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The Subcommittee on Environment and the Economy, chaired by Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL), today held a hearing to review H.R. 212, the Drinking Water Protection Act. Energy and Commerce Committee member Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH) introduced the bipartisan legislation following last summer’s water emergency in Toledo, Ohio caused by the increased presence of harmful algal blooms in Lake Erie.… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today reintroduced legislation to permanently repeal the estate tax. Better known as the death tax, the estate tax is a tax on an individual’s right to transfer property at their death – punishing the hard work and investments many farmers and small business owners have made during their lifetime. “The estate tax is one of the greatest burdens… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today joined his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in voting to support H.R. 596, legislation to repeal Obamacare. The legislation also instructs Committee Chairmen to craft better solutions to reform health care in America.  “Obamacare’s negative impacts on job creation and economic growth reach far and wide,” said Latta. “With the… Read more »

The Energy and Commerce Committee’s Environment and the Economy Subcommittee has scheduled a legislative hearing on H.R. 212, the Drinking Water Protection Act, sponsored by Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH). The hearing, which will be held Thursday, February 5, at 10 a.m., can be watched online and will feature testimony on the bill from relevant stakeholders. Latta introduced the… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today released the following statement after the President’s announcement that he would drop his proposal that would have increased taxes on 529 college savings plans: “I am glad the President dropped his misguided proposal that would have increased taxes on 529 college savings plans, and ultimately, hurt hardworking middle class Americans who are trying to… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) joined his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in passing several pieces of legislation to combat human trafficking and provide protection to the victims of this abuse and exploitation. Human trafficking is a $32 billion a year industry, which affects millions of children, women and men across the United States and throughout the world. In… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) today led a letter, which included other members of the Ohio delegation, to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell expressing concern about guidance released by CMS that describes the types of settings in which states may use federal Medicaid funds to pay for home and community based… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today released the following in recognition of the 42nd Annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., the largest pro-life event in the world. “Today marks the 42nd anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision of Roe v. Wade – a decision that has altered humanity by legalizing abortion in our nation,” said Latta. “Since that day, there have been more than 55… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) and Congressman Peter Welch (D-VT) today reintroduced the Energy Star Program Integrity Act, bipartisan legislation to promote continued development of energy efficient appliances through the Energy Star Program. “Energy efficiency is a critical component of our national energy strategy,” said Latta and Welch. “The Energy Star Program Integrity Act will… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today released the following statement after listening to the President’s State of the Union address: “I, like many Americans, listened to tonight’s State of the Union address hoping to hear the President outline a clear plan that would spur job creation and put America’s hardworking taxpayers first,” said Latta. “I had hoped to hear how the President would… Read more »