I am energized by your support and will fight for accountability, oversight, and responsible governing in Washington.
Fight for accountability, oversight, and responsible governing in Washington.
Occurrences
Evidence
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, delivered the following opening statement at today’s hearing to discuss legislative solutions to meet growing power demand while protecting ratepayers. ... "This subcommittee has spent considerable time examining the opportunities and challenges that arise from U.S. leadership in artificial intelligence."
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie and Congressman Bob Latta announced a hearing titled Wires, Rates, and States: Permitting Transmission for Reliable and Affordable Power. ... "This hearing will provide the opportunity to examine ways we can meet growing demand, address the federal hurdles that too often slow down needed development, and deliver reliable and affordable energy."
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bob Latta, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, led a hearing titled Wires, Rates, And States: Permitting Transmission for Reliable and Affordable Power. "To protect ratepayers, states, utilities, and grid operators alike must employ methodical planning practices... There is insurmountable evidence that certain federal authorities have been an incessant impediment to the timely construction of infrastructure."
Assessments
Latta promised to fight for accountability, oversight, and responsible governing in Washington, a broad process-oriented federal campaign commitment rather than a specific enacted policy outcome. The evidence shows he used his current House role, including Energy Subcommittee chairmanship, to convene and lead oversight and legislative hearings on federal permitting barriers, ratepayer protection, reliability, and governance issues. Because the promised action was to fight for oversight and accountability, these same-term congressional oversight activities satisfy the core commitment, even though they do not show a broader enacted reform.