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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 »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) provided the following statement after the announcement of earning the Energy Champion award from the American Energy Alliance (AEA) for his votes supporting affordable energy, innovation, and market-oriented energy and environment policies: “I am proud to be recognized as one of AEA’s Energy Champions in Congress. During my time in Congress, I have worked… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI12) introduced H.R. 8283, the Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act, to provide temporary licensing reciprocity for health care professionals in all states for all types of services during designated public health emergency declarations, like the COVID-19 pandemic.  Telehealth has… Read more »

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded funds to improve the quality and delivery of care provided by three health centers in Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District. Health centers receiving grant funding are: Neighborhood Health Association of Toledo, Inc. - $127,212 County of Wood - $90,523 Family Health Care of Northwest Ohio, Inc. - $115,167 “It is great news… Read more »