Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) recently joined his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in passing H.R. 2996, the Revitalize American Manufacturing and Innovation Act. This legislation will help rebuild our domestic manufacturing capacity and create an environment where the private sector will invest in the strengths of our nation, so American manufacturing can grow.
“The United… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) and Congressman John Shimkus (R-IL), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Environment and the Economy Subcommittee, today met with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Water and Drinking Water Director Peter Grevatt to discuss substantive solutions that can be implemented to ensure our drinking water is safe. The Energy and… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) joined a letter with 17 of his Congressional colleagues to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert McDonald, requesting the VA expedite implementation of Section 101 of H.R. 3230, the Veteran’s Access, Choice and Accountability Act. The law would help reduce wait times for veterans by increasing their access to non-VA… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today introduced the Propane Supply and Security Act, legislation to prevent future propane shortages and coordinate response efforts during emergency situations. In light of what is expected to be another harsh winter, this legislation will address the root causes of the propane shortages experienced in Ohio and throughout the country last winter to ensure… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today introduced the Great Lakes & Fresh Water Algal Blooms Information Act, bipartisan legislation to examine the causes and current mitigation efforts of algal blooms in the Great Lakes, their tributaries and surface fresh waters.
“The health of our Great Lakes is imperative,” said Latta. “With 84 percent of North America’s fresh surface water, these… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today released the following statement after joining his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in passing H.R. 3522, the Employee Health Care Protection Act. The legislation would enable the approximately 50 million fully-insured Americans who face health care plan cancellations or disruptions due to Obamacare to keep their current health care… Read more »
The U.S. House of Representatives today passed H.R. 5161, the E-LABEL Act, legislation sponsored by Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH), Vice Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Communications and Technology Subcommittee, along with Congressman Peter Welch (D-VT), Congresswoman Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Ranking Member Anna Eshoo (D-CA). The legislation would allow… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) released the following statement in recognition of the 13th Anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks tomorrow:
“On this solemn day, we continue to offer prayers and comfort to the families and loved ones of the nearly 3,000 innocent Americans who were tragically killed on September 11, 2001,” said Latta. “While this is a somber… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) invites all interested high school students and their parents to attend an informational meeting at the Findlay High School Cafeteria on Thursday, September 25, at 7 p.m. to learn about the United States Military Service Academy nomination and appointment process for the 2015 academic year.
At the meeting, potential candidates will be advised of the… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH), Vice-Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee's Communications and Technology Subcommittee, today released the following statement applauding the U.S. Senate's proposal to reauthorize STELA. Earlier this year, the U.S. House of Representatives passed similar legislation, H.R. 4572, the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act (STELA), to… Read more »
