Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) joined colleagues in passing H.R. 2042, The Ratepayer Protection Act, through the U.S. House of Representatives.
The legislation, a response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed Clean Power Plan, passed with bipartisan support 247-180.
The Clean Power Plan, proposed last June, is a rule for existing power plants. In the rule,… Read more »
On Wednesday, the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs held a legislative hearing to review several important pieces of veteran’s legislation, including H.R. 1302, the VA Appeals Backlog Relief Act, a bill introduced by Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05).
“I thank Chairman Miller, Subcommittee Chairman… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) joined colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in passing a key bill in support of American innovation in the medical field, and a repeal on the tax that threatens its growth.
H.R. 160, The Protect Medical Innovation Act, repeals the burdensome 2.3 percent excise tax on the sale of medical devices imposed by the Patient Protection… Read more »
On Thursday, June 18, Congressman Robert E. Latta (R-OH) and Congressman Gene Green (D-TX) submitted a letter to FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler regarding the Downloadable Security Technical Advisory Committee (DSTAC).
DSTAC, a working group established as part of the STELA Reauthorization Act (STELAR) was formed to examine technical issues and make recommendations on a… Read more »
Today, Congressman Robert E. Latta joined colleagues on the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy and Power at a hearing on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new proposal for National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for ozone Rule. Testimony was heard from seven witnesses discussing the potential impacts of the rule’s implementation on the manufacturing… Read more »
Congressman Robert E. Latta (OH-05) released the following statement after House passage of the Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act (H.R. 235):
“The Internet is an invaluable resource - an essential tool that has integrated into our everyday lives, advancing the way we communicate, educate, and engage in commerce.
The Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act ensures our families and… Read more »
On Thursday, June 4th, Congressman Robert E. Latta (OH-05) greeted the members of the Flag City Honor Flight, a Findlay-based affiliate of the National Honor Flight Network celebrating their fifth flight to the nation’s Capitol.
Honor Flight Network is a non-profit organization created solely to honor America’s veterans for all their sacrifices. They transport our heroes to Washington,… Read more »
Today, the U.S. EPA released their long anticipated draft assessment on the potential impacts of hydraulic fracturing to ground water resources. The study confirms what years of research and sound science have told us: hydraulic fracturing is a proven technique being utilized safely and effectively across the country, and its use as a well stimulation technique has effectively turned the… Read more »
Today, Congressman Robert E. Latta (R-OH) and Congressman Tim Walz (D-MN) announced the founding of the Congressional Propane Caucus.
The caucus has been formed in order to provide a bipartisan forum to engage Members of Congress, their staff, and the public on issues of importance to propane consumers and the propane industry.
“I am pleased to join my colleague Congressman Walz… Read more »
Washington, D.C. - On Sunday, May 17, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) recognized U.S. Military Service Academies Appointments for the incoming class of 2019 for the Fifth Congressional District of Ohio. This year, twelve students received appointments, and were honored at an afternoon reception with the Congressman at the Rotary Nature Center in Bowling Green, Ohio. … Read more »
