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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) and Congressman Tim Walz (D-MN), along with 22 of their Congressional colleagues, today sent a letter to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, expressing their support for the proposed Finger Lakes propane storage project and offering their assistance in moving the project forward. The proposed storage facility is one mechanism that would relieve regionalized… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today joined his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in supporting H.R. 2, the American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act. The legislation includes various energy provisions that will create the infrastructure needed for America to unleash its energy potential, while also creating jobs, lowering energy costs and improving… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) and Congressman Pete Olson (R-TX) today introduced bipartisan legislation that would require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to include feasibility and economic impacts when issuing major rules. EPA has indicated they intend to propose a National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone, from the current level of .75 down to as low as .60 parts… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today introduced the Protecting Our Great Lakes Act, legislation to help mitigate harmful algal blooms by prohibiting the discharge of dredged material in the open waters of the Great Lakes. “The Protecting Our Great Lakes Act is one step we can take to mitigate the spread and growth of harmful algal blooms in our Great Lakes,” said Latta. “The… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) recently joined his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in passing H.R. 2996, the Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act. This legislation will help rebuild our domestic manufacturing capacity and create an environment where the private sector will invest in the strengths of our nation, so American manufacturing can grow. “The United… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) and Congressman John Shimkus (R-IL), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Environment and the Economy Subcommittee, today met with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Water and Drinking Water Director Peter Grevatt to discuss substantive solutions that can be implemented to ensure our drinking water is safe. The Energy and… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) joined a letter with 17 of his Congressional colleagues to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert McDonald, requesting the VA expedite implementation of Section 101 of H.R. 3230, the Veteran’s Access, Choice and Accountability Act. The law would help reduce wait times for veterans by increasing their access to non-VA… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today introduced the Propane Supply and Security Act, legislation to prevent future propane shortages and coordinate response efforts during emergency situations. In light of what is expected to be another harsh winter, this legislation will address the root causes of the propane shortages experienced in Ohio and throughout the country last winter to ensure… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today introduced the Great Lakes & Fresh Water Algal Blooms Information Act, bipartisan legislation to examine the causes and current mitigation efforts of algal blooms in the Great Lakes, their tributaries and surface fresh waters. “The health of our Great Lakes is imperative,” said Latta. “With 84 percent of North America’s fresh surface water, these… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today released the following statement after joining his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in passing H.R. 3522, the Employee Health Care Protection Act. The legislation would enable the approximately 50 million fully-insured Americans who face health care plan cancellations or disruptions due to Obamacare to keep their current health care… Read more »