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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) voted in favor of H.R. 803, the SKILLS Act (Supporting Knowledge and Investing in Lifelong Skills), a bill to reform and modernize federal workforce development programs. “Workforce development is critical to revitalizing America’s economy, especially in northwest and west central Ohio, where many small businesses and world-class manufacturing… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) is an original cosponsor of a bipartisan concurrent resolution to oppose the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), H. Con. Res. 23, which includes concerns that the treaty may infringe on Americans' constitutional rights. “I have concerns that the ATT will infringe on the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding U.S. citizens to keep and bear arms.… Read more »

The Subcommittee on Communications and Technology held a hearing today titled “Oversight of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) and Emergency Communications.” Vice Chair of the subcommittee, Congressman Bob Latta (R – Bowling Green) provided the following opening statement at the hearing: “Public safety and emergency communications are an extremely important topic, one that… Read more »

A joint, bicameral report released by Congressional Republicans estimates an increase in health care premiums for some Americans, specifically young adults and the middle class, when major provisions of President Obama’s health care law go into effect next year. Analysis from the report projects an increase in Ohio health care premiums between 55 to 106 percent. “During the health care… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) received the National Association Manufacturers (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence, March 12, 2013 at an event hosted by NAM member company Cooper Tire & Rubber Company. “With nearly 60,000 manufacturing jobs in the Fifth Congressional District, ensuring U.S. manufacturers are able to compete on a global scale is critical to… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) led an Ohio delegation letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Julius Genachowski urging the FCC to be transparent and open as the Commission finalizes rules regarding broadcast spectrum incentive auctions. “The auction is an important step in freeing up spectrum to meet the Nation’s exponentially growing need for mobile… Read more »

The Obama administration announced this week that White House tours are being canceled beginning Saturday, March 9, 2013 until further notice due to staffing reductions as a result of sequestration. Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) encouraged constituents of Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District to contact his office to set up tours of the U.S. Capitol: “Rather than cutting… Read more »

The American Conservative Union (ACU) has recognized Congressman Bob Latta (R- Bowling Green) as a recipient of the ACU Conservative award for his steadfast commitment to America’s Constitution and conservative principles. “As Americans we hold dear the many rights and liberties that have been granted to us for the past 225 years by the U.S. Constitution. I am proud to accept this award… Read more »

According to AAA, the national average price for a gallon of regular grade gasoline has increased to $3.79/gallon, rising approximately $.44 in one month. The average price of gas in Ohio is $3.84/gallon. Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement in response to the latest rise in gas prices: “Hardworking taxpayers, small business owners and farmers here in… Read more »

Yesterday, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), along with Congressman Gary Peters (D-MI), introduced legislation that would repeal a duplicative mandate that requires auto dealers to certify if a new vehicle has an emissions system. “This bipartisan effort to eliminate outdated and duplicative regulations will relieve auto dealers from unnecessary red tape they must deal with on a… Read more »