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Congressman Latta is presented with the Rx Award, L to R – David W. Neu, President, AmerisourceBergen Drug Corporation, AmerisourceBergen Corporation, Congressman Bob Latta, and John M. Gray, President & CEO, Healthcare Distribution Management Association.
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Latta Votes for Medical Litigation Reform to Lower Health Care Costs June 28, 2017 Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues in passing needed litigation reforms that would save $50 billion over the next decade and lower health care costs. H.R. 1215, the Protecting Access to Care Act, would provide flexible legal reforms to be used at the discretion of the states. The bill caps noneconomic damages in a health care lawsuit to $250,000 and also limits contingency fees that lawyers can charge. H.R. 1215 would only be applicable to health care provided by feder... More
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Following Hearing, Latta and Dingell Commit to Working Together on Self-Driving Car Legislation June 27, 2017 Following a House Energy and Commerce Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection (DCCP) Subcommittee Hearing, Chairman Bob Latta (R-OH) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI) expressed their commitment to working together on autonomous vehicle legislation. The DCCP hearing discussed 14 bills aimed at establishing a working framework for regulation of self-driving vehicles that would allow manufacturers to innovate and increase safety on the roads. Video of today’s hearing can be viewed here. “Sel... More
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Latta Applauds Signing of Veterans Legislation Into Law June 23, 2017 Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) applauded the signing of the VA Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act into law this morning. President Trump signed the legislation, S.1094, after it passed the U.S. House of Representatives last week. The bill reforms the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and allows the VA Secretary to remove, demote, or suspend any VA employee for poor performance or misconduct. It also contains important whistleblower protections. “The signing of the VA Acco... More
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Latta Supports Legislation Strengthening Career and Technical Education June 22, 2017 Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) supported passage of the bipartisan Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act to modernize career and technical education (CTE) programs and help students gain the skills and knowledge they need in today’s workforce. The bill, H.R. 2353, brings programs established under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act up to speed with demands of the current job market. “With a job market that continues to change, i... More
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At E&C Hearing, Latta Discusses Increasing Broadband Access in Rural America June 21, 2017 Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) questioned witnesses at an Energy and Commerce Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing about the mapping and coverage measurements of broadband in rural America and how it could be improved to better identify underserved and unserved areas. At the hearing, entitled, “Defining and Mapping Broadband Coverage in America,” Latta mentioned that high-precision techniques used in modern farming require access to high-speed broadband, especially ... More
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