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Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement on the United States of America's 250th anniversary of independence:   "As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation's independence, we reflect on the extraordinary courage and conviction of the patriots who gathered in Philadelphia to declare that all people are created equal… Read more »

Today, the House of Representatives passed the Security Community Upgrades for a Resilient (SECURE) Grid Act, legislation introduced by Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-7). This bipartisan bill would empower states to fully assess risks to the… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) welcomed Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition, Sarah Mathey, to the U.S. Capitol. Mathey, a recent graduate of Bowling Green High School, joined fellow winners from across the country in Washington, DC, for the unveiling of their artwork displayed at the Capitol. Her piece, “Hometown,” will hang… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5), Chairman of the Energy Subcommittee on Energy and Commerce, released the following statement after chairing a subcommittee markup on legislation aimed at protecting Americans from rising electricity costs: … Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that bemotrizinol has been added to the list of permitted sunscreen active ingredients. Bemotrizinol is the first new active ingredient added to the over-the-counter (OTC) sunscreen monograph in more than 20 years. "FDA's… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) welcomed members of the British-American Parliamentary Group to Washington, D.C., to strengthen the longstanding partnership between the United States and the United Kingdom and foster dialogue on shared economic, energy, security, and technology priorities. The British-American Parliamentary Group (BAPG) serves as an important… Read more »

In recognition of the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) honored Ohio fallen hero First Lieutenant Edward D. Brown, who was laid to rest at the Normandy American Cemetery in France. Last month, Congressman Latta led a bipartisan Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to France to evaluate the country's spent nuclear fuel recycling industry and broader nuclear… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) and Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-2) introduced the Advancing American Wi-Fi Against Foreign Adversaries Act, a bipartisan bill that strengthens coordination between the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and State Department while… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) introduced the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Anti-Fraud Reporting Act of 2026, a bill requiring states to report on efforts to identify and prevent waste, fraud, and abuse. This legislation promotes transparency and accountability while preserving state flexibility in administering HCBS programs.    Home… Read more »

Yesterday, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-7), led a bipartisan letter to National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross. Along with 33 of their colleagues, the letter urged the Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) to develop a federal-industry plan in preparation for a large increase in vulnerability… Read more »