Bob Latta

I also want to recognize the gentlelady from Illinois, our Ranking Member. I appreciate we're going to be working with her this Congress.

I look forward to working to advance an innovation agenda that creates jobs and puts consumers first.

Policy makers such as yourselves will need to answer this foundational question.

We cannot reach that goal unless we are able to test our technology in real world environments, including on public roads.

I know that we'll be able to work together on a bipartisan basis to advance consumer interests over the course of the Congress.

I look forward to working together to advance an innovation agenda that creates jobs and puts consumers first.

I look forward to working with all the members of the subcommittee to continue exploring areas in the emerging digital economy.

Again, I thank the gentleman from Vermont. I know we have worked for well over a year now on rural issues on the committee, and I appreciate his leadership on that. I also thank the gentleman for working across the aisle with us to…

I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of S. 2234, the Office of Strategic Services Congressional Gold Medal Act, companion legislation I introduced earlier this Congress as H.R. 3929 to honor and…

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act is clearly outdated and needs to be reformed to accommodate current technological challenges.

Over the past 5 years, as the chairman said, we have been hearing complaints from our local telephone providers and constituents who have experienced call-quality and call-completion issues.

In case of emergency situations we need to ensure assistance is easily accessible and provide law enforcement the necessary information to locate individuals.

I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Illinois will be postponed. Amendment No. 20 Offered by Mrs. Brooks of Indiana The Acting…

Again, I would urge defeat of the amendment because we want to make sure that manufacturers are still encouraged to participate in the Energy Star program, which has been highly successful. I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting…

Last Congress, I introduced and the House passed H.R. 2318, which was the Federal Facility Accountability Act.

I introduced the VA Appeals Backlog Relief Act.

The sacrifices they make are incredible and it is incumbent upon Congress and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to ensure they receive the timely care and benefits they have earned and deserve upon their return home.

I thank the gentleman for his willingness and especially for his dedication and support for our Air National Guard. Mr. Chairman, I ask unanimous consent to withdraw the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. Is there objection to the request of the…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will report the amendment. The Clerk read as follows: Page 30, line 17, after the dollar amount, insert ``(increased by $35,000,000)''. Page 33, line 3, after the dollar amount…

I, too, would ask that the House pass H.R. 212. I appreciate, again, all of the work from all the members and the staff in putting this bill together and getting it on the floor, and also Chairman Upton for his work on the legislation as…

I would like to thank Representative Latta for introducing this piece of legislation and this subcommittee for holding this hearing today.

``No Senator or Representative shall, during the time for which he was elected, be appointed to any civil office under the authority of the United States, which shall have been created, or the emoluments whereof shall have been encreased…

I have no other speakers on the bill, and I reserve the balance of my time.

I also thank you, Chairman Gibbs and Representative Bishop, for being part of a bipartisan group of Members...

I urge every member of this subcommittee to cosponsor this important legislation.