Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “The brave men and women of our armed forces deserve the tools and support they need in order to carry out their duties safely and efficiently, which is why I supported this year’s NDAA to fully equip our servicemembers, increase their ... Read More »
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) announced his nominations from Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District for consideration for acceptance into the United States Air Force, Merchant Marine, Military, and Naval Academies in the Class of 2027. “It is my honor to nominate such outstanding young men and women from across Ohio’s Fifth District for consideration to our prestigious service academies,” Latt... Read More »
Yesterday, the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) released new rural broadband maps, as required by Congressman Bob Latta’s (R-OH5) Broadband DATA Act, which was signed into law in March of 2020. “As Ranking Member of the Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee in Congress, increasing internet connectivity to close the digital divide for communities in Ohio and across th... Read More »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) today released the following statement to commemorate Veterans Day and to honor the millions of military veterans in Ohio and across the country: “On Veterans Day, we honor and pay tribute to the 18 million veterans across the U.S. who answered the call to serve our country at home and abroad. Because of their courageous and heroic actions, we’re able to live freely i... Read More »
As a senior Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and a member of the Energy Subcommittee, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) recently made an energy-focused visit to Nevada to see American investments in the domestic critical minerals supply chain and hydroelectric power. The trip included visits to Albemarle’s Silver Peak lithium site, Ioneer’s Rhyolite Ridge Lithium-Boron Project, and th... Read More »
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) recognized National Manufacturing Day and the importance of manufacturing to the economies of Ohio and the United States. Ohio is home to 668,000 manufacturing jobs, with the Fifth District making up 77,522 of those jobs. As of 2021, Ohio held the fourth largest GDP across all fifty states. “Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District is home to over 77,000 manufacturi... Read More »
Today, U.S. Reps. Bob Latta (R-OH5), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL12), John Joyce (R-PA13), and 155 of their House colleagues, including Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA23), House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA1), Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY21), and House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA5), sent a letter to President Biden in opposi... Read More »
House Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA5), along with Communications and Technology Subcommittee Republican Leader Bob Latta (R-OH5), Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY2), Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Republican Leader Gus Bilirakis (R-FL12), and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Republican Leader Morgan Gri... Read More »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) will host an informational meeting regarding the United States Military Service Academy nomination and appointment process for the 2023 academic year. The informational meeting will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 26th, 2022, at the following location: Owens Community College, Findlay-area Campus Education Center, Conference Room 111 3200 Bright Road Find... Read More »
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) joined House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA5) and House Committee on Natural Resources Ranking Member Bruce Westerman (R-AK4) on the Securing America's Mineral Supply Chains Act. U.S. Reps. Ken Calvert (R-CA42), Pete Stauber (R-MN8), and Fred Upton (R-MI6) joined the bill as original cosponsors. “The unfortunate realit... Read More »
Today, House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders Bob Latta (R-OH5) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI12) hosted the first Congressional Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Caucus event where Members of Congress, staff, and AV stakeholders gathered to shine a light on the need for a federal framework for AV legislation. The purpose of this caucus is to educate Members and staff on autonomous vehicle technology that c... Read More »
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) issued the following statement on the 21st anniversary of the 9/11 attacks that took place in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania: “September 11, 2001 – a day that every American who was alive at that time will never forget. 2,977 lives were cut short, and countless individuals and families were changed forever. Today marks the 21st anniversary of the horrific... Read More »
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) provided the following statement in response to President Biden’s announcement of a federal student loan bailout. “Under President Biden’s leadership, inflation is skyrocketing, gas prices are higher than ever, and everyone is paying more for just about everything. Instead of working to provide relief to the American people, the President announced a federal st... Read More »
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) joined representatives from Ohio’s energy industry and local economic community to discuss the current challenges Ohioans are facing, including high energy and gas prices, costly and burdensome regulations that delay energy infrastructure projects, inflation and supply chain problems, and American energy security. “Americans are paying more at the pump and on ... Read More »
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) provided remarks on the House Floor before voting against a bill that does not aim to reduce inflation as the title of the bill claims: “Madam Speaker, I rise in opposition to H.R. 5376, a bill the Democrats claim will reduce inflation, when in reality, it will do the exact opposite. American families are struggling to keep the lights on at home. Far too many ... Read More »
