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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH), Vice Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Communications and Technology Subcommittee, today reintroduced bipartisan legislation to ensure the Internet remains open and free from government interference by limiting the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) authority to regulate broadband under Title II of the Communications Act. The… Read more »

This week marked the beginning of the 114th Congress, and Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) joined his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in passing three pieces of legislation that will proactively address issues with Obamacare and finally approve the Keystone XL Pipeline. H.R. 30, the Save American Workers Act, will help increase hours and wages by eliminating the… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today reintroduced the Drinking Water Protection Act, legislation to help protect drinking water from cyanotoxins caused by harmful algal blooms. This legislation, which he also sponsored in the 113th Congress, requires the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop and submit a strategic plan to Congress for assessing and managing the… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today announced his nominations for consideration of acceptance into the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Class of 2019. It is important to note that a nomination does not guarantee acceptance to an Academy. That responsibility rests with the Academies’ admissions offices. Congressman Latta’s… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) joined his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives last night in unanimously voting to support H.R. 22, the Hire More Heroes Act. This bipartisan legislation incentivizes small businesses to hire more of our nation’s veterans by exempting veterans who already receive health insurance through the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or TRICARE from being… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today was sworn into the 114th Congress of the U.S. House of Representatives. This is his fifth term in office. The following photo was taken at his swearing in ceremony, where he was joined by his wife, Marcia, and daughters, Elizabeth and Maria.   ### Read more »

 Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) will join with French Colonel Nicolas Auboin on January 5 at the Wyandot County Courthouse to present Fifth Congressional District of Ohio resident and World War II veteran, Clyde Shull, with the French Legion of Honor. The award is the highest accolade given by the French government and will be presented to Mr. Shull in recognition of his service during… Read more »

President Obama has signed bipartisan legislation sponsored by Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH), member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Energy and Power Subcommittee, into law. H.R. 5705, the Propane Education and Research Enhancement Act, addresses some of the winter heating challenges experienced in Ohio and throughout the Midwest last year to prevent future propane price… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s announcement of changes in U.S. policy toward Cuba: "While I am pleased Mr. Gross has been returned to his family, the President’s unilateral action has sent a dangerous message to the rest of the world that America will concede our principles," said Latta. "By reversing 50 years of foreign… Read more »

Speaker John Boehner  (OH-08) and Representatives Steve Chabot (OH-01), Brad Wenstrup (OH-02), Jim Jordan (OH-04), Bob Latta (OH-05), Bill Johnson (OH-06), Bob Gibbs (OH-07), Mike Turner (OH-10), Pat Tiberi (OH-12), Dave Joyce (OH-14), Steve Stivers (OH-15), and Jim Renacci (OH-16) today released the following statement reacting to… Read more »