
| Ciera Howse | PAID INTERN | Sep 1, 2025 to Oct 10, 2025 | |
| Layton M. Jones | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 28, 2023 to Jul 20, 2023 | |
| Charlotte E. Lewis | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 18, 2025 to Aug 31, 2025 | |
| James L. MacDonald | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 19, 2022 to Aug 5, 2022 | |
| Henry M. Mishkin | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jul 1, 2024 to Jul 26, 2024 | |
| Olivia L. Momberg | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Aug 5, 2024 to Oct 4, 2024 | |
| Bellemy Genevieve Morgan | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 1, 2023 to Dec 10, 2023 | |
| James R. Morrison | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 10, 2024 to Jun 30, 2024 | |
| Amelia G. Mullin | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 16, 2023 to May 12, 2023 | |
| Amanda B. Newman | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 18, 2025 to Jul 31, 2025 | |
| Jennifer M. Nuelle | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 10, 2025 to May 2, 2025 | |
| Adriana R. Powers | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Oct 30, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 | |
| Joseph V. Ramallo | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Feb 10, 2021 to Jun 28, 2021 | |
| Angel A. Ramirez | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 10, 2021 to Jan 9, 2022 | |
| Isabela R. Schandlbauer | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 20, 2024 to Sep 3, 2024 | |
| Matthew A. Smith | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 20, 2023 to Apr 30, 2023 | |
| Alexander J. Strauch | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 7, 2023 to Aug 31, 2023 | |
| Jason R. Toy | PAID INTERN | Dec 1, 2024 to Jan 2, 2025 | |
| Deborah Valenzuela | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 22, 2024 to May 10, 2024 | |
| Willow R. Waters | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Apr 21, 2021 to Jul 31, 2021 | |
| Adam Zenos | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Feb 6, 2025 to Mar 31, 2025 | |
| David Zou | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Oct 7, 2021 to Dec 15, 2021 |
Chapter V
Travel & Disclosures
8 trips · $3,840 combined disclosed value.
Switzerland
House gift travel filing
Aug 4, 2025 to Aug 8, 2025
$960
Spain
House gift travel filing
May 26, 2025 to May 31, 2025
$960
Austria
House gift travel filing
Nov 7, 2024 to Nov 12, 2024
$960
United Kingdom
House gift travel filing
Aug 6, 2023 to Aug 11, 2023
$960
Israel
House gift travel filing
Feb 18, 2022 to Feb 26, 2022
Pending
Las Vegas, NV
House gift travel filing
Jan 6, 2022 to Jan 7, 2022
Pending
Doha, Qatar
House gift travel filing
Oct 10, 2021 to Oct 16, 2021
Pending
Chapter VI
Tenure
Member terms in Congress.
Jan 3, 2025 to Jan 3, 2027
House · California 23rd District
Republican
2025
Jan 3, 2023 to Jan 3, 2025
House · California 23rd District
Republican
2023
Jan 3, 2021 to Jan 3, 2023
House · California 8th District
Republican
2021