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IDX-enabled website of Realtor Kim Craford simplifies California online home search

EUGENE, OR - January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. welcomes Kim Crawford and Village Properties to the growing network of real estate agents and brokers who have chosen to revolutionize their professional websites with the innovative IDX Bro...

California home search capabilities expanded by IDX Broker iPhone application and Fantastic Real Estate,...

EUGENE, OR - January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Fantastic Real Estate Broker Ikenna Exeude has collaborated with IDX, Inc. to deliver potential buyers a dynamic and simplified real estate resource. Searching for a home has never been easier for Cal...

Custom IDX solution brings easy-to-use online home search to New Jersey website of Victoria...

EUGENE, OR - January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- With thousands of properties being updated every day, real estate professional Victoria Carter of Coldwell Banker has integrated the revolutionary IDX Broker software onto her website, in an effort to...

Jamie Rigby enables IDX Broker on TruNet Real Estate LLC website to create dynamic...

EUGENE, OR - January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. is pleased to announce Midvale, Utah real estate broker Jamie Rigby as the latest realty professional to adopt a customizable IDX solution. His website now hosts a dynamic search page that s...

Mortgage Cadence Advances Offering and Takes on 2012 Positioned for Continued Success

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Mortgage Cadence, LLC, a leading provider of Enterprise Lending Solutions (ELS), Default Servicing Technology and Document Services for the financial services industry, saw tremendous growth in 2011, enabling an aggressive trajectory for 2012. Due in part to the partnering of Monitor Clipper Partners and Mortgage Cadence in 2010, this acquisition allowed Mortgage Cadence to take their already-innovative technology to new heights by investing in new technology and expanding its technology offerings all while exceeding customer expectations.

CT REIA Announces February 2012 Workshop For New Real Estate Investors In Connecticut

West Hartford, CT - January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Connecticut Real Estate Investors Association, or CT REIA, is announcing the start of its 3-evening new investor workshop. This course will begin on Wednesday February 1, 2012. Additional d...

Las Vegas Auction Offers a Unique Live/Work and Investment Opportunity near Proposed DesertXpress Station

Newport Beach, CA - January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- From the outside 3081 Business Lane looks just like another industrial property for sale, but it is much more than that; it is a buyer’s opportunity to determine the price on a property that ...

HouseLogic Presents a Water-Saving Bathroom Makeover and Chance to Win $100

Washington, DC - January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- HouseLogic.com, a comprehensive website about all aspects of homeownership from the National Association of Realtors®, has launched a new online sweepstakes. Readers who leave comments on a blog featured at the site will have a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card. The sweepstakes is part of a special do-it-yourself blog series, “Water-Wise Bathroom Redo.”

Utah’s Greenest Living Community Terra Sol Opens in South Salt Lake

IRVINE, CA - January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Award-winning KTGY Group, Inc., Architecture and Planning, announced today the opening of Utah's newest living community, Terra Sol, a pioneering urban infill development near downtown Salt Lake City....

WSP Flack + Kurtz Promotes Muscarella, LEED AP, PE to Senior Vice President

NEW YORK, NY - January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- WSP Flack + Kurtz, the international engineering firm, has promoted Frank Muscarella, LEED AP, PE, to senior vice president, announces David Cooper, PE, LEED AP BD+C, the firm’s president and chie...

Pent Up Buyer Demand in Real Estate Promises Rebound

Destin, FL - January 24, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Despite the troubled U.S. economy, pent up buyer demand in the real estate market promises that 2012 will provide a major rebound in home sales, according to a new Housing Predictor poll.

Leggett Announces Cross-Agency Effort to Streamline Building and Land Development Process

January 23, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett today announced a major cross-agency effort to further streamline County government operations. This latest initiative will make meaningful changes to the development appl...

Malkin Properties’ merrittView Attains Energy Star Status for Second Consecutive Year

Norwalk, CT - January 23, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- For the second year in a row, MerrittView, Malkin Properties’ trophy office building in Norwalk, Conn., has earned the nationally recognized Energy Star designation from the U.S. Environmental Prot...

MPSC: Home Heating Credits Now Being Processed

January 23, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC) today noted that the Michigan Department of Treasury is now processing Michigan Home Heating Credits (HHC) for the 2011 tax year. The credit assists low-income custom...

Trammell Crow Company and USAA Real Estate Company Announce New Carlisle, PA Distribution Facility

San Antonio, TX - January 23, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Trammell Crow Company and USAA Real Estate Company have announced that they are breaking ground on a 700,000 square foot Class A speculative distribution facility at Mountain Creek Distribution Center in Carlisle, PA.

