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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) sent a letter to Secretary of State John Kerry urging him to work with President Putin and the Russian Federal Assembly to ensure the reversal of the Russian adoption ban. The Russian government banned all adoptions in the United States late last year. Many adoptions were in the final stages of the adoption process but have not been completed due to… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today issued the following statement regarding his work to secure funding for the Blanchard River flood reduction project: “Finding a permanent flood control solution for the Blanchard River is my top priority. As I have emphasized in numerous meetings and letters with the Army Corps, this is a safety and economic issue that directly impacts the… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) led a letter, signed by members from the Ohio delegation, to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding the definition of "rural" counties as it applies to qualified mortgages under the Ability-to-Repay (ATR) rule. This coming January, the CFPB will implement its rule to restrict "balloon"… Read more »

The U.S. House of Representatives yesterday passed the Fiscal Year 2014 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs bill. Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement regarding the passage of the bill: “Our veterans have honored their commitments to this nation and it must remain a top priority that we ensure veterans receive the benefits they were promised and… Read more »

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 1919, the Safeguarding America's Pharmaceuticals Act of 2013, a bipartisan bill sponsored by Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) to strengthen and secure the nation’s pharmaceutical distribution supply chain. Co-authored by Rep. Jim Matheson (D-UT), this legislation is a result of collaboration and input from stakeholders throughout the… Read more »

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 »