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The Washington Reporter: Permitting reform is the key to American competitiveness

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Tags: Energy

Read an excerpt of the op-ed below, or click here to read the piece in its entirety. "America must streamline our permitting process to ensure we have the energy to keep America competitive. Too often, we have seen energy production or transmission projects languishing in litigation and redundant bureaucracy for years. As a result, Americans have been unable to fully benefit…

Latta, Westerman, Miller-Meeks, Hinson Tour Ames National Laboratory with Secretary Wright and Senator Ernst in Ames, Iowa

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Yesterday, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) joined U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (AR-4), Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-1), and Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-2) at the Ames National Laboratory to see firsthand the lab’s cutting-edge research and its pivotal role in addressing national…

Latta Votes to Ensure Tax Relief, Strengthen Medicaid, Prioritize American Energy Dominance, & Reduce Fraud & Abuse in Federal Government

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Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH-5) released the following statement after voting to ensure tax relief, strengthen Medicaid, prioritize American energy dominance, and reduce fraud and abuse in the federal government by supporting H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act:    “Northern Ohioans work hard to provide for their families, that’s why today I voted to ensure they…

Latta’s Bills to Unleash American Energy & Power AI Approved By Energy and Commerce Committee

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Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee approved two bills introduced by Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH-5) to unleash American energy as artificial intelligence technology continues to evolve and require increased energy generation: the Electric Supply Chain Act and the Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining (REFINER) Act. The legislation now…

Latta, Peters Introduce Bipartisan Nuclear REFUEL Act

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Yesterday, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH-5) and Congressman Scott Peters (D-CA-50) introduced the Nuclear REFUEL Act, a bipartisan, bicameral bill to help increase investment of nuclear energy in the United States. Senators Jon Husted (R-OH) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) are leading the effort in the Senate. “It’s important that we make it easier to produce more energy in this country –…

Latta’s Bills to Unleash American Energy & Power AI Advanced By House Energy Subcommittee

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Today, the Energy Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced two bills introduced by Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH-5) to unleash American energy as artificial intelligence technology continues to evolve and require increased energy generation: the Electric Supply Chain Act and the Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining (REFINER)…

Latta Votes to Strengthen Medicaid, Prioritize American Energy Dominance, and Reduce Fraud and Abuse in Federal Government

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Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) voted in favor of the Energy and Commerce budget reconciliation markup. Congressman Latta released the following statement:   “I’m pleased to have joined my Energy and Commerce colleagues in voting to strengthen Medicaid, prioritize American energy dominance, and reduce fraud and abuse in the Federal government through the reconciliation…

Latta Introduces REFINER Act to Increase U.S. Refinery Capacity

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Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH-5) re-introduced the Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining (REFINER) Act, to help increase energy refining capacity in the United States.   Over the last several years, North America lost an estimated one million barrels of fuel per day due to low refining capacity. The REFINER Act would…

Latta Votes to Support Budget Reconciliation, Enact Trump’s Agenda

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On April 10, 2025, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) voted to continue the process of budget reconciliation to provide tax cuts to families and businesses, address the national debt, and secure the border, and safeguard our nation. Congressman Latta released the following statement:    “I’m pleased to have joined my colleagues in voting to move forward with budget reconciliation.…

In Response to Latta Questions, Electric Grid Operators Alert Increased Energy Needs

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Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5), the Committee on Energy and Commerce’s Subcommittee on Energy Chairman held a hearing named Keeping the Lights On: Examining the State of Regional Grid Reliability. Witnesses included Mr. Manu Asthana, President and Chief Executive Officer, PJM Interconnection, LLC; Ms. Jennifer Curran, Senior Vice President for Planning and Operations, Midcontinent…

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