Press Releases

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) will be available for one-on-one meetings with constituents at the Hardin County Courthouse, Veteran’s Hall, One Courthouse Square in Kenton on Thursday, June 30. From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., residents can meet individually with Congressman Latta and discuss the issues that are most important to them and their families. Staff will also be available to assist with casework or help residents with any issues they may have with the federal government. Residents are not require... Read more

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement after voting to overturn a Presidential veto of H.J. Res. 88, legislation disapproving of the Department of Labor’s ‘Fiduciary Rule.’ While a majority of the U.S. House of Representatives voted for the legislation by a vote of 239-180, the bill did not reach the required two-thirds majority to overturn the veto. “It’s disappointing that affordable financial advice will be more difficult to obtain for countless Ohio families d... Read more

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling in the United States v. Texas case ruling the President’s use of executive action on immigration unlawful. “Today’s decision by the Supreme Court is a victory for those that believe in the separation of powers as outlined in the Constitution. It was clear when the President issued his executive order on immigration that he had greatly exceeded his authority and imposed a ban... Read more

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement after voting for legislation to combat the spread of the Zika virus as part of the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs and Zika Response Appropriations Act. The bill passed the House earlier this morning. “Zika is an urgent threat around the country and in Ohio as evidence by the recent diagnosis of the virus in Lucas County. The House has taken a responsible step forward by providing the necessary resources and poli... Read more

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) will be available for one-on-one meetings with constituents at the Mercer County Central Service Building, Meeting Room A212, 220 West Livingston Street, in Celina on Tuesday, June 28. From 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., residents can meet individually with Congressman Latta and discuss the issues that are most important to them and their families. Staff will also be available to assist with casework or help residents with any issues they may have with the federal government. Re... Read more

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) will host a forum about addressing the opioid epidemic on Monday, June 27 at the Winebrenner Theological Seminary on the campus of the University of Findlay. Resource tables will open starting at 5:30 p.m. and the panel discussion will commence at 6:30 p.m. Joining Rep. Latta at the event will be Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine, Ohio Department of Health Director Richard Hodges, and Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services Director Tracy P... Read more

The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation authored by Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) Tuesday afternoon to officially name the Findlay Post Office after former U.S. and Ohio Representative Mike Oxley. The bill, H.R. 4925, designates the post office at 229 West Main Cross Street in Findlay as the ‘Michael Garver Oxley Memorial Post Office Building.’ Congressman Oxley served over thirty years in the Ohio legislature and in Congress where he rose to become Chairman of the Financi... Read more

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) addressed a Joint Session at Buckeye Boys State on the campus of Bowling Green State University Friday morning. Latta congratulated the high school students for their participation and encouraged them to stay involved in public service and in their communities. “Programs like Boys State help cultivate the next generation of leaders that will rise to tackle the challenges our country faces," said Latta. "It's inspiring to see the impassioned speeches and ro... Read more

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement regarding this morning’s meeting of the Internet of Things Working Group. “Today’s roundtable fostered a robust discussion between Members of Congress and stakeholders about the Internet of Things and the benefits it brings for nearly every sector of our economy. At the same time, potential obstacles and challenges were also discussed. This opening meeting is the first step in identifying the most effective way forward in e... Read more

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) helped welcome veterans to the National Mall as part of the Flag City Honor Flight’s trip to Washington. Honor Flights take veterans to see the memorials that were built in honor of their service at no cost to the veterans. The Flag City Honor Flight organization is based in Findlay and helps plan trips for veterans from around the region. “We enjoy our freedom and way of life thanks to the countless sacrifices made by the men and women that dutiful... Read more