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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) provided the following statement after supporting the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 in the U.S. House of Representatives:  “After months of delays, House Democrats were finally able to join Republicans to deliver the American people the relief they deserve. Our agreement supports American families, workers, farmers, and small… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) penned two letters, one to Chairwoman Carolyn Maloney (D-NY12) and Ranking Member James Comer (R-KY1) of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform and another to USPS Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer Louis DeJoy. The letters request a formal Congressional inquiry into the mail processing operations of the… Read more »

BOWLING GREEN, OH – Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) joined Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL2), Congressman Mike Kelly (R-PA16) and Congresswoman Marcia Fudge (D-OH11) to introduce the Supporting Best Practices for Healthy Moms Act, a bill working to reduce maternal deaths and improve the health outcomes of pregnant women and mothers enrolled in Medicaid. In the United… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) and several of his colleagues sent a letter to Administrator Howard Elliott of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), urging him to reaffirm the fitness for service of Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline and to clarify that PHMSA, not the state of Michigan, is the exclusive regulator of Line… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) provided the following statement after voting in support of the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “The world is a safer place when the United States is strong. Men and women put their lives on the line every day in service to our nation, and it is our job to ensure they have all of the tools they need… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) provided the following statement after Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) was chosen as the Republican to lead the Energy and Commerce Committee in the 117th Congress:  “The Energy and Commerce Committee is widely respected as one of, if not, the best committee in Washington, with a jurisdiction that covers… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) provided the following statement after the release of the Bureau of Economic Analysis report showing that the economy grew at annualized rate of 33.1% during the 3rd quarter. “The U.S. economy shattered records and exceeded expectations during the 3rd quarter as Americans got back to work and small businesses reopened. Our nation’s… Read more »

U.S. Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) provided the following statement in support of the China Task Force Act after becoming a co-sponsor of the legislation: “The 137 bills included in the China Task Force Act will help secure our supply chains and ensure American leadership in the race for technological innovation. The Chinese Communist Party (CPP) perpetuates violations of human rights in… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) provided the following statement after the confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett as a Supreme Court Justice of the United States:  “Confirming Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court marks a historic night for the American people. In the highest court of the United States, it is important to have someone who will interpret the law, not make it.… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) provided the following statement after the announcement of earning the Guardian of Small Business award from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB): “It is an honor to be recognized for my strong, pro-growth voting record. During my time in Congress, and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, I have worked to ensure small businesses have the… Read more »