Permitting for ‘as much energy as possible’ tops Bob Latta’s agenda for key panel

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Longtime Rep. Bob Latta (R-OH) is vowing to prioritize permitting reform and domestic energy production as he vies to be chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee, one of the most coveted energy leadership positions in the House.

Latta, the most senior Republican on the committee, is going up against Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY) to lead the influential committee, which will only gain more importance as the incoming Trump administration is expected to stoke a number of energy and environmental policy battles. 

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