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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today released the following statement stressing the importance of Chrysler Group’s continued Jeep Wrangler production in Toledo, Ohio. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles CEO Sergio Marchionne yesterday stated that the next generation of the Jeep Wrangler might be built somewhere other than Toledo, its home for more than 70 years.  “Toledo’s continued production… Read more »

Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH), Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI), and Environment and the Economy Subcommittee Chairman John Shimkus (R-IL) today wrote to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Gina McCarthy seeking additional information about the presence of harmful algae blooms in the Great Lakes and the threat to drinking water supplies. In August, elevated… Read more »

Members of Congressman Bob Latta’s (R-OH) staff will be available to meet with constituents in each county of the Fifth Congressional District of Ohio from October 7 to October 17. These casework on-sites will provide a convenient opportunity for constituents to receive assistance with any issues involving the federal government and speak one-on-one with… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today joined Sheriff John Tharp and Dr. Marion Boss to deliver books to the Lucas County Jail library. On a recent visit to the jail, Latta was informed that there was a limited supply of educationally appropriate books for the inmates. Latta, on behalf of the Lucas County Jail, then contacted the Library of Congress to have appropriate books delivered from… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today led a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding the possible relocation of the Toledo Express Airport’s Terminal Radar Approach Control (TRACON) and the negative impacts it could have on the Ohio Air National Guard 180th Fighter Wing’s ability to carry out its mission. Latta was joined on the letter by Senator Rob Portman (R-OH),… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today joined Senator Rob Portman (R-OH), Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and 14 of his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives on a letter urging the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to immediately begin work on a Congressional mandated examination of the causes, consequences and approaches to reduce hypoxia and harmful algal blooms… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) and Congressman Tim Walz (D-MN), along with 22 of their Congressional colleagues, today sent a letter to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, expressing their support for the proposed Finger Lakes propane storage project and offering their assistance in moving the project forward. The proposed storage facility is one mechanism that would relieve regionalized… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today joined his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in supporting H.R. 2, the American Energy Solutions for Lower Costs and More American Jobs Act. The legislation includes various energy provisions that will create the infrastructure needed for America to unleash its energy potential, while also creating jobs, lowering energy costs and improving… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) and Congressman Pete Olson (R-TX) today introduced 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 down to as low as .60 parts… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today introduced the Protecting Our Great Lakes Act, legislation to help mitigate harmful algal blooms by prohibiting the discharge of dredged material in the open waters of the Great Lakes. “The Protecting Our Great Lakes Act is one step we can take to mitigate the spread and growth of harmful algal blooms in our Great Lakes,” said Latta. “The… Read more »