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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) led a letter with 19 of his colleagues to Secretary of the Interior Sally Jewell urging the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to consider existing state programs and regulations of hydraulic fracturing rather than duplicative federal regulations. The letter was sent in response to BLM’s Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding hydraulic… Read more »

Today, the House passed H.R. 3, the Northern Route Approval Act, a bill to remove remaining barriers on the approval of the Keystone XL pipeline. Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), an original cosponsor of the bill, issued the following statement after its passage: “For four straight years, the Keystone XL pipeline has undergone extensive administrative scrutiny. By continuing to… Read more »

Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its proposed rules on Tier 3 emission requirements for vehicles and fuels, which could lead to increased costs at the gas pump. Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement regarding these proposed rules: “The EPA has already achieved significant improvements under the existing Tier 2 requirements, but… Read more »

According to AAA, the national average price for a gallon of regular grade gasoline has increased to $3.79/gallon, rising approximately $.44 in one month. The average price of gas in Ohio is $3.84/gallon. Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement in response to the latest rise in gas prices: “Hardworking taxpayers, small business owners and farmers here in… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) cosponsored two separate concurrent resolutions opposing a federal carbon tax. Congressman Latta issued the following statement regarding his support for these resolutions. “During a time when many families and local manufacturers are already facing financial hardships, we cannot impose a tax increase that will result in higher energy prices. Many… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) and Congressman John Barrow (D-GA) have sent a bipartisan letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson citing concerns for the stringent new air quality standards for fine particulate matter (PM2.5). States and local communities are in the process of implementing the current PM2.5 standards, but if these standards are… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today voted in favor of H.R. 3409, the Coal Miner Employment and Domestic Energy Infrastructure Protection Act, a package of five energy bills that would promote domestic energy production and protect American jobs. Latta released the following statement regarding H.R. 3409: “Under the current administration, the coal industry has endured an… Read more »

Congressman Latta (R-Bowling Green) voted in support of H.R. 4480, the Domestic Energy and Jobs Act, which passed today on the House Floor. The Domestic Energy and Jobs Act is a package of domestic energy production bills that will not only reduce energy costs that hard-working families and small businesses currently face but will also spur a much needed economic growth and job… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement after the Obama Administration delayed until after the 2012 election a decision on the Keystone XL pipeline.  The pipeline would bring Canadian oil to the United States.  TransCanada agreed to move the pipeline to a route more favorable to the wishes of Nebraska. Officials in Nebraska have indicated… Read more »

Too often, Washington ignores the complexities inherent in our vast and diverse nation and reverts to a one-size-fits-all approach in which Washington “knows” best. Most federal agencies operate under this assumption. The Environmental Protection Agency provides a perfect example. It sets uniform standards for the effects of energy production on air and water, regardless of the… Read more »