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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) penned an op-ed in The Washington Times to address America’s energy affordability crisis, spurred by the Biden Administration’s efforts to stifle domestic energy production, and how H.R. 1 – the Lower Energy Costs Act – will reverse course on failed energy policies. Click here to read the full op-ed or below. … Read more »

Click here to read the article on the Crawford County Now website.   WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) has introduced a bill aimed at expanding access to health savings accounts (HSAs) for seniors. The Stop Penalizing Working Seniors Act would remove the current technicality prohibiting individuals who are receiving Social Security benefits from contributing to their… Read more »

When President Joe Biden assumed the office of the presidency, he stated, “America writes its own destiny.” I agree. As Americans, we write our own destiny. It’s through the core tenants of freedom, self-responsibility, hard work, entrepreneurship, and free markets that have helped write and shape America’s destiny. While I would hope President Biden’s remarks would be rooted in these… Read more »

Click here to read the article on the Fox News website.   Congress moved closer to rebuking President Biden's action allowing Chinese solar manufacturers to bypass U.S. tariffs, setting up a showdown over a key part of his administration's climate agenda. During a markup hearing Wednesday morning, in a 26-13 vote, the House Ways and Means Committee green lit a bipartisan… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) joined Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC3) and members of the subcommittee for a hearing entitled “American Nuclear Energy Expansion: Powering a Clean and Secure Future.”  The hearing focused on shoring up domestic nuclear energy production, including Latta’s legislation – the Nuclear Fuel Security… Read more »

Click here to read the article on the Washington Times website.   OPINION: When President Joe Biden assumed the office of the presidency, he stated, “America writes its own destiny.” I agree. As Americans, we write our own destiny. It’s through the core tenants of freedom, self-responsibility, hard work, entrepreneurship, and free markets that have helped write and shape… Read more »

Click here to read the article on the America’s Electric Cooperatives website.   Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, told a large NRECA Broadband gathering that he knows the importance of high-speed internet to rural communities, how fast the technology advances and the role Congress must play in ensuring people served by electric cooperatives are not left behind when billions of dollars flow… Read more »

Click here to read the article on the Hometown Stations website.   WASHINGTON D.C. (WLIO) - A bill that aims to fight increasing energy prices in the county has passed the U.S. House of Representatives. Representative Bob Latta of Ohio co-sponsored H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act. The bill is a response to the cancellation of the Keystone Pipeline project and hopes to correct… Read more »

Click here to read the article on the Hometown Stations. MILLER CITY, OH (WLIO) - United States Representative Bob Latta, State Representative Roy Klopfenstein, and an official from Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted's office took a tour of Miller City High School to see what the district is doing to combat the shortage of skilled labor. Bethany Ulrick has that story.\ Miller City High… Read more »

Click here to read the article on The Van Wert Independent website.   A push toward electric vehicles was one of several topics discussed by U.S. Congressman Bob Latta (R-5th District) during a visit to the area on Tuesday. One of Latta’s stops was the Van Wert studios of radio stations WKSD/WERT to record an interview with host Chris Roberts. Latta is one of the senior members… Read more »