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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) was recognized this week for his outstanding pro-taxpayer voting record last year. The 362,000-member National Taxpayers Union (NTU), a nonpartisan citizen group, has announced that Congressman Latta is among the distinguished recipients of the 2010 “Taxpayers’ Friend Award.” The award is given to Representatives and Senators who achieve an “A”… Read more »

This week, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health passed H.R. 1215, a bill introduced by Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) that eliminates mandatory appropriations amounting to $375 million from the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), Obamacare.  The bill relates to a provision of Obamacare that established grants for personal responsibility… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today issued the following statement in regards to the Senate’s inability to pass a long-term continuing resolution: “We can’t continue to pass stopgap bills to avert a government shutdown. Over a month ago the House passed a continuing resolution that cuts $61 billion from current spending levels, H.R. 1. Meanwhile the Senate failed twice to… Read more »

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 »