U.S. Rep. Bob Latta (OH-5)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Bob Latta (OH-5)
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Electric grid operators emphasize need for increased energy production
A recent hearing led by Congressman Bob Latta, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy of the Committee on Energy and Commerce, addressed the current state of regional grid reliability.
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Latta reintroduces bipartisan law targeting national standard for ER fentanyl tests
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) has reintroduced Tyler's Law, a bill designed to prevent fentanyl overdoses across the United States.
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Latta responds positively to Trump's joint address on key national issues
Congressman Bob Latta of Ohio responded to President Donald Trump's recent joint address to Congress.
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Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act advances in House committee
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has moved forward with the Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act, a bipartisan initiative spearheaded by Congressman Bob Latta from Ohio and Congresswoman Robin Kelly from Illinois.
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Latta and Kelly reintroduce bill for enhancing farm technology through satellite connectivity
Congressman Bob Latta and Congresswoman Robin Kelly have reintroduced the Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act, aiming to assist farmers nationwide in integrating technology into their farming practices.
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Bob Latta achieves perfect voting record during 118th Congress
Congressman Bob Latta of Ohio's Fifth Congressional District has been recognized by Roll Call for achieving a perfect voting attendance record in the 118th Congress.
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House passes HALT Fentanyl Act; calls for Senate action
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act, with a vote of 312 to 108.
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Lawmakers push for HALT Fentanyl Act amid rising opioid crisis
Today, Congressmen Bob Latta (OH-05) and Morgan Griffith (VA-09), along with House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain (MI-09), contributed an op-ed to the Washington Examiner.
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Latta and Kelly introduce bill targeting foreign-controlled communication technologies
Congressman Bob Latta and Congresswoman Robin Kelly have introduced the Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security (ROUTERS) Act.
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Latta attends March for Life; reintroduces pro-life bills
Today, Congressman Bob Latta participated in the 2025 March for Life event in Washington, D.C., joining others from Ohio and across the nation.
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Latta supports Trump's orders for increased U.S. energy production
Today, Congressman Bob Latta of Ohio's 5th District expressed his support for the executive orders signed by President Donald Trump aimed at boosting American energy production.
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Supreme Court upholds law affecting TikTok's US operations
Today, Congressman Bob Latta expressed approval of the Supreme Court's decision to uphold a law aimed at restricting TikTok's operations in the United States.
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Bob Latta appointed chair of House subcommittee on energy
Today, Congressman Bob Latta from Ohio has been appointed as the Chair of the Energy and Commerce's Subcommittee on Energy for the 119th Congress.
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Congressional leaders comment on NHTSA's new autonomous vehicle proposal
Today, the co-chairs of the Congressional Autonomous Vehicle Caucus, Congressman Bob Latta and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, issued a statement regarding the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) proposed rule for AV STEP.
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Latta supports defense bill increasing troop pay and removing Chinese tech
Congressman Bob Latta, representing Ohio's 5th District, has expressed his support for the Fiscal Year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
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Paulding County veteran receives overdue Bronze Star for Vietnam War service
Congressman Bob Latta presented a Bronze Star to William Young, a veteran from Paulding County, for his service in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Young was part of 'B' Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, Military Police Brigade.
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Congressman Latta advocates strengthening communication systems amid disaster risks
Congressman Bob Latta, Chair of the Energy & Commerce Committee's Communications & Technology Subcommittee, visited an AM radio station in Maryland to review measures that ensure operational continuity during natural or man-made disasters. This visit highlighted the importance of maintaining functionality in one of over 70 hardened radio stations across the United States.
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Latta to host military academy info nights in Ohio
Congressman Bob Latta has announced that his office will hold two informational meetings for students and families from Ohio's Fifth Congressional District. These sessions are intended to provide information on the U.S. Military Service Academy nomination and appointment process.
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Congress urged to advance HALT Fentanyl Act amid Senate delay
Congressmen Bob Latta and Morgan Griffith have emphasized the need for Congress to advance the HALT Fentanyl Act in an op-ed published in The Washington Times. The bill, which aims to permanently classify fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I narcotics, was approved by the House Energy & Commerce Committee in March 2023 and passed by the U.S. House in May 2023.
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Latta urges full reauthorization of Farm Bill before end of Congress
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) has joined his House colleagues in urging House Leadership to fully reauthorize the Farm Bill before the end of the 118th Congress. Ohio's Fifth Congressional District, which Latta represents, is noted for having the highest agricultural income in the state.