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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues in supporting legislation to improve pipeline safety and security in a bipartisan vote this evening. The bill reauthorizes the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and includes needed reforms to increase transparency, accountability, and safety. Congressman Latta authored multiple provisions included… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today released the following statement in response to Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James’ visit and tour of the 180th Fighter Wing in Toledo, Ohio. The installation is under consideration to base the new F-35A Joint Strike Fighter: "The 180th Fighter Wing continues to be one of the top Air National Guard units in the nation,… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) was appointed by Speaker Paul D. Ryan (R-WI) to serve on the bipartisan conference committee that will negotiate a final comprehensive energy package to be considered by the House and Senate. “I am honored to be appointed as a conferee, and I look forward to working with my House and Senate colleagues on comprehensive energy reform. Energy policy in… Read more »

Over the past month, the U.S. House of Representatives has worked on and passed several pieces of legislation to address the ongoing opioid and heroin abuse crisis that is occurring across Ohio and the country. For example, some of the legislation included solutions to address opioid addiction amongst our veterans and new born children, to reform current pain management best practices… Read more »

House Energy and Commerce Members Bob Latta (R-OH) and Peter Welch (D-VT) today announced the creation of a working group to examine the Internet of Things (IoT). The goals of the working group are to educate members on IoT, identify issues affecting deployment of these emerging technologies, explore the benefits and challenges of IoT for consumers and interested stakeholders, examine the… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement in regards to Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary, Robert McDonald, comparing wait times for VA health care to Disneyland.  “The United States is fortunate to have the toughest and bravest men and women in the world serving in our Armed Forces, fighting to protect our freedoms. They have made the… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) hosted a health care forum with Congressman Michael Burgess, M.D. (R-TX) at the Wood County Hospital in Bowling Green, Ohio. “As Members of Congress who serve on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, which has jurisdiction over health care related matters, it is vital that we hear from health professionals to better understand and improve our… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05) will be hosting a forum addressing the opioid epidemic in Ohio on Monday, June 27th at the University of Findlay. Congressman Latta will be joined by Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, Ohio Department of Health Director Richard Hodges, and Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Director Tracy Plouck. The forum will consist of opening… Read more »

Today, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce voted to advance the Ozone Standards Implementation Act (H.R. 4775), of which Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) is an original co-sponsor. The bill now awaits consideration by the full House of Representatives. This legislation provides additional time and flexibility for states to implement the U.S. EPA’s 2015 National Ambient Air Quality… Read more »

Today, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce voted unanimously to advance the Advanced Nuclear Technology Development Act of 2016 (H.R. 4979), bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) and Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-CA). H.R. 4979 now awaits consideration by the full House of Representatives. “H.R. 4979 is Congress’s opportunity to ensure that the Nuclear… Read more »