Ohio's 5th Congressional District
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Recent News About Ohio's 5th Congressional District
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Latta’s Op-Ed in The Washington Times Addresses Biden Administration's Effort to End Production of Gas/Diesel Cars, Rapidly Expand Electric Vehicles
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) penned an op-ed in The Washington Times to address the Biden Administration’s effort to end production of gas and diesel cars and rapidly expand electric vehicle fleets in the United States.
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Approved by Energy and Commerce Committee: Latta’s Bill to Stop California’s Gas-Powered Vehicle Ban
On July 27, Congressman Bob Latta’s (R-OH5) legislation, the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act, advanced through the House Energy and Commerce Committee and now awaits consideration by the U.S. House of Representatives. Latta is co-leading the legislation with Reps. John Joyce (R-PA13), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL12), and Jay Obernolte (R-CA23).
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Latta: Advancing Autonomous Vehicle Framework Critical to Leading Globally & Countering Communist China
On July 26, Congressman Bob Latta’s (R-OH5) legislation to implement a federal framework for autonomous vehicles (AVs) was the topic of discussion during a congressional hearing on the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce.
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Latta’s Bipartisan Health-Focused Bills Approved by Energy and Commerce Committee
Bills aim to help rapidly produce medical countermeasures in the event of a public health emergency, extend task force to curb overdose crisis
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Latta Condemns Anti-Semitic Rhetoric, Affirms Support for Israel through Congressional Resolution
On July 18, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) released the following statement after voting in favor of a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives supporting the State of Israel ahead of a Joint Address to Congress this week by Israel President Isaac Herzog:
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Latta, Matsui Lead Bill to Reauthorize NTIA, Ensure Taxpayer Dollars are Responsibly Used to Increase Broadband Internet Connectivity
On July 12, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) and Congresswoman Doris Matsui’s (D-CA7) legislation, the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Reauthorization Act, was approved by the Communications and Technology Subcommittee.
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Latta Addresses Grid Security During Energy & Commerce Field Hearing in North Carolina
On June 20, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) joined fellow members of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, Climate, and Grid Security for a field hearing in Moore County, North Carolina to discuss solutions to enhance America’s grid security and resiliency.
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Latta, Strickland Relaunch Bipartisan Grid Innovation Caucus
On June 14, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) and Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (D-WA10) relaunched the bipartisan Grid Innovation Caucus (GIC) for the 118th Congress.
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Latta Votes to Rein in Executive Branch Overreach
On June 14, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Regulations from the Executive In Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act:
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Latta: AM Radio Receivers are Vital to the Safety of Millions of Americans
On June 6, Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chair Bob Latta (R-OH5) led a hearing to examine the role of AM radio following reports that AM radio receivers may be removed in certain vehicles.
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Latta Leads Efforts to Provide Veterans with Greater Flexibility in Care and Timely Communication with the VA
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) introduced two pieces of legislation, the Veterans Right to Expediency Act and the Addressing Care Timelines (ACT) for Veterans Act, to help ensure veterans receive prompt and streamlined communication from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and are afforded additional time to comply with VA requirements.
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Latta Honors Ohio Students Accepted to U.S Military Service Academies
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) recognized and honored students from Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District on their acceptance to one of the U.S. Military Service Academies at a reception on Saturday, May 13, at the 180th Fighter Wing in Swanton
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Latta Votes to Secure the Southern Border
On May 11, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) released the following statement after voting in support of H.R. 2, the Secure the Border Act:
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Latta and Kaptur Introduce Resolution Proclaiming May 5th To May 14th National American Birding Week
On May 5, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH9) introduced a bipartisan resolution proclaiming May 5 through May 14, 2023, as “National American Birding Week.”
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ICYMI: Latta’s Op-Ed in The Washington Times Addresses America’s Energy Crisis
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.
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Latta: Nuclear Energy Expansion Key to Establishing U.S. Energy Independence
On April 18, 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.”