House Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee Vice Chairman Bob Latta (R-OH), House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Darrell Issa (R-CA), Communications and Technology Subcommittee Ranking Member Anna G. Eshoo (D-CA) and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) today introduced the Wi-Fi Innovation Act, legislation that addresses growing spectrum demand… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH), Co-Chair of the Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus, today released the following statement regarding the U.S. Senate’s inaction on S. 2363, companion legislation to H.R. 3590, the Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Act, sponsored by Latta. The bipartisan legislation includes various pro-sportsmen and sportswomen’s provisions to help… Read more »
House Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) and Vice Chairman Bob Latta (R-OH) expressed dismay with the latest evidence of opaque decision-making at the Federal Communications Commission, including reports that final items were not distributed to FCC Commissioners for today’s open meeting until just before the vote.
“The chairman did not need to do it… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today announced the release of a report highlighting the accomplishments of the House Energy and Commerce Committee for the first six months of 2014. Latta is Vice-Chairman of the Committee’s Technology and Communications Subcommittee and a member of the Energy and Power and the Environment and the Economy Subcommittees.
“Over the past six months, the Energy… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today released the following statement in support of Israel as it takes action to defend its citizens against Hamas, which continues to launch rockets from Gaza:
"My thoughts go out to the people of Israel as Hamas continues to launch rockets into heavily populated areas from Gaza," said Latta. "Israel is our greatest ally in the Middle East, and I… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today released the following statement after learning the Supreme Court’s decision in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby:
"Freedom of religion is a bedrock principle of our nation guaranteed by the First Amendment of the Constitution," said Latta. "I am extremely pleased that the Supreme Court decision in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby recognizes that the… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH), member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Energy and Power, this week voted in favor of three energy bills that will allow the United States to better utilize its abundant domestic energy resources, promoting economic growth and creating jobs.
“While the Administration has attempted to impede domestic energy growth at every turn,… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) will be available for one-on-one meetings with constituents at the Elmore Town Hall Building, located at 344 Rice Street, on Monday. From 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., residents can meet individually with Congressman Latta and discuss the issues that are most important to them and their families. Staff will also be available to assist with casework or help residents with… Read more »
House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders issued the following statements in response to today’s Supreme Court’s decision in American Broadcasting Companies v. Aereo.
“While the court ruled that Aereo had overstepped, invention and innovation are at the heart of America’s global leadership in communications and technology development,” said full committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI).… Read more »
During a House Energy and Commerce Committee Energy and Power Subcommittee hearing yesterday, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) questioned the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Acting Assistant Administrator for Air and Radiation, Janet McCabe, regarding the agency’s proposed carbon dioxide regulations on power plants and their impacts on Ohio. At the conclusion of the hearing,… Read more »
