Jay Obernolte

Economy of the Future Commission Act of 2026

The bill would create a new commission to study how the U.S. economy is changing and prepare recommendations for how the government and businesses should adapt to future economic challenges and opportunities. The commission would likely examine emerging industries, workforce needs, and technological changes to help policymakers make informed decisions about economic policy. This affects workers, businesses, and government agencies that shape economic policy and job training programs.

Responder and Recovery Safety in EV Fires Act

The federal government would create a team of experts to study how firefighters and emergency responders should handle electric vehicle fires, then publish guidelines and best practices for dealing with these incidents. This would help first responders across the country better prepare for and respond to EV fires, which can behave differently from traditional gasoline vehicle fires. The effort aims to improve public safety as more electric vehicles hit the roads.

ICU Bed Act of 2026

Without specific subjects listed, this bill likely addresses the availability and management of intensive care unit beds in hospitals, possibly by establishing standards for ICU capacity, funding mechanisms, or requirements for hospitals to maintain adequate critical care resources. The bill has been sent to two committees—one focused on healthcare regulation and another on budget and tax matters—suggesting it may involve both operational changes to how hospitals manage ICUs and financial provisions to support these efforts. This would affect hospitals, patients needing critical care, and potentially insurance companies or government healthcare programs that pay for ICU services.

No Lifeline for the Dead Act

This bill would prevent phone companies from continuing cellular service for deceased people, requiring them to shut down accounts and stop billing families after receiving proper notification of death. The measure aims to protect grieving families from unexpected charges and reduce confusion when dealing with a loved one's phone account during an already difficult time. It affects wireless carriers and their customers' families who may struggle with canceling service for the deceased.

Cloud LAB Act of 2026

The Cloud LAB Act would likely establish or expand federal support for cloud computing research and development, helping universities and research institutions access advanced computing resources to conduct scientific experiments and innovation projects. This would make cutting-edge technology more available to researchers and students who might not otherwise afford expensive computing infrastructure, potentially speeding up discoveries in fields like medicine, climate science, and artificial intelligence.

National Commission on Robotics Act

The bill would create a new government commission to study how robotics and automation are affecting American workers, businesses, and society, and to recommend policies on issues like job training, safety standards, and international competition in robotics technology. The commission would bring together experts from government, industry, and academia to assess both the benefits and challenges of increasing automation across different sectors of the economy. This would help Congress understand how to prepare workers for jobs in a more automated future and ensure the U.S. remains competitive in robotics development.

Liquid Cooling for AI Act of 2025

This bill would likely establish policies or provide support to develop and deploy liquid cooling systems for artificial intelligence data centers, which use enormous amounts of electricity and generate significant heat. The measure aims to address the cooling and energy efficiency challenges that come with running large AI operations, potentially affecting tech companies, data center operators, and energy providers. By improving cooling efficiency, the bill could help reduce the environmental impact and operating costs of AI infrastructure while supporting the growth of the AI industry.

Preventive Health Savings Act

Preventive Health Savings Act This bill requires the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), upon receiving a request from Congress, to determine if proposed legislation would reduce spending outside of the 10-year budget window through the use of preventive health care. Under the bill, the term preventive health care generally refers to an action that focuses on the health of the public, individuals, and defined populations in order to protect, promote, and maintain health and wellness and prevent disease, disability, and premature death. If CBO determines that the proposed legislation would result in net reductions in budget outlays from the use of preventive health care, any CBO projection regarding the legislation must include (1) a description and estimate of the reductions in outlays, and (2) a description of the basis for these conclusions. Any estimate provided by CBO pursuant to this bill must be used as a supplementary estimate and may not be used to determine compliance with the Congressional Budget Act of 1974 or any other budgetary enforcement controls.

AI Whistleblower Protection Act

Workers who report safety concerns, illegal activities, or unethical practices related to artificial intelligence systems would receive legal protections against retaliation from their employers, such as being fired, demoted, or harassed. The law would apply to employees across various industries who work with or around AI technology and want to speak up about potential harms without fear of losing their jobs. This protection aims to encourage workers to alert authorities, management, or the public about AI-related problems that could affect public safety or violate laws.

Prison Staffing Reform Act of 2025

This bill would establish new staffing requirements and standards for federal prisons to ensure adequate numbers of guards, medical personnel, and other staff members. The changes would aim to improve safety and conditions for both incarcerated people and prison workers by addressing chronic understaffing issues that have contributed to violence and security problems in federal facilities.

