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 »
In the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling) voted to pass out of committee H.R. 910, the "Energy Tax Prevention Act, which amends the Clear Air Act to state that greenhouse gases are not "air pollutants," and, therefore, cannot be regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency. The committee also approved H.J.Res. 37, disapproving the rule… Read more »
In anticipation of further rising energy prices, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, introduced an energy resolution, H. Res. 162, today that lowers energy prices and creates jobs. The seven-point platform illustrates a comprehensive energy reform plan; the specific points are as follows:
Take advantage of America’s abundant… Read more »
On Thursday, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) spoke on the House floor to urge the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to withdraw a proposal that would identify coal ash as a “hazardous waste” under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. Congressman Latta spoke on behalf of the Subcommittee on Environment and Economy of the House Energy and Commerce Committee as part of an… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, announced his subcommittee assignments for the 112th Congress. Latta will serve on the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, the Subcommittee on Health, and the Subcommittee on Environment and Economy.
“I want to thank Chairman Upton for the opportunity to serve on these… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement congratulating Congressman Fred Upton (R-MI) as the Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce for the 112th Congress.
“I want to congratulate Fred on his Chairmanship for the 112th Congress. Fred’s position will be an asset to our region and the United States as we work towards meaningful… Read more »
NOTE: This opinion piece originally appeared in Politico on December 1st, which can be found here.
Energy change isn't easy for a reason
By: Republican Members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee
December 1, 2010 04:55 AM EST
With a new congressional session comes a recycling of the old proposal to raid the jurisdiction of the House Energy and Commerce… Read more »
