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  • Latta Statement on ObamaCare Repeal
    May 16, 2013  - Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today voted in favor of repealing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), also known as ObamaCare. Latta issued the following statement after the bill passed on the House Floor this afternoon: “With promises of providing health care that is mor... More
  • Committee Approves Latta Bill to Safeguard American Families Against Counterfeit Pharmaceuticals
    May 15, 2013  - The House Energy and Commerce Committee today approved legislation introduced by Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) that will strengthen and secure the nation’s pharmaceutical distribution supply chain. The Committee, chaired by Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI), approved H.R. 1919, the Safeguarding America's Pharma... More
  • Latta Statement on Gosnell Verdict
    May 13, 2013  - Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement regarding the conviction of Philadelphia late-term abortionist Kermit Gosnell: “Today’s conviction of abortionist Kermit Gosnell brings justice for three of the infants who were killed moments after their birth. The graphic accou... More
  • Latta Introduces Legislation to Protect American Families Against Counterfeit Pharmaceuticals
    May 9, 2013  - Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) introduced H.R.1919, Safeguarding America's Pharmaceuticals Act of 2013, a bipartisan bill to strengthen and secure our nation’s pharmaceutical distribution supply chain to protect American families against counterfeit pharmaceuticals. This legislation ... More
  • Latta Applauds FAA Decision to Table Overnight Closures at Toledo Express
    May 8, 2013  - Today, the FAA announced it would to reverse its initial plan of eliminating midnight Air Traffic Control services at FAA towers. The FAA originally identified 72 facilities, including the Toledo Air Traffic Control Tower that could have its overnight shifts eliminated. Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowl... More
  • Latta Praises House Passage of Working Families Flexibility Act
    May 8, 2013  - Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) voted in favor of H.R. 1406, the Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013, a bill to provide employees with more flexibility in the workplace by providing them with the ability to choose between overtime pay or comp time. “This legislation updates our o... More
  • Latta: Congress Should Work to Exempt all Americans from Obamacare
    Apr 25, 2013  - Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today issued the following statement regarding reports that certain lawmakers were working on an exemption for Members of Congress from having to enter the Obamacare exchanges in 2014: “I did not support President Obama’s health care law because I did not beli... More
  • Latta Announces Congressional Art Competition Winner
    Apr 22, 2013  - Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) announced Dana Richards, a junior from Whitmer High School in Lucas County, as the winner of Ohio’s Fifth District 2013 Congressional Art Competition. In a ceremony at the University of Findlay’s Mazza Museum, Latta honored Ms. Richards and three other student... More
  • Reps. Latta and Matheson Release Draft Legislation to Strengthen the Pharmaceutical Distribution Supply Chain
    Apr 22, 2013  - Today, U.S. Representatives Bob Latta (R-OH) and Jim Matheson (D-UT) released draft legislation to strengthen and improve the safety of our nation’s drug supply chain. To protect patient safety, this bill would replace the patchwork of multiple state laws and create a uniform national standard for s... More
  • Latta Applauds Committee Passage of Consumer Focused Bills
    Apr 19, 2013  - The House Energy and Commerce Committee advanced a series of legislation including: H.R. 1580, a bill to affirm the policy of the United States regarding Internet governance; and H.R. 3, the “Northern Route Approval Act.” A markup refers to the congressional committee process in which legislation is... More
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