U.S. Rep. Bob Latta (OH-5)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Bob Latta (OH-5)
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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.
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Latta and ClearPath CEO advocate for investment in domestic nuclear power
Congressman Bob Latta and ClearPath CEO Jeremy Harrell have co-authored an op-ed in the Washington Examiner, emphasizing the significance of investing in domestic nuclear energy production.
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House passes act targeting foreign-controlled communication technologies
The U.S. House of Representatives has unanimously passed Congressman Bob Latta's (OH-05) Removing Our Unsecure Technologies to Ensure Reliability and Security (ROUTERS) Act. This legislation aims to protect American communications networks from technology controlled by foreign adversaries, including routers, modems, or devices that combine both.
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Latta criticizes alleged government pressure on Meta to silence American voices
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) today released a statement following Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's letter, which alleged that the Biden-Harris administration pressured Meta to suppress differing voices and opinions on the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as information concerning Hunter Biden and the Biden family.
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Latta criticizes Biden-Harris administration over revised job creation numbers
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) issued a statement in response to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) announcement that more than 800,000 jobs claimed by the Biden-Harris Administration do not exist.
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Nearly 300k illegal immigrant children unaccounted for in DHS report
Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), who has traveled to the southern border four times, released a statement today following the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) report detailing nearly 300,000 illegal immigrant children unaccounted for in the United States.
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Lawmakers introduce bill aimed at strengthening U.S. electric grid security
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA7) introduced the Securing Community Upgrades for a Resilient Grid Act, or SECURE Grid Act. The legislation aims to empower states to comprehensively assess risks posed to the electric grid by weather, physical and cyber-attacks, and other vulnerabilities.
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Lawmakers urge passage of ROUTERS Act amid cybersecurity concerns
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) and Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) have authored a joint op-ed in The Washington Times, emphasizing the need for Congress to pass their ROUTERS Act. This legislation aims to safeguard U.S. networks and protect American citizens from cyberattacks allegedly sponsored by the Chinese Communist Party.
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Latta votes for FY25 NDAA boosting troop pay, defense readiness
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) released a statement following his vote in favor of the Fiscal Year 2025 Servicemember Quality of Life and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
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Latta and Reams call for judicial review in clean energy permitting
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) and President of Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) Heather Reams co-authored an op-ed in The Hill emphasizing the significance of energy permitting to achieve North American energy independence. They argue that repeated cycles of litigation have impeded vital energy infrastructure development.
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Latta introduces resolution against FCC's new net neutrality rule
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) introduced a Congressional Resolution today, disapproving of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) recent rule to reclassify broadband under Title II of the Communications Act of 1934, effectively treating broadband as a public utility.
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Congressman Latta supports law enforcement, advances pro-police bills
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) expressed his support for law enforcement during National Police Week, emphasizing the crucial role of police officers in maintaining community safety. Latta recently voted to advance several pro-police bills through the U.S. House of Representatives.
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House approves Latta and Matsui's bill to reauthorize NTIA
The U.S. House has given its approval to the National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA) Reauthorization Act, a piece of legislation spearheaded by Communications and Technology Subcommittee Chair Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) and Ranking Member Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA7). This bill marks the first reauthorization of NTIA in 30 years and aims to enhance NTIA's capacity to implement a national spectrum strategy, coordinate on AI and cybersecurity matters, and update the agency's mission and functions.
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Biden signs bill ending US reliance on Russian uranium
President Joe Biden has signed into law the Prohibiting Russian Uranium Imports Act, a legislation co-led by Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) and Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA5).
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Latta criticizes EPA's new power plant rule in op-ed
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) recently authored an op-ed in The Washington Examiner, critiquing the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) newly released rule. According to Latta, this regulation could potentially force power plants across the United States to cease operations if they fail to meet carbon capture requirements by 2032.
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Latta recognizes Ohio students accepted into military academies
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) recently acknowledged and honored students from Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District for their acceptance into the U.S. Military Service Academies. The recognition took place at a reception on Sunday, May 5th, at Camp Perry in Port Clinton. These students were nominated by Latta and have received offers of appointment for the Class of 2028 at their respective academies.