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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today released the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 4031, The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Management Accountability Act, bipartisan legislation that would give the VA Secretary the authority to remove Senior Executive Service employees who are not performing to the standards expected when serving our veterans.  “We have a… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today voted in favor of the Conference Agreement for H.R. 3080, the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 (WRRDA). The bill authorizes the key missions of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps), including the development, maintenance and support of the Nation’s economically vital waterway infrastructure, promotes effective and targeted flood… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today voted in favor of five bipartisan pieces of legislation, all of which the Congressman co-sponsored, to combat human sex trafficking in the United States and abroad. Human sex trafficking is a $9.8 billion illicit industry, and this issue is especially important to Ohio, as more than 1,000 people are victims of sex trafficking in the state each year. In… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH), Vice-Chairman of the Communications and Technology Subcommittee, and Congressman Gene Green (D-TX) today applauded the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s passage of H.R. 4572, the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act (STELA) Reauthorization. This bipartisan legislation will ensure continued access to local programming for more than one… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.Res. 567, a rule to establish a select committee to investigate the terrorist attacks in Benghazi, Libya, on September 11, 2012. “Recent information indicates the Administration has not been forthright in providing details about the attacks that occurred in Benghazi and its subsequent actions,”… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) will announce the winner of the 2014 Congressional Art Competition at a reception held at The University of Findlay’s Virginia B. Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion tomorrow. This year, 64 students from 11 schools located throughout Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District submitted their original artwork for the chance to have it displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today issued the following statement in recognition of the 63rd Annual National Day of Prayer. “Today, as we observe the 63rd Annual National Day of Prayer, I affirm my support and gratitude for the vital role prayer has played throughout the history of the United States and its continued influence in uniting us as American citizens. I encourage everyone to… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) will announce the winner of the 2014 Congressional Art Competition at a reception held at The University of Findlay’s Virginia B. Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion on Saturday, May 3. This year, 64 students from 11 schools located throughout Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District submitted their original artwork for the chance to have it displayed in the U.S. Capitol… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today released the following statement after joining his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in support for passage of H.R. 4486, the 2015 Fiscal Year Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill. “Our veterans have made incredible sacrifices in service to our country, and it is our duty to ensure they are taken care of upon… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) has been named the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s Legislator of the Year for his tireless efforts in promoting, protecting and preserving pro-sportsmen and sportswomen’s policies. Latta accepted the award at the organization’s annual dinner, where he also delivered the keynote address.  “I am honored to be named the National Shooting Sports… Read more »