Present Value Properties Names Shannon Labowitz-Coleman as Associate Broker

TUSTIN, CA - January 23, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Gregory A. Fisher, President of Present Value Properties, Inc., a full service retail real estate brokerage and consulting firm headquartered in Tustin, Calif., announced today that Shannon Labowitz-C...

CONSTRUCTION FIRMS TO MAKE SIGNIFICANTLY FEWER LAYOFFS IN 2012 AS PRIVATE SECTOR DEMAND IMPROVES,...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 23, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Significantly fewer construction firms are planning to make layoffs in 2012 than at any point in the past few years according to survey results released today by the Associated General Contractors of America and Computer Guidance Corporation. The survey, conducted as part of the 2012 Construction Industry Hiring and Business Outlook, shows many firms expect key private sector market segments to expand this year even as the overall outlook remains mixed.

GAO Study Finds Appraisal Process Inadequately Monitored

WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 23, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Zeroing in on yet another deficiency of a faulty appraisal process that is hurting home values, hampering a housing recovery and often killing sales of homes coming in below the contract sales price, the Government Accountability Office (GAO) earlier this month reported that the Appraisal Subcommittee, which oversees the appraiser regulatory programs established by the states, needs to improve its monitoring procedures.

IDX, Inc. and James Marsden Realty bring innovative property search features to Massachusetts

EUGENE, OR - January 23, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. is pleased to announce James Marsden, as the latest real estate broker to sync a custom IDX solution to his professional website. As the newest subscriber to the amazing IDX Broker software,...

Luxury Massachusetts home listings displayed through IDX Broker WordPress Plugin on website of Lou...

EUGENE, OR - January 23, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- IDX, Inc. is pleased to welcome the real estate expertise of Lou Hrono of Century 21 Northshore to the growing network of realty professionals dedicated to serving the needs of their clients. Luxury h...

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Energy Subcommittee Advances Eight Bills to Safeguard American Families From Rising Electricity Costs

National
Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, led a markup of eight bills. “Throughout this Congress, witnesses before our subcommittee have made things crystal clear: Our nation is in the midst of a concerning reliability crisis; Affordability challenges are straining household budgets; and our electric sector must meet the moment to ensure our country can compete and win in the next generation economy,

New York State Announces Completion of 11 Units of Permanent Supportive Housing in Orange...

National
The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) today announced the completion of Fresh Start Apartments, which created 11 units of permanent supportive housing in the City of Newburgh for women who have experienced homelessness and substance use disorder.
NAR

Experienced REALTORS® Anchor the Industry as Housing Affordability Remains Top Hurdle, New NAR Report...

National
Seasoned professionals are increasingly defining the real estate industry, with the typical agent who is a REALTOR® now reporting

Warnock-Led Private Equity Housing Ban Clears Congress, Heads to President’s Desk in Landmark Housing...

National
Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock’s provision to ban large corporations from mass purchasing single-family homes passed the U.S. Congress and is one step closer to becoming federal law. The provision is part of the historic 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which now moves to the White House for President Trump’s signature
NHC

House passes landmark 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, sending bipartisan housing package to...

National
David M. Dworkin, President and CEO of the National Housing Conference (NHC), released the following statement after the
MBA

MBA White Paper: Demographic Trends Could Reshape Future Housing Demand

National
For more than a decade, policymakers, researchers, and industry stakeholders have focused on addressing a persistent shortage of housing in the United States. However, changing demographic

5 Essential Property Maintenance Services for California Homeowners

National
Owning a home in California comes with its own set of challenges. The sun, earthquakes, dry summers, and rainy winters all take a toll on houses. Staying on top of regular maintenance helps you avoid expensive repairs and keeps your home comfortable year-round. Here are five services every California homeowner should prioritize.

Whip Clark Secures Over $3 Million for Schools, Climate Resilience Projects in MA-5

National
Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) celebrated over $3 million in federal investments that she secured for school and climate resilience projects across MA-5. In Melrose, Whip Clark she joined Mayor Jen Grigoraitis to celebrate $250,000 in funding she brought home to rebuild, rewire, and improve the public address systems in Melrose Public Schools, as well as an $852,500 investment

New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust Announces Design-Build Team for Modernization of Unity...

