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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 »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) provided the following statement on the September unemployment rates: “Democrats predicted our unemployment rates would indefinitely skyrocket because of the pandemic, but that is far from the truth thanks to policies set in place and supported by Republicans in Congress and the White House. “In September, our national unemployment rate decreased for… Read more »

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a number of bills Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) authored, including the Cyber Sense Act, the Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act, the SMART IoT Act, and the Advancing Unmanned Delivery Services Act. The SMART IoT Act and the Advancing Unmanned Delivery Services Act were included in the American COMPETE Act. “The… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) signed onto a discharge petition to force a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives to extend the successful Paycheck Protection Program. Congress authorized the PPP with Congressman Latta’s support in order to help small businesses and their employees during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Despite $128 billion remaining in PPP funds,… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) provided the following statement after President Trump’s announcement of the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court:  “I commend President Trump’s nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve on our nation’s highest court. Judge Coney Barrett has impeccable credentials and a strong record of upholding the Constitution. She is… Read more »