Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his House colleagues this week in passing H.R. 7, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act. The legislation, of which the Congressman is a cosponsor, would establish a permanent, government-wide prohibition on taxpayer subsidies for abortion except when the life of the mother is in danger, or when the… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today delivered the following statement after listening to President Obama’s State of the Union address:
“Tonight, the President had an opportunity to address the American people about the state of our union,” said Congressman Latta. “I had hoped that he would use this time to take responsibility for the failures of Obamacare and provide a vision… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has invited Sherri Garner Brumbaugh of Findlay, Ohio, to be his guest for President Obama’s State of the Union address on Tuesday. Sherri is the president of Garner Transportation, a small family business that provides transportation, warehousing and logistics services throughout the Midwest.
“I am honored to have Sherri accompany me at the… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today issued the following statement upon learning the Supreme Court’s decision to continue exemptions from the birth control and reproductive health coverage mandates under Obamacare for religious non-profits.
“As Americans, we are all blessed with fundamental freedoms, including religious liberty,” said Congressman Latta. “Today’s Supreme Court… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined several of his colleagues in sending a letter to President Obama encouraging him to appoint a governor to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors who has experience with the day-to-day operations of a small bank.
“Community banks play an essential role in helping serve families, farmers and small businesses throughout Ohio and our… Read more »
Today Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH), along with Congressman Tim Walz, (D-MN), introduced the Clean Water Affordability Act of 2014. This bill will assist municipalities to more affordably manage their wastewater infrastructure projects.
“This bipartisan bill will help communities with EPA mandated water infrastructure improvement projects. Much of our district’s rural… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement on today’s decision by the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals to vacate portions of the FCC’s Open Internet Order.
“Today the court affirmed that the FCC’s net neutrality regulations were truly a solution in search of a problem.” Latta continued by adding, “with this decision, the Internet will continue to be the… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) became a cosponsor of H.R. 3436, a bill to ensure greater oversight and accountability within the National Security Agency (NSA).
The bill requires the Director of the NSA and the Inspector General of the NSA be appointed by the President and confirmed by the United States Senate. Currently, the NSA Director is appointed by the Secretary of… Read more »
“This Saturday, National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, reminds us of the atrocious and heinous crimes that are committed against millions of innocent people overseas and right here in the United States, including Ohio. Many of these victims are women and young children.
While Congress, government agencies, and advocacy groups have, and continue to, work to combat these… Read more »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 724, a bipartisan bill sponsored by Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH), to repeal a duplicative mandate on auto dealers. Co-sponsored by Congressman Gary Peters (D-MI), this legislation is the result of bipartisan cooperation.
“H.R. 724 is simple, direct, and sends a clear message that hardworking American taxpayers, and… Read more »
