Press Releases

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement on Veterans Day. “On this Veterans Day, we honor the men and women that have put on the uniform and served our country. Our nation enjoys the freedoms it does because of those willing to answer the call, and we are forever grateful for their service and sacrifice. The history of our country is not the same without these brave Americans who were willing to fight for the values and ideals that the United States stands for. “T... Read more

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ October Jobs Report showed the creation of 250,000 new jobs, wages up 3.1% over a year ago, and the labor participation rate on the rise. “Another month, another strong jobs report showing that our economy is growing, jobs are being created, and wages are on the rise” said Latta. “From 1970 through 2017, there were only five months total where unemployment was below 4%. We’ve passed tha... Read more

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) is highlighting economic numbers released from the Labor Department today that show that wages and salaries for private-sector workers have grown 3.1% over the last year, the largest jump since the second quarter of 2008. This comes a day after consumer confidence reached its highest level in nearly two decades and a week after 3rd quarter GDP growth showed that the U.S. is on pace for the best year of annual growth since 2005. “After touring businesses an... Read more

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has received the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence for his 100% voting record in support of pro-manufacturing policies. The votes include the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the Save Local Business Act, and the Small Business Health Fairness Act, which allows small businesses to band together to purchase health insurance for their employees. The entire scorecard can be viewed here. “Ohio’s 5th ... Read more

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) addressed the Defiance Rotary yesterday and discussed legislation he authored to combat the opioid epidemic that was recently signed into law. The Indexing, Narcotics, Fentanyl, and Opioids (INFO) Act was included in H.R. 6, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act – the most significant legislative effort to address a single drug crisis in U.S. history. Latta introduced the legislation after hearing from constituents at a forum on the opioid crisis he... Read more

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) toured the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge (OWNR) yesterday morning and discussed Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) projects at the refuge. The GLRI funds projects that protect and restore the Great Lakes, the largest system of fresh surface water in the world. Latta has been a supporter of full funding for the program. In addition, Latta discussed the recent passage of the America’s Water Infrastructure Act which includes provisions to protect Lak... Read more

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement after the Bureau of Economic Analysis announced that 3rd Quarter GDP grew at 3.5%, beating expectations. With 4.2% economic growth in the 2nd Quarter, these are the best back-to-back quarters in four years. “Strong back-to-back quarters are yet another example of an economy that is roaring. There is now a very good chance that we hit 3% annual growth for the year, which would be the best year for the economy since 2005. It’... Read more

Congressman Latta released the following statement regarding the attempted attacks on President Obama, President Clinton, Secretary Clinton, and other public figures. “I condemn the recent attempted attacks on President Obama, the Clintons, CNN, and others in the strongest possible terms. There is no room for violence in our country’s political debate, and whoever took these actions should be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law. The uptick in threats on public officials, extreme rh... Read more

Congressman Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his House and Senate colleagues this afternoon for the signing of H.R. 6, the bipartisan SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act. H.R. 6 is the most significant legislative effort to address a single drug epidemic in U.S. history. Included in the legislation was the Latta-authored INFO Act, which will create a one-stop-shop for communities to access information and resources to combat the crisis. “The signing of H.R. 6 into law means we now have a comp... Read more

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) will participate in a White House ceremony tomorrow entitled, “A Year of Historic Action to Combat the Opioid Crisis.” As part of the ceremony, President Trump is expected to sign H.R. 6, the largest legislative effort in U.S. history to combat a single drug crisis. Legislation authored by Latta, the Indexing Narcotics, Fentanyl, and Opioids (INFO) Act, was included in H.R. 6. “The opioid crisis has been devastating in the state of Ohio, and that’s why H.R... Read more