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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 »

The House Energy and Commerce Committee's Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) and Vice Chairman Bob Latta (R-OH) today responded to the FCC’s release of its annual report on the state of broadband in America. “This year’s report again shows that broadband Internet access is flourishing across the country and consumers continue to reap the benefits… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today released the following statement regarding the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) claim that it cannot locate emails belonging to Lois Lerner prior to 2011, because her computer crashed during the summer of that year. The emails were subpoenaed as part of the U.S. House of Representatives’ investigation into the agency’s admitted targeting of conservative… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) issued the following statement after introducing bipartisan legislation with Congressman Peter Welch (D-VT) aimed at promoting continued development of energy efficient appliances through the Energy Star program. H.R. 4856, the Energy Star Program Integrity Act will strengthen the Energy Star program by bringing certainty and clarity to program… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) will be available for one-on-one meetings with constituents in his Findlay office, located on the third floor of the Municipal Court Building on Monday. From 8:30 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… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) released the following statement after President Obama signed H.R. 724, legislation he sponsored with Congressman Gary Peters (D-MI), into law. The legislation repeals a duplicative regulation that required auto dealers to provide new car buyers with proof that their vehicle complies with Clean Air Act emissions standards. Since the information included in the… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today released the following statement regarding the U.S. House of Representatives’ unanimous passage of H.R. 4810, the Veterans Access to Care Act. The legislation comes as reports regarding unacceptable delays, an inability to schedule appointments and even veterans’ deaths while waiting for care at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) continue to… Read more »