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As a small business owner, I understand the importance of a responsible budget, and I am committed to bringing that same small business mindset to my work in Congress. I am dedicated to finding solutions that will balance the federal budget, lower government spending, and rein in our national debt. Image Energy & Environment In California, onerous government intervention in the energy industry has led to a weakened energy grid and among the highest utility rates in the nation. Rolling blackouts across our state are a grim warning of the importance of energy diversity to strengthen the sustainability and reliability of energy production. A market-based, multimodal approach to energy production will help reduce the price Californians pay for electricity and ensure that families are not forced to choose between turning on the lights and putting food on the table. Image Healthcare Learn about news and information related to Healthcare. Image Immigration & Border Security Immigrants have always been an integral part of our nation, and a robust system of legal immigration is vital to our society","source_url":"https://obernolte.house.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"Issues","detail":"Image Budget America’s skyrocketing national debt is one of the largest current threats to our nation’s economy. As a small business owner, I understand the importance of a responsible budget, and I am committed to bringing that same small business mindset to my work in Congress. I am dedicated to finding solutions that will balance the federal budget, lower government spending, and rein in our national debt. Image Energy & Environment In California, onerous government intervention in the energy industry has led to a weakened energy grid and among the highest utility rates in the nation. Rolling blackouts across our state are a grim warning of the importance of energy diversity to strengthen the sustainability and reliability of energy production. A market-based, multimodal approach to energy production will help reduce the price Californians pay for electricity and ensure that families are not forced to choose between turning on the lights and putting food on the table. Image Healthcare Learn about news and information related to Healthcare. Image Immigration & Border Security Immigrants have always been an integral part of our nation, and a robust system of legal immigration is vital to our society","source_url":"https://obernolte.house.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Climate","stance":"Issues","detail":"Image Budget America’s skyrocketing national debt is one of the largest current threats to our nation’s economy. As a small business owner, I understand the importance of a responsible budget, and I am committed to bringing that same small business mindset to my work in Congress. I am dedicated to finding solutions that will balance the federal budget, lower government spending, and rein in our national debt. Image Energy & Environment In California, onerous government intervention in the energy industry has led to a weakened energy grid and among the highest utility rates in the nation. Rolling blackouts across our state are a grim warning of the importance of energy diversity to strengthen the sustainability and reliability of energy production. A market-based, multimodal approach to energy production will help reduce the price Californians pay for electricity and ensure that families are not forced to choose between turning on the lights and putting food on the table. Image Healthcare Learn about news and information related to Healthcare. Image Immigration & Border Security Immigrants have always been an integral part of our nation, and a robust system of legal immigration is vital to our society","source_url":"https://obernolte.house.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Issues","detail":"Image Budget America’s skyrocketing national debt is one of the largest current threats to our nation’s economy. As a small business owner, I understand the importance of a responsible budget, and I am committed to bringing that same small business mindset to my work in Congress. I am dedicated to finding solutions that will balance the federal budget, lower government spending, and rein in our national debt. Image Energy & Environment In California, onerous government intervention in the energy industry has led to a weakened energy grid and among the highest utility rates in the nation. Rolling blackouts across our state are a grim warning of the importance of energy diversity to strengthen the sustainability and reliability of energy production. A market-based, multimodal approach to energy production will help reduce the price Californians pay for electricity and ensure that families are not forced to choose between turning on the lights and putting food on the table. Image Healthcare Learn about news and information related to Healthcare. Image Immigration & Border Security Immigrants have always been an integral part of our nation, and a robust system of legal immigration is vital to our society","source_url":"https://obernolte.house.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Housing","stance":"Issues","detail":"Image Budget America’s skyrocketing national debt is one of the largest current threats to our nation’s economy. As a small business owner, I understand the importance of a responsible budget, and I am committed to bringing that same small business mindset to my work in Congress. I am dedicated to finding solutions that will balance the federal budget, lower government spending, and rein in our national debt. Image Energy & Environment In California, onerous government intervention in the energy industry has led to a weakened energy grid and among the highest utility rates in the nation. Rolling blackouts across our state are a grim warning of the importance of energy diversity to strengthen the sustainability and reliability of energy production. A market-based, multimodal approach to energy production will help reduce the price Californians pay for electricity and ensure that families are not forced to choose between turning on the lights and putting food on the table. Image Healthcare Learn about news and information related to Healthcare. Image Immigration & Border Security Immigrants have always been an integral part of our nation, and a robust system of legal immigration is vital to our society","source_url":"https://obernolte.house.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"Issues","detail":"Image Budget America’s skyrocketing national debt is one of the largest current threats to our nation’s economy. As a small business owner, I understand the importance of a responsible budget, and I am committed to bringing that same small business mindset to my work in Congress. I am dedicated to finding solutions that will balance the federal budget, lower government spending, and rein in our national debt. Image Energy & Environment In California, onerous government intervention in the energy industry has led to a weakened energy grid and among the highest utility rates in the nation. Rolling blackouts across our state are a grim warning of the importance of energy diversity to strengthen the sustainability and reliability of energy production. A market-based, multimodal approach to energy production will help reduce the price Californians pay for electricity and ensure that families are not forced to choose between turning on the lights and putting food on the table. Image Healthcare Learn about news and information related to Healthcare. Image Immigration & Border Security Immigrants have always been an integral part of our nation, and a robust system of legal immigration is vital to our society","source_url":"https://obernolte.house.gov/issues","source_date":"2026-05-10"},{"topic":"Cryptocurrency","stance":"Voted YES on HJ Res 25, repealing the IRS rule that would have required DeFi brokers to report crypto transactions — signed into law by President Trump (Bill: hjres25-119)","detail":"H.J.Res.25 (Congressional Review Act) was signed into law, repealing the IRS rule requiring DeFi protocols to report users' crypto transactions as \"brokers.\" Passed the House 286-X on March 11, 2025 with bipartisan support. This was one of the first crypto-friendly laws enacted in the 119th Congress. 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