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Today, the House of Representatives passed Congressman Bob Latta’s (R-OH5) ROUTERS Act and the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Reauthorization Act, two bipartisan pieces of legislation that will safeguard and increase… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement upon the election of Pope Leo XIV: "Today, I congratulate the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American Pope and fellow native of the Midwest. This is a moment of unity and hope for the Church. "Marcia and I offer our prayers for a successful and peaceful papacy to Pope Leo XIV as he leads the Catholic church." Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) recognized students from Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District on their acceptance to one of the U.S. Military Service Academies at 180th Fighter Wing, Ohio Air National Guard. All of the students were nominated by Congressman Latta and have received offers of appointment for the Class of 2029 at their respective academies.  "It was an… Read more »

This week, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH9), introduced a bipartisan resolution proclaiming May 9 through May 18, 2025, as “National American Birding Week.” Birding is a pastime that generates billions in economic benefits annually, but migratory bird populations face many threats to their survival. Annual birding events such as the “Biggest Week… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a new op-ed in the Washington Times, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH-5), the Chairman of the Energy Subcommittee on the Energy and Commerce Committee details his all-of-his-above strategy for a new era of American energy dominance… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH-5) re-introduced the Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining (REFINER) Act, to help increase energy refining capacity in the United States.   Over the last several years, North America lost an estimated one million barrels of fuel per day due to low refining capacity. The REFINER Act would… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH-05) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), co-chairs of the Congressional Autonomous Vehicle Caucus, released the following statement on the Department of Transportation's recently announced Automated Vehicle (AV) Framework:   "If we want to keep the United States at the forefront of innovation, manufacturing, and safety, it is critical we… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement on the passing of Pope Francis: “Today I join in mourning the passing of Pope Francis. The first pope from the American continent, he brought a unique perspective to the universal church as a Jesuit and a shepherd from Argentina. I pray for his eternal rest. “May his memory be a blessing.” Read more »

On April 10, 2025, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) voted to continue the process of budget reconciliation to provide tax cuts to families and businesses, address the national debt, and secure the border, and safeguard our nation. Congressman Latta released the following statement:    “I’m pleased to have joined my colleagues in voting to move forward with budget reconciliation.… Read more »

Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee has advanced Congressman Bob Latta’s (R-OH5) ROUTERS Act and the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Reauthorization Act, two bipartisan pieces of legislation that will safeguard and increase American taxpayer access to connectivity. The ROUTERS ACT would safeguard Americans'… Read more »