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Latta Votes to Reopen the Government

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Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement after voting in favor of the funding resolution to reopen the government and to keep it operating through January 30, 2026. The legislation also provides full fiscal year funding for Military Construction and the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration, as…

Latta in The Courier: Honoring Those Who've Served This Veterans Day

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Today, a new op-ed by Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5), appeared in The Courier regarding the brave men and women who have served our country. Below, please find an excerpt from the op-ed: Honoring Those Who've Served This Veterans Day The Courier By: Congressman Bob Latta November 10, 2025 "Every Veterans Day, I’m reminded of the courage and sacrifice of the men and women who…

Latta Leads Otsego Junior High on U.S. Capitol Tour During Government Shutdown

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Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) personally led a U.S. Capitol tour for students from Otsego Junior High in Wood County. During the ongoing government shutdown, many federal operations, including public Capitol tours, are suspended until the government reopens. However, Members of Congress are still permitted to lead tours themselves, allowing students and visitors to continue…

Latta Leads Seneca County Veterans on U.S. Capitol Tour Amid Government Shutdown

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Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) welcomed and personally led a U.S. Capitol tour for the Seneca County Veterans Honor Bus, which included 24 veterans from Seneca County, Ohio. During the ongoing government shutdown, many federal operations, including public Capitol tours, are suspended until the government reopens. However, Members of Congress are still permitted to lead tours…

Latta Leads Willard High School and Upper Sandusky Middle School on U.S. Capitol Tours During Government Shutdown

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Yesterday, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) personally led two U.S. Capitol tours for students from Willard High School in Huron County and Upper Sandusky Middle School in Wyandot County.  During the ongoing government shutdown, many federal operations, including public Capitol tours, are suspended until the government reopens. However, Members of Congress are still permitted to lead…

Latta Leads Fort Recovery and Antwerp Middle Schools on U.S. Capitol Tours During Government Shutdown

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Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) personally led two U.S. Capitol tours for students for Fort Recovery Middle School in Mercer County and Antwerp Middle School in Paulding County.  During the ongoing government shutdown, many federal operations, including public Capitol tours, are suspended until the government reopens. However, Members of Congress are still permitted to lead…

Latta Welcomes Ohio Schools to the U.S. Capitol During Government Shutdown

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Yesterday, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) personally led two U.S. Capitol tours for students from Marion Local Schools and Coldwater Middle School.   During the ongoing government shutdown, many federal operations, including public Capitol tours, are suspended until the government reopens. However, Members of Congress are still permitted to lead tours themselves, allowing…

Latta Hosts Telephone Town Hall Amid Government Shutdown

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Tonight, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) connected with over 6,716 constituents during a telephone town hall, taking questions and offering updates on the government shutdown, federal operations, and ongoing work to deliver solutions for 5th District Ohioans. “We are now on day 21 of the Democrat-led government shutdown. While Democrats continue to put politics over the…

Latta Recognizes National Manufacturing Day

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Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement to recognize National Manufacturing Day and the importance of manufacturing to the economies of Ohio and the United States:  “Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District is proud to be home to more than 1,000 manufacturers, supporting 86,000 jobs that drive our state’s economy. From small family-owned shops to…

Latta Has Pay Withheld During Government Shutdown

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Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement announcing that he has contacted the Office of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to have his pay withheld for the full length of the government shutdown.     In addition, Latta has cosponsored a proposed Constitutional Amendment, H.J.Res.128, introduced by Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-5),…