Robert Latta

Mr. LATTA

Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from North Carolina (Mr. Moore).

Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Shreve).

Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Wyoming (Ms. Hageman).

Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Yakym).

Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, I yield 3 minutes to the gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. Flood), who represents the First District.

Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. Kim), who represents the 40th District.

Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Evans), who represents Colorado's Eighth District.

Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, I yield an additional 30 seconds to the gentlewoman from Indiana.

Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentlewoman from Indiana (Mrs. Houchin), the bill's sponsor, who represents Indiana's Ninth District.

Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from the 10th District of Michigan (Mr. James).

Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, I yield an additional 1 minute to the gentleman from Massachusetts.

Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Massachusetts (Mr. Auchincloss).

Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, I yield an additional 30 seconds to the gentleman from Georgia.

Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Allen). He represents Georgia's 12th District.

Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, Republicans have been working to make sure we bring down utility costs and energy costs across this country, and that means making sure that we have that energy that has been given us. When we look at what we have been able to do, especially in oil and natural gas production, from the days of Jimmy Carter when we were told that we were supposed to shut down our thermostats, make sure you put a sweater on, walk to work, well, Republicans did something about it and put the laws and regulations into place to make sure. However, people who live in certain States are going to see their prices going up. Looking at this chart, what we see is when you look at California, Hawaii, Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, their prices have gone up. We also know that we had the Governors up in New England this year who stated that they were fearful that their consumers were going to pay 40 percent more for power this winter. Republicans want to do something about that in this country and make sure we get the permitting laws done that we have been working on in committee. At this time I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from Georgia (Mr. Carter).

Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, since 2020, it is estimated that America's housing market has climbed 57 percent, sidelining first-time home buyers and impacting communities across the country. In fact, polls show that more than four out of five Americans agree that housing affordability is a problem in the area in which they live, with median-priced homes costing more than 50 percent of a typical household's income. There are many contributing factors to the surge in prices, such as a demand shift and material costs. Inappropriate and duplicative regulatory structures have compounded these issues for the construction of manufacturing housing. The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 required the Department of Energy to set energy efficiency standards for manufactured housing. This duplicates the Department of Housing and Urban Development's longstanding jurisdiction, first granted in the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act, over these standards. The law also required the DOE to base these new standards on the International Energy Conservation Code, the IECC, which is intended for site-built homes. Builders of site-built homes build according to that specific region, and the IECC reflects those unique characteristics. On the other hand, manufactured homes are built without knowledge of the final location of that home. Manufactured homes play an essential role in meeting our Nation's demand for affordable housing. In fact, the average income of a manufactured home buyer is $63,000, while the average income for a site-built home buyer is about $143,000. We must ensure regulatory morass does not deteriorate access to these homes. H.R. 5184, bipartisan legislation led by the gentlewoman from Indiana, eliminates DOE's authority to issue energy efficiency standards for manufacturing housing. Instead, HUD will maintain full regulatory authority, and DOE may provide recommendations throughout the rulemaking process. This legislation will not diminish the energy efficiency of these homes. Our colleague from the other side of the aisle, the gentleman from Massachusetts' Fourth Congressional District, issued a Dear Colleague and put it well by saying: This bill in no way diminishes the importance of energy efficiency. It simply ensures HUD, under its affordability mission, is the authoritative voice. Consumers will continue to be protected by HUD's existing process, and manufacturers will have a regulatory process that will facilitate the efficient construction of affordable homes in the United States. Homeownership remains a significant aspect of achieving the American Dream. H.R. 5184 helps bring that dream closer to reality for millions of Americans. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support this legislation, and I reserve the balance of my time.

Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks on the legislation and to insert extraneous material on H.R. 5184.

Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, Pursuant to House Resolution 977, I call up the bill (H.R. 5184) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards applicable to manufactured housing, and for other purposes, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House.

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Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, it is with a great deal of pride that I rise to pay a very special tribute to an outstanding high school athlete from Ohio's 5th Congressional District. Paul Stechschulte, a sophomore at Kalida High School, has represented his school ably on his way to achieving the Division III State Golf Title. Paul overcame the challenges posed by intense competition in his effort to win the title. In pursuing the State Championship, Paul defeated his opponents with an impressive final total of 140. His hard work and dedication, both on and off the course, in achieving this accomplishment is truly outstanding. He has achieved an impressive season, bringing pride to his school and community. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying special tribute to Paul Stechschulte of Kalida High School. On behalf of the people of the 5th District of Ohio, I am proud to recognize this great achievement.

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Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, it is with a great deal of pride that I rise to pay a very special tribute to an outstanding high school cheerleading team in Ohio's 5th Congressional District. The young student athletes of the Midview High School cheerleading team have represented their school ably on their way to achieving the Division III State Spirit Title. In their effort to surpass all other teams in the Division III State Spirit Competition, the Midview Middies overcame the challenges posed by intense competition. In pursuing the State Championship, the Middies defeated their competitors to win their first state spirit championship. The members of this very special team have shown that their sport requires an individual effort for a team result. Their hard work and dedication, both on and off the floor, in achieving this accomplishment, is truly outstanding. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying special tribute to the Midview High School cheerleading team. On behalf of the people of the 5th District of Ohio, I am proud to recognize this great achievement.

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Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.

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Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, it is with a great deal of pride that I rise to pay a very special tribute to an outstanding high school volleyball team in Ohio's 5th Congressional District. The young women of the Tiffin Calvert Catholic High School girls' volleyball team have represented their school ably on their way to achieving the Division VII State Girls Volleyball Title. In their effort to surpass all other teams in the Division VII State Volleyball Playoffs, the Calvert Senecas overcame the challenges posed by intense competition. In pursuing the State Championship, Tiffin Calvert defeated the Monroeville Eagles to win the state volleyball championship. The members of this very special team have shown that their sport requires an individual effort for a team result. Their hard work and dedication, both on and off the court, in achieving this accomplishment, is truly outstanding. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying special tribute to the Tiffin Calvert Catholic High School girls volleyball team. On behalf of the people of the 5th District of Ohio, I am proud to recognize this great achievement.

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Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, it is with a great deal of pride that I rise to pay a very special tribute to an outstanding high school volleyball team in Ohio's 5th Congressional District. The young women of the Avon High School girls' volleyball team have represented their school ably on their way to achieving the Division II State Girls Volleyball Title. In their effort to surpass all other teams in the Division II State Volleyball Playoffs, the Avon Eagles overcame the challenges posed by Intense competition. In pursuing the State Championship, the Avon Eagles defeated the Anthony Wayne Generals to win the state volleyball championship. The members of this very special team have shown that their sport requires an individual effort for a team result. Their hard work and dedication, both on and off the court, in achieving this accomplishment, is truly outstanding. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in paying special tribute to the Avon High School girls volleyball team. On behalf of the people of the 5th District of Ohio, I am proud to recognize this great achievement.

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Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, Pursuant to House Resolution 951, I call up the bill (H.R. 3632) to amend the Federal Power Act to adjust the requirements for orders, rules, and regulations relating to furnishing adequate service, to require owners or operators of generating facilities to provide notice of planned retirements of certain electric generating units, and for other purposes, and ask for its immediate consideration in the House.

Mr. LATTA. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all Members may have 5 legislative days to revise and extend their remarks and include extraneous material on H.R. 3632.