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The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) yesterday awarded Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) the NAM Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence at an event hosted by NAM member Marathon Petroleum Corporation in Findlay, Ohio. “We are pleased to join NAM in recognizing Congressman Latta for his public service and for advocating a policy agenda that helps manufacturers across America… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today reintroduced the VA Appeals Backlog Relief Act, legislation to expedite the processing of U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) appeals claims. The legislation places a 12-month deadline for all appeals claims to be certified by a regional VA office and sent to the Board of Veterans Appeals. “Our veterans deserve the utmost care and service,” said… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) will be available for one-on-one meetings with constituents at his Findlay office, located at 318 Dorney Plaza, Room 302, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Monday, March 9. During this time, residents can meet individually with Congressman Latta and discuss federal issues that are most important to them and their families. Staff will also be available to assist… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today released the following statement regarding Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s address before the United States Congress.  “This morning, Prime Minister Netanyahu addressed a joint meeting of Congress, which I was proud to attend,” said Latta. “The Prime Minster’s address was an important opportunity for members to hear directly from one of… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today issued the following statement after voting in support of the Senate Amendment to H.R. 33, a bill Making Further Continuing Appropriations for Fiscal Year 2015. The bill continues current funding levels for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through March 6, 2015. “The Federal District Court in Brownsville, Texas, has issued an injunction… Read more »

Republican Members of the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Communications and Technology today responded to the FCC’s vote in favor of utility-style regulation of the Internet: “Resorting to Great Depression-era rules will trigger a stampede to the courts, unleashing years of lawsuits and uncertainty at a time when… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today announced the opening of the 2015 Congressional Art Competition, encouraging high school students in Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District to submit their original artwork for the chance to be displayed in the U.S. Capitol. “The Congressional Art Competition is a tremendous opportunity for us to showcase the wealth of artistic talent in Ohio’s Fifth… Read more »

The U.S. House of Representatives today passed H.R. 212, the Drinking Water Protection Act, sponsored by Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH). The bipartisan legislation would help protect drinking water from harmful cyanotoxins, which caused a water emergency in Northwest Ohio last August. “I am proud to have sponsored the Drinking Water Protection – the House’s bipartisan legislative… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today joined his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in passing H.R. 636, America’s Small Business Tax Relief Act. The legislation would permanently extend and modify a temporary provision that allows businesses to expense up to $500,000 in property used in a trade or business. The legislation would provide small businesses and family farms the… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today reintroduced the Veterans Air Travel Streamlining Act and the Children of Military Service Members Commemorative Lapel Pin Act in an effort to honor our nation’s heroes and their families. Latta previously introduced both pieces of legislation in the 113th Congress. The Veterans Air Travel Streamlining Act would waive the TSA pre-check program… Read more »