CREATE AI Act of 2025

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Bill ID: 119/hr/2385
Last Updated: July 16, 2026

Sponsored by

Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]

ID: O000019

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The bill

CREATE AI Act of 2025

HR. 2385, 119th Congress β€” read as touching AI & Cloud Infrastructure.

The sponsor

Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]

Every bill has someone who introduced it. That name is where the paper trail starts.

The money

$99,800 raised

30 itemised contributions to this sponsor, pulled from FEC filings.

Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law

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Latest Action

Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 29 - 0.

June 24, 2026

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Bill Summary

Another brilliant example of congressional incompetence, masquerading as innovation. Let's dissect this trainwreck.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The CREATE AI Act of 2025 aims to establish the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR), a centralized hub for AI research and development. The bill's sponsors claim it will promote diversity in AI research, ensure US leadership in the field, and benefit all Americans. How quaint.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill creates a NAIRR Steering Subcommittee within the Interagency Committee, which will oversee the operating plan, budget, and resource allocation for the NAIRR. It also establishes criteria for selecting an Operating Entity to manage the NAIRR. Oh, and it requires periodic evaluations and reports on the NAIRR's performance. Because, you know, bureaucrats love generating paperwork.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The usual suspects: large tech companies, research institutions, and government agencies. But let's be real, this bill is primarily designed to benefit the politicians who sponsored it, their donors, and the lobbyists who wrote it. The rest are just collateral damage.

**Potential Impact & Implications:**

* **Increased bureaucracy:** Because what America really needs is another layer of bureaucratic red tape to strangle innovation. * **Centralized control:** By creating a centralized hub for AI research, the government can more easily exert control over the development and application of AI. Just what we need – more government interference in the tech sector. * **Waste of taxpayer dollars:** This bill will inevitably lead to a massive waste of taxpayer funds on bureaucratic overhead, unnecessary reports, and pet projects that benefit special interests rather than the public good.

In conclusion, this bill is a classic case of "legislative theater," designed to make politicians look like they're doing something innovative while actually perpetuating the same old corrupt practices. It's a symptom of a deeper disease: the insatiable hunger for power and control that afflicts our elected officials.

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πŸ’° Campaign Finance Network

Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]

Congress 119 β€’ 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$99,800
21 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$38,700
Committees
$0
Individuals
$61,100

No PAC contributions found

1
AGUA CALIENTE BAND OF CAHUILLA INDIANS
2 transactions
$6,600
2
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
2 transactions
$6,600
3
SYCUAN BAND OF THE KUMEYAAY NATION
2 transactions
$6,600
4
SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
3 transactions
$6,300
5
SHINGLE SPRINGS BAND OF MIWOK INDIANS
2 transactions
$4,000
6
PECHANGA BAND OF LUISENO INDIANS
1 transaction
$3,300
7
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
1 transaction
$3,300
8
AK-CHIN INDIAN COMMUNITY
1 transaction
$2,000

No committee contributions found

1
CUSACK, LARRY A. MR.
2 transactions
$13,200
2
OSTERLOCH, RICK
2 transactions
$6,600
3
BERDAKIN, DANIEL MR.
2 transactions
$6,600
4
WILEY, LAWRENCE MR.
1 transaction
$5,000
5
DAYTON, SKY
1 transaction
$3,300
6
RAGHAVAN, PRABHAKAR
1 transaction
$3,300
7
REDDY, PREM DR. MD
1 transaction
$3,300
8
REDDY, VENKAMMA DR. MD
1 transaction
$3,300
9
ALTMAN, SAM
1 transaction
$3,300
10
ZAKOWSKI, JAN
1 transaction
$3,300
11
WALKER, KENT MR.
1 transaction
$3,300
12
BROWN, REGINALD MR.
1 transaction
$3,300
13
FARDAD, FARSHAD MR.
1 transaction
$3,300

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Beyer, Donald S. [D-VA-8]

ID: B001292

Top Contributors

10

1
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LA
OrganizationMARKSVILLE, LA
$3,300
Nov 10, 2023
2
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LA
OrganizationMARKSVILLE, LA
$1,700
Nov 10, 2023
3
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Mar 26, 2024
4
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Jun 7, 2023
5
CAFRITZ, JANE
CALVIN CAFRITZ ENTERPRISES β€’ MANAGER
IndividualWASHINGTON, DC
$3,300
Oct 2, 2024
6
HIRST, THOMSON M
N/A β€’ RETIRED
IndividualALEXANDRIA, VA
$3,300
Oct 11, 2024
7
MURTAGH, PAUL
PRECISION X-RAY INC. β€’ BUSINESS OWNER
IndividualALEXANDRIA, VA
$3,300
Oct 5, 2024
8
TOMPKINS, GRAVES
GENERAL ATLANTIC β€’ FINANCE
IndividualBROOKLYN HGTS, NY
$3,300
Sep 29, 2024
9
MALLOY, GEOFFREY
MALLOY AUTO GROUP β€’ PRESIDENT
IndividualMCLEAN, VA
$3,300
Jul 10, 2024
10
ARNOLD, LAURA
ARNOLD VENTURES β€’ CO-FOUNDER
IndividualHOUSTON, TX
$3,300
Aug 16, 2024

Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7]

ID: M001163

Top Contributors

10

1
SOCIETY OF INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE
PACFAIRFAX, VA
$2,500
Feb 7, 2023
2
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$2,000
Mar 10, 2023
3
KINNEY, MARY
MGK STYLE β€’ STYLIST/CEO
IndividualSACRAMENTO, CA
$3,300
Oct 30, 2024
4
KONG, MINDY
N/A β€’ HOMEMAKER
IndividualSACRAMENTO, CA
$3,300
Oct 25, 2024
5
TSAKOPOULOS, KATINA
SELF-EMPLOYED β€’ SOMATIC EXPERIENCING PRACTITIONER
IndividualRANCHO SANTA FE, CA
$3,300
Nov 1, 2024
6
TSAKOPOULOS, SOFIA
N/A β€’ HOMEMAKER
IndividualSACRAMENTO, CA
$3,300
Nov 1, 2024
7
VISMARA, LOUIS A.
IndividualSACRAMENTO, CA
$3,300
Nov 1, 2024
8
WAGNER, BELAN KIRK
WAGNER KIRKMAN BLAINE KLOMPARENS β€’ ATTORNEY
IndividualMATHER, CA
$3,300
May 30, 2023
9
KELLEY, LARRY D.
MCCLELLAN PARK β€’ REAL ESTATE
IndividualMCCLELLAN, CA
$3,300
May 11, 2023
10
FRIEDMAN, MARK L.
FULCRUM PROPERTY GROUP β€’ REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER
IndividualSACRAMENTO, CA
$3,300
Jun 14, 2023

Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

ID: F000466

Top Contributors

10

1
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$1,500
Dec 31, 2024
2
STATA FAMILY OFFICE
Organization
$500
Apr 26, 2024
3
ASHER, ROBERT B.
IndividualGWYNEDD VALLEY, PA
$10,000
Oct 9, 2024
4
ASHER, ROBERT B.
ASHER CHOCOLATES β€’ CHAIRMAN
IndividualGWYNEDD VALLEY, PA
$10,000
Sep 30, 2024
5
LEVY, EDWARD JR
EDW C LEVY CO β€’ CHAIRMAN
IndividualBIRMINGHAM, MI
$6,600
Feb 26, 2024
6
CROTTY, THOMAS
RETIRED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualSCOTTSDALE, AZ
$6,600
Feb 27, 2024
7
EVANS, ROGER
GREYLOCK PARTNERS β€’ PARTNER EMERITUS
IndividualSAN FRANCISCO, CA
$6,600
Feb 27, 2024
8
LEACH, RONALD
NPX ONE β€’ CHAIRMAN & CEO
IndividualGENEVA, IL
$6,600
Feb 28, 2024
9
MCCLAIN, MARK
SAILPOINT β€’ CEO
IndividualAUSTIN, TX
$6,600
Mar 2, 2024
10
CROTTY, THOMAS
IndividualSCOTTSDALE, AZ
$6,600
Mar 8, 2024

Rep. Franklin, Scott [R-FL-18]

ID: F000472

Top Contributors

10

1
SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA
OrganizationHOLLYWOOD, FL
$3,300
Aug 23, 2023
2
SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA
OrganizationHOLLYWOOD, FL
$3,300
Aug 16, 2024
3
MICCOSUKEE TRIBE
OrganizationMIAMI, FL
$1,000
Jan 30, 2024
4
CASSIDY, ALBERT B MR.
THE CASSIDY ORGANIZATION INC. β€’ REAL ESTATE
IndividualWINTER HAVEN, FL
$6,600
May 12, 2023
5
CASSIDY, GENA
IndividualWINTER HAVEN, FL
$6,600
Jun 16, 2023
6
CASSIDY, GLORIA
ENTREPRENEUR β€’ ENTREPRENEUR
IndividualWINTER HAVEN, FL
$6,600
May 12, 2023
7
CASSIDY, STEVEN L
IndividualWINTER HAVEN, FL
$6,600
Jun 16, 2023
8
SILBEY, ALEXANDER
ATS COMMUNICATIONS INC β€’ CONSULTANT
IndividualWASHINGTON, DC
$5,000
Mar 29, 2024
9
BRADY, JOSEPH P
RETIRED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualST. PETERSBURG, FL
$5,000
Aug 23, 2023
10
RAUCH, GEORGE W III
IndividualBRADENTON, FL
$4,000
Sep 29, 2023

Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]

ID: S001226

Top Contributors

10

1
COW CREEK BAND OF UMPQUA TRIBE OF INDIANS
OrganizationROSEBURG, OR
$3,300
Apr 30, 2024
2
COW CREEK BAND OF UMPQUA TRIBE OF INDIANS
OrganizationROSEBURG, OR
$3,300
Apr 30, 2024
3
FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
OrganizationROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Aug 8, 2024
4
CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF GRAND RONDE
OrganizationGRAND RONDE, OR
$2,500
Nov 5, 2024
5
CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF GRAND RONDE
OrganizationGRAND RONDE, OR
$2,500
May 9, 2024
6
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationPHILADELPHIA, PA
$2,000
Jun 30, 2024
7
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Jun 7, 2023
8
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Apr 30, 2024
9
BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationLAKESIDE, CA
$1,500
May 24, 2023
10
CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF THE UMATILLA INDIAN RESERVATION GENERAL FUND
OrganizationPENDLETON, OR
$1,500
Dec 31, 2023

Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large]

ID: M001238

Top Contributors

10

1
SOKOLA FOR SENATE
COMNEWARK, DE
$1,000
Dec 15, 2023
2
HPUL PROJECT OPERATIONS
OrganizationUPPER LAKE, CA
$3,300
Dec 30, 2023
3
ATLAS RESTAURANT GROUP LLC
OrganizationBALTIMORE, MD
$1,000
Jun 12, 2024
4
EASTERN SUSSEX DEMOCRATS
OrganizationLEWES, DE
$1,000
Jun 23, 2024
5
FRIENDS FOR HANSEN
OrganizationMIDDLETOWN, DE
$600
Oct 6, 2024
6
FRIENDS OF JULIAN CYR
OrganizationTRURO, MA
$500
Nov 4, 2024
7
FRIENDS OF JULIAN CYR
OrganizationTRURO, MA
$500
Apr 30, 2024
8
FRIENDS OF SHARIF STREET
OrganizationPHILADELPHIA, PA
$500
Jun 5, 2024
9
SC PAC
OrganizationWILMINGTON, DE
$500
Sep 10, 2024
10
SC PAC
OrganizationWILMINGTON, DE
$500
Oct 11, 2024

Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]

ID: C001103

Top Contributors

10

1
SAVANNAH TOYOTA
OrganizationSAVANNAH, GA
$1,000
Oct 26, 2024
2
SAVANNAH TOYOTA
OrganizationSAVANNAH, GA
$1,000
Sep 26, 2024
3
TYBEE MARKET
OrganizationTYBEE ISLAND, GA
$500
Mar 6, 2024
4
SMITH, BYRON L.
IndividualRICHMOND HILL, GA
$5,000
Nov 5, 2024
5
MUNOZ, DONALD
NUCANA β€’ CFO
IndividualWESTON, MA
$4,665
May 31, 2024
6
RICKS, DAVID A.
ELI LILLY AND COMPANY β€’ CEO
IndividualINDIANAPOLIS, IN
$3,300
Sep 30, 2023
7
SADOWSKI, GARY T.
SADOWSKI CO β€’ CPA
IndividualSAVANNAH, GA
$3,300
Aug 25, 2023
8
STEERE, WILLIAM C. JR.
NONE β€’ RETIRED
IndividualBONITA SPRINGS, FL
$3,300
Aug 3, 2023
9
HENNESSY, MARK W.
HENNESSY AUTOMOBILE COMPANIES β€’ PRESIDENT
IndividualATLANTA, GA
$3,300
Nov 4, 2024
10
KIMBELL, JEFFREY
SELF-EMPLOYED β€’ HEALTH CARE CONSULTANT
IndividualPARK CITY, UT
$3,300
Oct 30, 2024

Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51]

