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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement after Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States. “The peaceful transition of power has been the bedrock of American democracy throughout our history, and today’s Inauguration is a continuation of this proud tradition. As President Donald Trump takes office, the thoughts and prayers of… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) has re-introduced two telecommunication bills that promote competitiveness in markets and increase regulatory transparency at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The first piece of legislation, H.R. 557, the FCC Analysis of Benefits and Costs (ABCs) Act, requires the FCC to produce cost-benefit analysis for proposed rules and would also require a… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in passing legislation that takes an important step forward toward repealing Obamacare. Latta voted for S.Con.Res. 3, the Fiscal Year 2017 budget, which now paves the way for passing a repeal of the President’s massive health care law in the coming months. By passing the budget, the U.S.… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has re-introduced legislation for the 115th Congress that would permanently eliminate the Federal estate tax, also known as the death tax. The Permanently Repeal the Estate Tax Act would provide needed relief to farmers and small business owners in Ohio and across the country. In sectors that require high capital investments, like agriculture,… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives to pass H.R. 288, the Small Business Broadband Deployment Act, which exempts small business providers of broadband Internet access from cumbersome regulatory requirements. The legislation protects these providers from the wave of regulations that accompanied the Federal Communications… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) has been re-appointed to the House Energy and Commerce's (E&C) Subcommittee on Communications and Technology and Subcommittee on Energy in an announcement made by Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) this afternoon. Latta previously served on both subcommittees in the 114th Congress, including as Vice-Chair of the Communications and Technology… Read more »

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) has named Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection. The subcommittee’s jurisdiction includes interstate and foreign commerce, oversight of the Federal Trade Commission, manufacturing, data security, and consumer affairs and protection.   The Digital… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleague in passing a bipartisan resolution, H.Res. 11, that condemns the United Nation Security Council's recent resolution regarding Israel’s building of settlements. That resolution, which passed the U.N. Security Council by a 14-0 vote, was made possible due to the Obama Administration refusal to veto. H.Res. 11 passed the House by a… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives today in passing legislation to require Congressional approval on major regulations. H.R. 26, the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act, requires any executive branch rule or regulation that has greater than a $100 million economic impact to be reviewed and voted on… Read more »

The House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Internet of Things (IoT) Working Group, co-chaired by Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) and Congressman Peter Welch (D-VT), has released a report detailing findings they gathered during the 114th Congress. The white paper summarizes the activities of the working group. The IoT Working Group met with technology experts, key stakeholders, and leaders in… Read more »