news

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today issued the following statement on an amendment to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2011 that would block new regulations by the FAA on air shipments of lithium batteries: “Safety for the airline industry is extremely important, but imposing costly and unnecessary regulations on the transport of… Read more »

Today Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) was recognized for his pro-business voting record by U.S. Chamber of Commerce, being awarded the Chamber’s prestigious “Spirit of Enterprise” award. This is the second time he has received the award. Congressman Latta issued the following statement: “I am honored to have received this prestigious award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. As an… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today issued the following statement on the one year anniversary of the passage of Obamacare: “Against the wishes of the American people the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, otherwise known as Obamacare, was passed into law a year ago today.  “With promises of providing more jobs and being more widely affordable and available, it… Read more »

Today Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) reintroduced the Clean Water Affordability Act. The bill amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, updating the EPA’s clean water affordability policy to assist municipalities’ that cannot meet unfunded mandates to improve their wastewater infrastructure projects. If approved, municipalities will have an extended loan repayment period… Read more »

In the House Energy and Commerce Committee, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling) voted to pass out of committee H.R. 910, the "Energy Tax Prevention Act, which amends the Clear Air Act to state that greenhouse gases are not "air pollutants," and, therefore, cannot be regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency.  The committee also approved H.J.Res. 37, disapproving the rule… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) reintroduced the Children of Military Service Members Commemorative Lapel Pin Act, a bill originally from the 111th Congress, which honors the children of military service members who serve on active duty for more than 30 days.  Congressman Latta made the following statement after introducing H.R. 1014: “It is important we do everything we can… Read more »

In anticipation of further rising energy prices, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, introduced an energy resolution, H. Res. 162, today that lowers energy prices and creates jobs. The seven-point platform illustrates a comprehensive energy reform plan; the specific points are as follows: Take advantage of America’s abundant… Read more »

During a House Energy and Commerce subcommittee hearing, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) questioned EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson with respect to the agency’s proposed $8.973 billion budget request for Fiscal Year 2012.  Specifically, Congressman Latta questioned the projected $947 million cuts in revolving loan funds to states that are trying to comply with federal water… Read more »

Today Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) will receive the National Association of Manufacturing (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence at Owens-Illinois (O-I) in Perrysburg, Ohio.  The NAM Award recognizes legislators who have demonstrated support for manufacturing based on their voting record.  NAM is the largest national manufacturing association in America… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R, Bowling Green) issued the following statement with respect to the passage of H.R.4, the "Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act of 2011”: “The House eliminated this onerous tax provision, lifting an unnecessary burden on small business owners who already struggle with unmanageable paperwork. The 1099 repeal protects small businesses, their workers and… Read more »