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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) and Congressman Bill Johnson (R-Marietta) today announced that they will host a 21st Century Cures roundtable at The Research Institute at Nationwide Children’s Hospital to gain input and seek new ideas as to how Congress can best accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH), Vice-Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Communications and Technology Subcommittee, will host FCC Commissioner Ajit Pai in Northwest Ohio on Thursday, August 14. During his visit, Congressman Latta and Commissioner Pai will hold a roundtable discussion with local telecommunications business owners and tour Toledo’s Buckeye… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) will host a cybersecurity seminar at Defiance College on Tuesday, August 19. The event, which is held in coordination with the FBI and Findlay’s CentraComm, focuses on protecting one’s personal identity and business online. It also includes presentations that provide measures to prevent theft of intellectual property, phishing and spear phishing, social… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) and Congressman Tim Murphy (R-PA) recently introduced H.R. 5350, the Infection Reduction Labeling Act of 2014. The legislation would ultimately help reduce the rate of hospital-acquired infections by allowing solid antimicrobial copper products to be labeled with their infection reduction properties. “Infection rates within hospitals are staggering,” said… Read more »

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has invited Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) to meet with Fifth Congressional District small business owners at two events in Perrysburg and Archbold tomorrow. At the events, Congressman Latta will provide a federal update and answer questions from these small business owners about the issues that matter most to them. “Our small… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today released the following statement recognizing Northwest Ohio’s burgeoning start-up scene in honor of Start-Up Day Across America – a day to recognize the impacts start-ups have on local economies. “Start-ups may stem from an initial great idea, but they also require support from their local communities and educational institutions,” said Latta. “As we… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today issued the following statement thanking the volunteers and state, county and city officials for their efforts to resolve the water crisis in Northwest Ohio: “Thank you to all of the volunteers who distributed water to those in need,” said Latta. “Over the past few days, I have been actively engaged in meetings and phone calls with state, county and city… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) has invited U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District Commander, Lieutenant Colonel Karl Jansen, to tour various sites along the Blanchard River and examine flooding issues throughout the area from 2:45 p.m. to 6 p.m on Wednesday, August 6. Congressman Latta continues to work diligently with the Army Corps to address flooding issues in Findlay… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today joined Senator Portman (R-OH), Senator Brown (D-OH) and members of the Ohio Congressional Delegation in sending a letter to the Office of Management and Budget, urging it to expedite its review of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) final rule under the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act. The rule would provide guidelines for the… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today introduced two pieces of legislation to support our nation’s heroes. The Veterans Air Travel Streamlining Act would enable veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 50 percent or greater to utilize TSA Precheck’s expedited airport screening process at no cost. The VA Appeals Backlog Relief Act would expedite the processing of U.S. Department… Read more »