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 »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, released the following statement in light of recent reports that the House Natural Resources Committee is attempting to grab all Energy jurisdiction from the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
“Over the past four years, Congressional Democrats have used the Energy and Commerce… Read more »
On October 21, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) sent a letter of support to U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu regarding a recent application by the Solar Valley Research Enterprise (SVRE) for solar energy research funds that will benefit Northwest Ohio. The letter can be found here.
SVRE is a not-for-profit organization formed by the University of Toledo,… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement in light of recent reports that the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will soon finalize a new environmental regulation on ozone standards.
“I am proud to represent the largest manufacturing district in the Ohio congressional delegation and the 20th largest manufacturing district in the… Read more »