National
The New York City Public Housing Preservation Trust (the Trust) today announced that Fifth Avenue Builders, LLC, has been selected as the design-build team to perform renovation work in apartments and shared spaces at Unity Towers in Coney Island. With the Trust Board's approval on June 10, 2026, the selection of the design-build team marks a major milestone for the project, which encompasses one building with 193 apartments.
FEMA

FEMA Makes $50 Million Available for Mitigation Projects in Southeastern States

National
FEMA announced that more than $50 million in federal funding for 25 hazard mitigation projects is available to seven Southeastern states. Congress authorized these named projects through the

Nunn Secures $500,000 Federal Investment to Rebuild White Pole Road in Guthrie County

National
Representative Zach Nunn (IA-03) today announced a $500,000 federal investment to rebuild an 11.5-mile stretch of White Pole Road in Guthrie County, a farm-to-market and freight corridor that the region’s farmers, families, and emergency responders rely on every day.
ULI

Urban Land Institute Opens New Global Headquarters in Washington, D.C.

National
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) announced today the opening of its new global headquarters at 2101 L Street NW, Washington, D.C. The new space reflects ULI’s continued commitment to
NAHB

NAHB Awards Program Now Accepting Applications

National
The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) has announced its awards program application submission period is now open through September 21 (unless noted otherwise below). NAHB’s
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla

Padilla, Curtis, and Bipartisan Group of 4 Democrats and 4 Republicans Introduce Bill to...

National
U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and John Curtis (R-Utah), members of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, introduced the FIRE SMART Act, bipartisan legislation to
Tenant Representation In Los Angeles

Tenant Representation In Los Angeles: What Businesses Should Know Before Signing A Lease

National
Commercial real estate in Los Angeles moves quickly, and tenants can feel pressure before they have the full picture. A business may tour a space, like the location, and start thinking about

NEW YORK STATE ANNOUNCES $6 MILLION TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY WELLNESS CENTER IN THE...

National
The New York State Office of Mental Health today announced that $6 million has been awarded to establish a community wellness center on the campus of the Bronx Psychiatric Center. The funding was awarded to StartCare to operate the two-story, 17,000-square-foot facility to serve as a wellness and community resource center providing connection to holistic services for the greater Bronx community

Leader Schumer Floor Remarks In Support Of The Bipartisan ROAD To Housing Bill And...

National
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) spoke on the Senate floor ahead of the Senate vote to advance the bipartisan ROAD to Housing bill and noted the urgent need to expand on legislation to make housing more accessible for all.
VA

VA launches Partial Claim Program to help Veterans avoid home foreclosure

National
The Department of Veterans Affairs today formally launched the VA Partial Claim Program, a new effort to help Veterans facing financial struggles avoid foreclosure and stay in their homes.
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD Announces Fair Housing Enforcement, Cuts Biden Backlog by 27%

National
The Department of Housing and Urban (HUD) announced fifteen recent fair housing enforcement actions as the Department accelerates civil rights enforcement, delivers relief for Americans

Housing Network of Rhode Island responds to housing investments included in the FY27 state...

National
The Housing Network of Rhode Island (HNRI) is deeply grateful to legislative leaders and members of the General Assembly for advancing a $120 million housing bond to increase and preserve affordable housing as part of the FY27 budget.

U.S. States


FEMA

President Donald J. Trump Approves Emergency Disaster Declaration for Texas

Texas
FEMA announced federal disaster assistance has been made available to the state of Texas to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Hanna from July 25, 2020, and continuing
FEMA

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Granted for the Numbers Fire

California
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has authorized the use of federal funds to assist the State of Nevada in combating the Numbers Fire burning in Douglas County.
Start An LLC In Texas

How Much Does It Cost To Start An LLC In Texas?

National
In the process of setting up your Texas LLC, you'll be faced with quite a few expenses. Some of these are required by legislation, and others are just recommended. We'll cover the costs of setting up an LLC in Texas and also provide you with the informatio
Registered Agent In Texas

5 Benefits Of Using A Registered Agent In Texas

Texas
The services of a registration agent began as part of due process in the US Constitution. A lawsuit includes the legal right to be notified of claims or other legal matters. Here are some brief things that will help explain what a Registered Agent Service In Texas 

Avoid TV Tip-Over Incidents During Super Bowl LIV with Safety Tips

New York
The New York State Division of Consumer Protection (DCP) is alerting consumers about the dangers of television (TV) tip-over hazards. Millions of New Yorkers will watch the Super Bowl this Sunday either on TVs at home or at parties with friends. DCP is taking this TV-focused occasion to remind consumers of critical TV safety tips.
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Brand-New Single-Tenant Starbucks Drive-Thru Trades in Fresno, Calif. for $1,345 PSF

California
Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors, a nationally recognized real estate brokerage and advisory firm specializing in retail property sales, announced today that the firm has completed the sale of a brand-new, single-tenant Starbucks
FEMA

Rosenberg family home for the holidays – and prepared for future hurricanes

Texas
A Houston-area mom is sharing her Hurricane Harvey recovery story this holiday season, along with the importance of always being prepared for flood events.

