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Latta to Serve on E&C Subcommittees on Energy; Communications and Technology

Positions are in addition to Chairmanship of Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection

Washington, January 9, 2017 | Drew Griffin (202-225-6405)
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) has been re-appointed to the House Energy and Commerce's (E&C) Subcommittee on Communications and Technology and Subcommittee on Energy in an announcement made by Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) this afternoon. Latta previously served on both subcommittees in the 114th Congress, including as Vice-Chair of the Communications and Technology Subcommittee. These re-appointed positions are in addition to Latta’s new role as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection for the 115th Congress, which was announced last week.
 
“In addition to my new role as Chairman of the Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection Subcommittee, I welcome the opportunity to continue to help shape our nation's energy and telecommunications policy,” said Latta. “Our country’s energy infrastructure is not only critical to our economic growth, but also our national security. I look forward to working with my colleagues to protect our electric grid and ensure that the U.S. continues to lead globally in energy production. At the the same time, I’ll continue to work on telecommunication policies that empower consumers and spur innovation — including advocating for increased broadband access in our rural communities.”

The Communications and Technology Subcommittee has jurisdiction over electronic communications, the Federal Communications Commission, emergency and public communications, cybersecurity, and privacy. The Energy Subcommittee has jurisdiction over the nation’s energy policy including fossil energy, renewable energy, nuclear energy, utility issues, as well as oversight of the Department of Energy and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

A complete listing of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittees is available here.
 
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