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Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI6), both members of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee, re-introduced the TREAT Act, which would temporarily waive state reciprocity laws to allow mental telehealth services to be provided across state lines during the event of a public health emergency.   Currently, health care… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta’s (R-OH5) legislation, the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act, was approved through a bipartisan vote in U.S. House of Representatives and now heads to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Latta is co-leading the legislation with Reps. John Joyce (R-PA13), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL12), and Jay Obernolte (R-CA23). The Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) released the following statement reflecting on the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that took place in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania: “22 years ago, our nation was attacked by terrorists. 2,977 innocent American lives were lost, and families were left forever heartbroken. First responders put their all on the line as buildings crumbled and… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) penned an op-ed in The Washington Times to address the Biden Administration’s effort to end production of gas and diesel cars and rapidly expand electric vehicle fleets in the United States.    Click here to read the full op-ed or below.  By: Congressman Bob Latta August 15, 2023 Since our inception as a… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta’s (R-OH5) legislation, the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act, advanced through the House Energy and Commerce Committee and now awaits consideration by the U.S. House of Representatives. Latta is co-leading the legislation with Reps. John Joyce (R-PA13), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL12), and Jay Obernolte (R-CA23). On August 25, 2022, the California Air… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta’s (R-OH5) legislation to implement a federal framework for autonomous vehicles (AVs) was the topic of discussion during a congressional hearing on the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce. Even with vehicle safety standards improving over the years, traffic-related accidents have steadily been on the… Read more »

Today, two of Congressman Bob Latta’s (R-OH5) bipartisan health-focused bills were approved by the House Energy and Commerce (E&C) Committee after being approved by E&C’s Subcommittee on Health last week. Latta’s Helping Evaluate Appropriate Logistical Infrastructure for National Government (HEALING) Response Act – co-led with Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL2) – was… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) released the following statement after voting in favor of a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives supporting the State of Israel ahead of a Joint Address to Congress this week by Israel President Isaac Herzog: “Israel is America’s strongest ally in the Middle East, and recent comments made by a Member of Congress claiming Israel is… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) released the following statement after voting in support of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “For over 60 years, the National Defense Authorization Act has been enacted by Congress to guarantee the United States’ military readiness and support our men and women in uniform as they carry out their mission to defend… Read more »

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Bob Latta’s (R-OH5) legislation, the Helping Evaluate Appropriate Logistical Infrastructure for National Government (HEALING) Response Act, was approved by the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health. The bill will ensure the United States is prepared to mass produce medical countermeasures, such as medicines and medical supplies, in the… Read more »