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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) and Congressman Gene Green (D-TX) today introduced bipartisan legislation to remove the unnecessary and costly integration ban, while maintaining the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) ability to regulate set-top boxes in the future. “By one estimate, the prohibition has cost cable operators and consumers more than $1 billion since it went into effect… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement today regarding the Administration’s recent delay for the online enrollment in coverage on the Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) exchanges: “Just five days before individuals are scheduled to begin signing up for the health care exchanges, the Administration announced yet another delay in what has been a… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), in conjunction with the Congressional Sportsmen’s Caucus, has introduced a bipartisan legislative package titled the Sportsmen's Heritage and Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Act of 2013. Included in this legislative package are proposals that protect sportsmen and sportswomen heritage and outdoor traditions, as well as enhance priorities that are… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined House Energy and Power Subcommittee Chairman Ed Whitfield (R-KY), along with a group of House and Senate colleagues, to express concerns regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) recently proposed greenhouse gas standards for new power plants and the impact these regulations will have on energy costs and the economy. “Under this… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement in support of H.J.Res 59, the Continuing Appropriations Resolution for fiscal year 2014: “The constituents in my district have overwhelmingly expressed their desire to defund Obamacare and the need to prevent its harmful impacts. I supported today’s continuing resolution that will protect the hardworking American… Read more »

Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the proposed regulations on New Source Performance Standards for greenhouse gas emissions from future power plants; specifically it will require coal-burning plants to capture 40 percent of its carbon dioxide emissions. Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement regarding these proposed rules: “Since… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) received the Healthcare Distribution Management Association’s (HDMA) Rx Safety and Leadership Award (Rx Award) for his leadership and commitment to advancing policies that enhance patient safety and security of the pharmaceutical  distribution supply chain nationwide.  Congressmen Latta, along with Congressman Jim Matheson (D-UT), are the sponsors… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement today regarding the fifth year anniversary of the filing of the Keystone XL Pipeline application: “Today marks the fifth year since the permits were filed to begin construction for the Keystone XL Pipeline. While gas prices linger above $3 per gallon, I cannot understand why President Obama continues to delay a… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement in recognition of the 226th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution: “Since the very first signing of our nation’s Constitution on September 17, 1787, it has guided our nation for well over two centuries, and deserves the respect and reverence of all people in the United States not only on this day,… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) voted in favor of a bill that would mandate the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to have working verification systems in place to validate eligibility of applicants who are applying for the health care exchange subsidies. Latta cosponsored H.R. 2775, the No Subsidies Without Verification Act, which passed the House today. “In spite of… Read more »