Election Results Accountability Act

Election Results Accountability Act This bill establishes deadlines for states to count ballots and certify results in federal elections. Specifically, the bill requires a state to count not less than 90% of the ballots cast in a federal election held in the state not later than 72 hours after polls close and make the result of the count publicly available. Further, the state must certify and make publicly available the complete election results not later than two weeks after the election. The bill provides exceptions to these deadlines, including for bona fide emergencies (e.g., major disasters) or technical difficulties (e.g., malfunctioning election equipment or software). The bill prohibits a state from receiving federal election administration funds for subsequent elections if the state does not comply with the deadlines established by the bill. However, a state may regain eligibility for these funds if (1) the state submits a compliance plan to the Election Assistance Commission (EAC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ), and (2) the EAC and DOJ each certify that the state has taken actions to comply with the plan.

CREATE AI Act of 2025

Creating Resources for Every American To Experiment with Artificial Intelligence Act of 2025 or the CREATE AI Act of 2025 This bill establishes a national program to provide U.S. researchers, educators, and students with access to artificial intelligence (AI) data, computational resources, educational tools and services, and testbeds. The program, to be known as the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR), must be established by the National Science Foundation (NSF) to improve U.S. AI research capacity and spur the strategic development of AI capabilities. NAIRR may accept and use donated resources from the private sector and federal agencies. Those eligible to use NAIRR resources are (1) researchers, educators, and students based in the United States and affiliated with a U.S. institution of higher education, nonprofit, executive agency, or other specified entity; and (2) employees of U.S. executive agencies or federally funded research and development centers with a demonstrable mission need. NSF must select a nongovernmental organization to operate NAIRR (i.e., an operating entity ) through a competitive and transparent process. The operating entity must ensure that a significant percentage of the annual allotment of computational resources is provided to projects primarily focused on AI privacy, ethics, safety, security, risk mitigation, or trustworthiness. The operating entity must also establish minimum security requirements for all individuals interacting with NAIRR. The operating entity may establish a fee schedule for access to NAIRR, which must include a free tier of access and must ensure that the primary purpose of NAIRR is to support research.

Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2025

Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2025 This bill requires the Department of Energy (DOE) to report on the use of its authority to reduce or eliminate the nonfederal cost-sharing requirements for federally-funded projects regarding research, development, demonstration, and commercial application activities under the Energy Policy Act of 2005. DOE must submit a report within 120 days of the enactment of this bill and at least quarterly thereafter.

GRANTED Act of 2025

Granting Remaining Applications Not Treated Efficiently or Delayed Act of 2025 or the GRANTED Act of 2025 This bill provides for the automatic approval of a complete application to place or maintain communications facilities (e.g., telecommunications antennas and equipment) on federal property after the application has been pending with a federal agency for 270 days. (Under current law, individuals and entities may apply for an easement, right-of-way, or lease to install, construct, modify, or maintain a communications facility in, on, or over federal property. The federal agency with control over the relevant property is required to act on such an application within 270 days.) The bill requires agencies to act on applications within 270 days of their receipt of a complete application, rather than within 270 days of an application’s filing. Under the bill, an application is considered complete when the applicant (1) has taken the first procedural step within their control to submit the application in accordance with procedures established by the agency, and (2) has not been notified of any deficiency in the application within 30 days of its submission. The bill also establishes criteria for determining when an application is considered received by an agency. Finally, the bill provides for the automatic grant of applications that remain pending with agencies after the 270-day deadline.

Medical Device Electronic Labeling Act

Medical Device Electronic Labeling Act This bill expands the permitted use of electronic labeling of medical devices to allow directions for use and warning labels for all medical devices to be provided electronically, rather than physically (i.e., affixed to or accompanying the device or its container). (Under current law, direction and warning labels may be provided electronically only for (1) prescription devices intended for use in health care facilities or by health care professionals, and (2) in vitro diagnostic devices intended for use in blood establishments or by health care professionals.) Under the bill, direction and warning labels may be provided solely electronically for all medical devices so long as (1) the electronic label is readily accessible to the device’s intended users, (2) intended users may request a paper label at no additional cost, and (3) the label affixed to the device or its packaging contains all information required under current laws and regulations. The Food and Drug Administration may issue regulations establishing additional requirements or exceptions to these provisions.

9–8–8 Lifeline Cybersecurity Responsibility Act

This bill would require the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline—the national phone number people call for mental health emergencies—to meet stronger cybersecurity standards to protect callers' personal information and prevent data breaches. The measure would establish security requirements and oversight to ensure that the sensitive health data collected from people seeking crisis support is kept safe from hackers and unauthorized access. This affects both the lifeline operators and the millions of Americans who use the service during mental health emergencies.

Proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution of the United States.

This proposal would add an amendment to the Constitution requiring the federal government to balance its budget each year, meaning it cannot spend more money than it collects in taxes and revenue. The amendment would force Congress to make difficult choices about spending and taxes to avoid running a deficit, though it could include exceptions for emergencies like wars or recessions. If approved by Congress and ratified by the states, this would fundamentally change how the government manages its finances and could limit its ability to borrow money or invest in programs during economic downturns.