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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has introduced H.R. 1889, the Children of Military Service Members Commemorative Lapel Pin Act, which honors children of military service members who serve on active duty for more than 30 days.  “Military children and families are often faced with frequent moves, long and short-term absence of a parent, and threats of parental loss in war,”… Read more »

Today, the House passed H.R. 3, the Northern Route Approval Act, a bill to remove remaining barriers on the approval of the Keystone XL pipeline. Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), an original cosponsor of the bill, issued the following statement after its passage: “For four straight years, the Keystone XL pipeline has undergone extensive administrative scrutiny. By continuing to… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement regarding the tornado that hit the suburbs of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma: "Devastation and damage at this level is heartbreaking to see and I’m grateful for the heroic response of emergency personnel, volunteers, and National Guard members who have worked tirelessly through the night. My deepest sympathies and prayers go… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today voted in favor of repealing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), also known as ObamaCare. Latta issued the following statement after the bill passed on the House Floor this afternoon: “With promises of providing health care that is more affordable and widely available, ObamaCare has proved to do just the opposite. I… Read more »

The House Energy and Commerce Committee today approved legislation introduced by Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) that will strengthen and secure the nation’s pharmaceutical distribution supply chain. The Committee, chaired by Rep. Fred Upton (R-MI), approved H.R. 1919, the Safeguarding America's Pharmaceuticals Act of 2013 by a voice vote. “The pharmaceutical supply chain touches every part… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement regarding the conviction of Philadelphia late-term abortionist Kermit Gosnell: “Today’s conviction of abortionist Kermit Gosnell brings justice for three of the infants who were killed moments after their birth. The graphic accounts from the Gosnell trial have brought to light the brutality of abortion and expose the… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) introduced H.R.1919, Safeguarding America's Pharmaceuticals Act of 2013, a bipartisan bill to strengthen and secure our nation’s pharmaceutical distribution supply chain to protect American families against counterfeit pharmaceuticals. This legislation is a result of collaboration and input from stakeholders throughout the pharmaceutical… Read more »

Today, the FAA announced it would to reverse its initial plan of eliminating midnight Air Traffic Control services at FAA towers. The FAA originally identified 72 facilities, including the Toledo Air Traffic Control Tower that could have its overnight shifts eliminated. Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement regarding the FAA’s decision to keep the… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) voted in favor of H.R. 1406, the Working Families Flexibility Act of 2013, a bill to provide employees with more flexibility in the workplace by providing them with the ability to choose between overtime pay or comp time. “This legislation updates our outdated laws to create a fairer standard that offers private sector employees with the… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today issued the following statement regarding reports that certain lawmakers were working on an exemption for Members of Congress from having to enter the Obamacare exchanges in 2014: “I did not support President Obama’s health care law because I did not believe it was the right approach to health care reform, but President Obama and his… Read more »