5 Cities in Florida: Which One Makes for the Best Real Estate Investment Opportunity...

Florida
Fast-growing Florida has been a favorite of real estate investors for many years. With so much interest having been focused on the state, though, investors need to take care to seek the best available opportunities.

WALTER J. MAHONEY STATE OFFICE BUILDING TO BE SOLD

New York
Office of General Services Commissioner RoAnn Destito today announced that the Senator Walter J. Mahoney State Office Building located at 65 Court Street in Buffalo will be sold at auction in 2020. A work group formed earlier this year made up of City, County, and State officials working with professional real estate consultants CBRE, determined that in the current competitive and robust Buffalo real estate market
SCR

Charleston South Carolina expected to outpace national real estate market averages through 2025

National
The National Association of Realtors® (NAR) recently identified 10 markets expected to outperform over the next three to five years. In alphabetical order, the markets are
Peter Evering

WHAT IS THE EVICTION PROCESS IN CALIFORNIA?

California
Eviction is a dirty word for both tenants and the landlords that believe the time has come to remove one or more parties from an apartment. The process anywhere can lead to a strained relationship at best and a bitter acrimonious fight that ends up in the judicial system.
FEMA

FEMA Offers Free Rebuilding Tips at Local Home Improvement Stores

Texas
Disaster survivors affected by the severe storms and floods from Tropical Storm Imelda, can visit local home improvement stores in Katy, Houston and Spring from Monday, Dec. 9, to Saturday
ABC National

Florida Tops ABC’s Annual Merit Shop Scorecard State Ranking for Second Year in a...

Florida
Associated Builders and Contractors released its 2019 Merit Shop Scorecard today, an annual ranking based on state policies and programs that encourage workforce development, career and technical education
Top 4 Places to Buy a Second Home

Top 4 Places to Buy a Second Home in the US

National
There are about 7.4 million homes owned as a second home in the United States. For many people, their second home is a vacation home. This gives them a chance to get away and break routine while also having all of the comforts of being in their own home.
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Ribbon Cutting Celebrating New Affordable Apartments in the Bronx for Low-Income Families and Domestic...

New York
New Destiny was joined by supporters and colleagues to celebrate the opening of its newly constructed service-enriched affordable housing project - The Jennings - located in the Crotona Park East
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

HUD AWARDS $1.5 MILLION TO PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES TO ASSIST YOUNG PEOPLE AGING OUT...

National
U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today awarded $1.5 million to nearly a dozen housing authorities to assist young people aging out

BLM NAMES VETERAN LAND MANAGER TO LEAD CALIFORNIA STATE OFFICE

California
The Bureau of Land Management today announced that Karen Mouritsen has been named the new California State Director—a key leadership position based in Sacramento. As State Director, Mouritsen will direct a team that manages lands encompassing 15% of the Golden State’s total land mass
USDOJ

California Real Estate Developer Convicted of Making Conduit Contributions in Two U.S. Congressional Campaigns

California
Today, a federal jury found an Oakland-area real estate developer guilty for funneling tens of thousands of dollars through straw donors into two consecutive congressional campaigns

NYS OASAS ANNOUNCES OPENING OF NEW RECOVERY CENTER IN NEW YORK CITY

New York
The New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) today announced the opening of the new JLC Recovery and Wellness Center in New York City. JLC is operated by Exponents Inc. and provides free help and support services for people affected by addiction and for their families.

Robust U.S economy not a boost for black homeownership

National
In spite of a robust U.S. economy, a strong employment rate, and steadily increasing 401(k) plan earnings, Black homeownership rates continue to drop. Drawing from the 2019 release of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers

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AGC

SIXTY PERCENT OF FIRMS WORKING ON HIGHWAY UPGRADES EXPERIENCED CARS CRASHING INTO THEIR WORK...

