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Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues in passing H.R. 5053, the Preventing IRS Abuse and Protecting Free Speech Act, to protect groups and organizations from targeting by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) based on their political beliefs. The bill eliminates requirements for non-profit, tax-exempt organizations to disclose personal donor information on the agency's ... Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement after the D.C. Circuit Court issued its 2-1 opinion upholding the FCC’s Net Neutrality rules. “I’m disappointed by today's D.C. Court ruling upholding the FCC’s Net Neutrality rules as it will result in an Internet that is less innovative and burdened by government bureaucracy and inefficiency. In addition to valid legal questi... Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement after the passing of former Ohio Governor and U.S. Senator George Voinovich. “Marcia and I extend our deepest sympathies to Janet and all the Voinovich family on the passing of former Governor George Voinovich. The Governor dedicated himself to exemplifying what a true public servant was to the people of Ohio and the United Sta... Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues in passing two resolutions disapproving of proposals that would dramatically raise energy taxes on consumers. The first bill, H.Con.Res. 112, expresses Congressional disapproval toward a $10 tax imposed on the sale of every barrel of oil. President Obama included this proposal in his annual budget earlier this year. Experts predi... Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation today, supported by Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), to provide states more time and flexibility to implement ozone and air quality requirements. H.R. 4775, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act, does not change the requirements of the EPA’s 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), but would make commons... Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues in supporting legislation to improve pipeline safety and security in a bipartisan vote this evening. The bill reauthorizes the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and includes needed reforms to increase transparency, accountability, and safety. Congressman Latta authored multiple provisions included in the leg... Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today released the following statement in response to Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James’ visit and tour of the 180th Fighter Wing in Toledo, Ohio. The installation is under consideration to base the new F-35A Joint Strike Fighter: "The 180th Fighter Wing continues to be one of the top Air National Guard units in the nation, playing an increasingly... Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) was appointed by Speaker Paul D. Ryan (R-WI) to serve on the bipartisan conference committee that will negotiate a final comprehensive energy package to be considered by the House and Senate. “I am honored to be appointed as a conferee, and I look forward to working with my House and Senate colleagues on comprehensive energy reform. Energy policy in the United S... Read more »

Over the past month, the U.S. House of Representatives has worked on and passed several pieces of legislation to address the ongoing opioid and heroin abuse crisis that is occurring across Ohio and the country. For example, some of the legislation included solutions to address opioid addiction amongst our veterans and new born children, to reform current pain management best practices through the ... Read more »

House Energy and Commerce Members Bob Latta (R-OH) and Peter Welch (D-VT) today announced the creation of a working group to examine the Internet of Things (IoT). The goals of the working group are to educate members on IoT, identify issues affecting deployment of these emerging technologies, explore the benefits and challenges of IoT for consumers and interested stakeholders, examine the possible... Read more »