WASHINGTON -- After losing a bid earlier this month to chair the full House Energy and Commerce Committee, which has jurisdiction over issues including health care, technology and energy, Ohio congressman Bob Latta on Friday was named chair of its energy subcommittee.
A statement from the Bowling Green Republican said he’ll focus the subcommittee’s work on restoring U.S. energy dominance to strengthen national security and lower costs for the American people.
“I’ll hit the ground running on day one with my colleagues to advance an all-of-the-above energy strategy, reverse energy crushing regulations, and unleash America’s diverse energy portfolio without the federal government picking winners and losers,” said a statement from Latta, who has previously chaired its Subcommittee on Communications and Technology and its Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection.
A statement from incoming committee chair Brett Guthrie of Kentucky said he looks forward to working with Latta to lower energy prices for every day Americans.
“Congressman Latta will lead the way to fuel domestic energy production and ensure Americans have access to reliable energy while expanding the use of innovative proven sources, like nuclear,” Guthrie said.