National
Annual Survey by HCSS and Associated General Contractors of America Finds Drivers and Passengers are at Greater Risk of Injury and Death in Work Zone Crashes As Officials Urge Drivers
NAHB

New Home Sales Decline in May

National
Sales of newly built, single-family homes fell 7.8 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 626,000 units in May, according to newly released data by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the U.S. Census Bureau.
DOI

$17+ Million in Grants Will Help States, Local Communities Keep Waters Clean, Economies Thriving

National
Water-loving outdoor recreationists and local communities in 27 states will have additional resources to help boaters keep America’s waters clean, thanks to more than $17 million in Clean Vessel Act program grants from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
FEMA

Port Aransas ready for return of summer tourism

Texas
Texas SandFest drew a record 35,000 people April 26-28, encouraging business owners that Port Aransas is on its way to recovery. With nearly all the city’s retailers and restaurants re-opened, residents are beginning to feel like things are getting back to normal.
OJO Labs - Eight Major Awards

OJO Labs: Five Months, Eight Major Awards

National
OJO Labs, a leading-edge technology company on a mission to empower consumer decision-making through its conversational AI assistant, OJO, won the highly coveted 2019 A-List Award among mid-sized companies from the Austin Chamber of Commerce in partnership with SXSW
Property on Airbnb

Should I Rent Out my Property on Airbnb?

National
Listing property on Airbnb has become a popular way to make extra money, meet new people, and provide some freedom, but there are a few key things to think about when you are considering listing your property. It is key to know what you’re getting yourself into.
Rockefeller Foundation

The Rockefeller Foundation Launches $5.5 Million Opportunity Zone Community Capacity Building Initiative for Select...

National
The Rockefeller Foundation today announced an initiative to help U.S. cities attract responsible private investment in economically-distressed communities through Opportunity Zones created in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. This effort will help ensure new investment delivers sustainable benefits for more than 30 million low-income Americans living in Opportunity Zones
PaulineWeaver

Eden Housing and City of Fremont Celebrate Grand Opening of KTGY-Designed Affordable Senior Housing...

National
Pauline Weaver Senior Apartments is located in the Warms Springs area of Alameda County and features 90 apartment homes for very low and extremely low-income seniors, near I-880 freeway, BART, shopping, services and other amenities.
VA

VA’s Home Loan Guaranty program notifies Veterans of potential loan fee waivers

National
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced May 13 that Veterans who qualify for a VA Home Loan funding fee waiver are now being notified in their home loan eligibility certificate and disability compensation award letter.
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A Stellar Idea: My Florida Regional MLS Reimagines the Multiple Listing Service

The nation's third-largest Multiple Listing Service, My Florida Regional MLS, will become Stellar MLS on June 4, 2019, in a move that totally reimagines the MLS. Currently serving 58,000 customers
HUD - U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS TO CO-HOST HUD INNOVATIVE HOUSING SHOWCASE

National
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Ben Carson today announced the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) will co-host the Department's inaugural "Innovative Housing Showcase." The Innovative Housing Showcase will be held on the National Mall June 1-5, 2019

Department of the Interior: Yakima Water Plan Is a “Model” and “Holistic”

Yesterday, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, asked the Department of the Interior about its commitment to the Yakima River Basin during a hearing on the president’s FY 2017 budget request. Deputy Secretary of the Interior Michael Connor agreed with Sen. Cantwell that the Yakima River Basin plan “is a model for the rest of the nation in water management.”

Energy Costs to Cook Thanksgiving Meal Up to 25% Lower in 2015

“Consumers Energy is thankful to be a part of holiday celebrations across the state as warm Thanksgiving memories are being made, and we are committed to providing many more generations of Michigan families with reliable, affordable energy in all seasons,” said Garrick Rochow, Consumers Energy’s vice president and chief customer officer

Agencies Issue Final Rule to Exempt Subset of Higher-Priced Mortgage Loans from Appraisal Requirements

WASHINGTON, D.C. - December 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Six federal financial regulatory agencies today issued a final rule that creates exemptions from certain appraisal requirements for a subset of higher-priced mortgage loans. The exemptions are intended to save borrowers time and money while still ensuring that the loans are financially sound

Department Enters into Consent Order with Equity Loans, LLC and its owners Eduardo Gutierrez...

Atlanta, Georgia - November 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- the Georgia Department of Banking and Finance (“Department”) entered into a Consent Order with Equity Loans, LLC, License Number 23300, located at 1150 Hammond Dr., Building E, Suite 650, Atlanta, Georgia 30328, to resolve allegations pertaining to violations of the Georgia Residential Mortgage Act

Business Real Estate Press Releases

Recent Gov & Nonprofit Real Estate Press Releases

Energy Subcommittee Advances Eight Bills to Safeguard American Families From Rising...

Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, led a markup of eight bills. “Throughout this Congress, witnesses before our subcommittee have made things crystal clear: Our nation is in the midst of a concerning reliability crisis; Affordability challenges are straining household budgets; and our electric sector must meet the moment to ensure our country can compete and win in the next generation economy,