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BOWLING GREEN, OH – Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) hosted a broadcaster forum in Perrysburg today with Federal Communications Commissioner Michael O'Rielly. The event, held at Owens State Community College, touched on a number of issues including the importance of broadcasting in local communities, incentive auction repacking, and cross-ownership rules.   “Hearing from… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement in regards to the Set-Top Box Proposal put forth by Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Tom Wheeler.   “I’ve worked with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to encourage the FCC to pursue goals that eliminate burdensome regulations and give consumers more choices, like introducing legislation to… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) raised concerns at a Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing about proposed Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations and the negative effect they would have on small companies and customers. All five FCC commissioners testified at the “Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission”… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH), along with Representatives Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Kurt Schrader (D-OR), and Collin Peterson (D-MN), sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Wheeler urging the Commission to reexamine their set-top box proposal and to reconsider its implications on small and rural pay-TV providers.  “Our bipartisan letter recognizes the… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH), Vice-Chairman of the House Communications and Technology Subcommittee, joined colleagues in a hearing to continue its oversight of the Federal Communications Commission. “The Federal Communications Commission plays an integral role in telecommunications policy and fosters a dynamic sector of our economy.  Given the economic significance of these… Read more »

Reps. Bob Latta (R-OH), Kevin Cramer (R- ND), Mark Pocan (D-WI), and Peter Welch (D-VT) today announced the launch of the Rural Broadband Caucus. The bipartisan initiative will facilitate discussion, educate Members of Congress and staff, and develop policy solutions to the digital divide that exists in rural America.  “Access to broadband is essential.  It is a primary driver… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH), Vice-Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, joined subcommittee colleagues in today’s hearing, “Common Carrier Regulation of the Internet: Investment Impacts.” Members reviewed the economic impacts of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) decision to implement heavy-handed utility-style regulation of the Internet. The… Read more »