Robert E. Latta U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 5th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Robert E. Latta U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 5th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
On April 10, 2025, Congressman Bob Latta from Ohio expressed his support for the ongoing budget reconciliation process. This decision, according to Latta, aims to provide tax cuts to families and businesses, address national debt, and enhance national security.
Latta stated, "I’m pleased to have joined my colleagues in voting to move forward with budget reconciliation. Now that the budget resolution has been adopted, committees can work to prepare their respective parts of the reconciliation bill." He emphasized that the budget framework does not include any cuts to Social Security or Medicare. Latta elaborated, "The House budget resolution instructs the Committee on Energy and Commerce, of which I am a member, to save $880 billion across its vast jurisdiction, which includes energy, environment, telecommunications, and health care."
He also mentioned potential revenue sources, saying, "In our Communications and Technology Subcommittee, I believe we will be able to raise a significant amount of money through our spectrum auctions." He further stated the necessity of addressing waste, fraud, and abuse within their jurisdiction and highlighted the goal of rolling back pandemic rules involving Medicaid and benefits for ineligible persons, including illegal immigrants.
Latta is keen on encouraging workforce participation, stating, "We also want individuals to rejoin the workforce and relish in the dignity of work." He looks forward to collaborating with colleagues and former President Trump, aiming to use American taxpayer dollars effectively, ensuring benefits for the people of Ohio and the nation.
Additionally, underlining the reconciliation process, a note clarifies that the process allows for expedited consideration of certain fiscal legislation and explicitly excludes any mention of changes to Social Security or Medicare. The Congressional Budget Act of 1974, under the Byrd Rule, prohibits alterations to Social Security through reconciliation, thus ensuring that claims suggesting otherwise are inaccurate.
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