ID: J000305

Top Contributors

10

1
SYCUAN BAND OF THE KUMEYAAY NATION
OrganizationEL CAJON, CA
$3,300
Jun 30, 2023
2
SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationLOS ANGELES, CA
$3,300
Aug 28, 2023
3
SYCUAN BAND OF THE KUMEYAAY NATION
OrganizationEL CAJON, CA
$3,300
Sep 18, 2024
4
BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationLAKESIDE, CA
$2,000
Jun 30, 2024
5
SANTA YNEZ BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationSANTA YNEZ, CA
$1,000
Feb 14, 2023
6
MORONGO BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationBANNING, CA
$1,000
Sep 30, 2024
7
ONEIDA NATION
OrganizationONEIDA, WI
$1,000
Sep 30, 2024
8
POARCH BAND OF CREEK INDIANS
OrganizationATMORE, AL
$1,000
Aug 5, 2024
9
JACOBS, MARA
NYC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION β€’ TEACHER
IndividualBROOKLYN, NY
$4,300
Dec 14, 2023
10
HESS, LAWRENCE
LEHBROS LIMITED β€’ REAL ESTATE
IndividualSAN DIEGO, CA
$3,300
Oct 22, 2024

Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7]

ID: M001218

Top Contributors

10

1
OGLESBY, CHARLES
RETIRED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualSUWANEE, GA
$10,000
Jan 18, 2024
2
OGLESBY, CHARLES
IndividualSUWANEE, GA
$10,000
Jan 22, 2024
3
HAMILTON, ANNE
THORNBRIAR CAPITAL LLC β€’ BUSINESS OWNER
IndividualCUMMING, GA
$10,000
Feb 13, 2023
4
VERMA, VIKAS
RETIRED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualATLANTA, GA
$6,600
Oct 28, 2024
5
KLINGENSTEIN, THOMAS
COHEN KLINGENSTEIN β€’ INVESTMENT ADVISOR
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Oct 28, 2023
6
LUKE, DEBRA
RETIRED β€’ RETIRED
IndividualPHOENIX, AZ
$6,600
Feb 6, 2024
7
BATMASIAN, JAMES H
INVESTMENTS LIMITED β€’ OWNER
IndividualBOCA RATON, FL
$6,600
May 25, 2023
8
KOLLAR, CLINT
SIXTH STREET PARTNERS β€’ INVESTOR
IndividualSAN FRANCISCO, CA
$6,600
May 28, 2023
9
KOLLAR, HEATHER
SELF β€’ MOTHER
IndividualSAN FRANCISCO, CA
$6,600
May 28, 2023
10
STEBBINS, ROBERT
WILLKIE FARR GALLAGHER β€’ ATTORNEY
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$6,600
Apr 1, 2023

Rep. Stevens, Haley M. [D-MI-11]

ID: S001215

Top Contributors

10

1
MATCH-E-BE-NASH-SHE-WISH BAND OF POTTAWATOMI INDIANS
OrganizationSHELBYVILLE, MI
$3,300
Oct 31, 2024
2
EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
OrganizationCHEROKEE, NC
$3,300
Nov 6, 2024
3
MATCH-E-BE-NASH-SHE-WISH BAND OF POTTAWATOMI INDIANS
OrganizationSHELBYVILLE, MI
$3,300
Dec 29, 2023
4
NOTTAWASEPPI HURON BAND OF THE POTAWATOMI
OrganizationFULTON, MI
$3,300
Mar 6, 2024
5
POKAGON BAND OF POTAWATOMI INDIANS
OrganizationDOWAGIAC, MI
$3,300
Sep 29, 2023
6
SAGINAW CHIPPEWA INDIAN TRIBE
OrganizationMT PLEASANT, MI
$3,300
Sep 29, 2023
7
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Jun 5, 2023
8
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,650
Apr 29, 2024
9
SYCUAN BAND OF THE KUMEYAAY NATION
OrganizationEL CAJON, CA
$1,500
Oct 24, 2023
10
SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationLOS ANGELES, CA
$1,000
Dec 29, 2023

Donor Network - Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]

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Total contributions: $143,750

Top Donors - Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23]

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Industry Impact

Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 3 helped.

  • Section 5602 establishes the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource to spur innovation and advance the development of artificial intelligence, which would benefit the AI & Cloud Infrastructure industry.

  • +Big Tech Platformsconfidence 0.80

    Section 5603 provides resources for the NAIRR, including computational resources and data, which could be beneficial to Big Tech Platforms that utilize AI research and development.

  • Section 5603 mentions the provision of computational resources, which could include hardware and semiconductor technologies, potentially benefiting the Semiconductors & Hardware industry.

Who funds the sponsor on these industries

For each industry this bill affects, here's what the sponsor (Rep. Obernolte, Jay [R-CA-23])received from donors associated with that industry during the 2022–present cycles. Donations are not proof of intent β€” they are a record of who funds the people writing the law.

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