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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH), along with Congressman Tim Walz, (D-MN), have introduced the Clean Water Affordability Act of 2015.  This bill will assist municipalities to more affordably manage their wastewater infrastructure projects.  “This bipartisan bill will help communities with EPA mandated wastewater infrastructure improvement projects, as well as assist with managing… Read more »

    Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today released the following statement regarding His Excellency Mohammad Ashraf Ghani, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan’s address before the United States Congress. “This morning, President Ghani addressed a joint meeting of Congress, in which he expressed his nation’s gratitude for the sacrifice that the men and women of the… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today joined his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in voting to support H.Con.Res 27 the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Resolution. “We have seen the negative impacts that have resulted from this Administration’s out-of-control spending,” said Latta. “The passage of today’s budget resolution is a positive step toward getting our fiscal house in order… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today reintroduced legislation to repeal the automatic pay adjustment for Members of Congress. “Hardworking Americans across the country continue to face tough financial decisions to make ends meet,” said Latta. “As Congress works to tackle this nation’s overwhelming debt and deficit that are burdening our future generations, Members of Congress should not… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH), member of the of the Energy and Commerce Committee's Energy and Power Subcommittee, today released the following statement regarding the Administration's regulations on hydraulic fracturing on federal lands:  "Today’s final rule by the Department of the Interior is another attempt by this Administration to discourage American energy production by… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH), Vice Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, today questioned the five Commissioners of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) at a subcommittee hearing. Latta raised concerns about the FCC’s decision to reclassify the Internet under Title II of the Communications Act. He also addressed the… Read more »

The deadline for high school students in Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District to submit their original artwork for the 2015 Congressional Art Competition is Wednesday, April 1. The competition, which is hosted by Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH), provides an opportunity for one high school student to have his or her artwork displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year. “The Congressional… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH), along with Congressman Tim Murphy (R-PA) and Congressman John A. Yarmuth (D-KY), today reintroduced H.R. 1424, the Infection Reduction Labeling Act. The legislation would ultimately help reduce the rate of hospital-acquired infections by allowing solid antimicrobial copper products to be labeled with their infection reduction properties. “Infection rates… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) will be available for one-on-one meetings with constituents in the downstairs meeting room of the Oak Harbor Public Library, located at 147 West Main Street in Oak Harbor, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, March 20. During this time, residents can meet individually with Congressman Latta and discuss federal issues that are most important to them and their… Read more »

Rep. Pete Olson (R-TX) and Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH) today reintroduced 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 parts per billion (PPB) down to 70-65… Read more »