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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 »