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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) and Congressman Pete Olson (R-TX) today introduced bipartisan legislation that would require the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to include feasibility and economic impacts when issuing major rules. EPA has indicated they intend to propose a National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for ozone, from the current level of .75 down to as low as .60 parts… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today introduced the Propane Supply and Security Act, legislation to prevent future propane shortages and coordinate response efforts during emergency situations. In light of what is expected to be another harsh winter, this legislation will address the root causes of the propane shortages experienced in Ohio and throughout the country last winter to ensure… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH), member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Energy and Power, this week voted in favor of three energy bills that will allow the United States to better utilize its abundant domestic energy resources, promoting economic growth and creating jobs. “While the Administration has attempted to impede domestic energy growth at every turn,… Read more »

During a House Energy and Commerce Committee Energy and Power Subcommittee hearing yesterday, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) questioned the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Acting Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation, Janet McCabe, regarding the agency’s proposed carbon dioxide regulations on power plants and their impacts on Ohio. At the conclusion of the hearing,… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) issued the following statement after introducing bipartisan legislation with Congressman Peter Welch (D-VT) aimed at promoting continued development of energy efficient appliances through the Energy Star program. H.R. 4856, the Energy Star Program Integrity Act will strengthen the Energy Star program by bringing certainty and clarity to program… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today issued the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) release of its greenhouse gas (GHG) regulations for existing power plants. "The EPA’s latest billion-dollar regulation on existing power plants is an unprecedented regulatory intrusion with far reaching consequences for the American people," said Latta. "This… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s announcement that it would uphold the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Cross-State Air Pollution Rule. “I am disappointed to hear that the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, which is yet another example of the EPA targeting America’s energy… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Energy and Power Subcommittee, today released the following statement after an Ohio Oil and Gas Association report confirmed Ohio as a leader in natural gas and oil production with the development of Utica shale. According to the report, which was released at the organization's annual meeting, oil… Read more »

Today, the House passed H.R. 3826, the Electricity Security and Affordability Act, which included an amendment sponsored by Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green). The legislation, of which Latta is an original co-sponsor, offers a reasonable alternative to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed greenhouse gas standards for new power plants and the agency’s planned… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today issued the following statement in support of H.R. 2126, the Energy Efficiency Improvement Act, which the House passed yesterday. The bipartisan legislation uses a market-driven and voluntary approach to encourage energy and costs savings. “The Energy Efficiency Improvement Act is an excellent example of how Congress can come together in a… Read more »