Press Releases

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today supported passage of H.R. 4557, the Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act. The bill was previously heard in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, of which Congressman Latta is a member. “The Brick MACT standards represent yet another instance of the U.S. EPA pushing costly and unrealistic regulations on small businesses without regard for their legality or achievability. It is also unclear how much of an impact these r... Read more

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) invites all interested high school students and their parents to attend an informational meeting in the Chapel at St. John’s Jesuit High School and Academy on Monday, March 7 at 7 p.m., to learn about the United States Military Service Academy nomination and appointment process for the 2017 academic year. At the meeting, potential candidates will be advised of the congressional nomination process and have the opportunity to meet with representatives from t... Read more

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today voted in support of H.R. 2406, the Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Act. This bipartisan package, which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 242-161, included language from two bills introduced by Congressman Latta in May 2015. The first piece of legislation, H.R. 2399, would create an official advisory board, known as the Wildlife and Hunting Heritage Conservation Council, to serve as counsel to the U.S. Departme... Read more

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s FY2017 budget plan that will hurt hardworking Americans. “As the President sent his final budget to Congress this week, it is more of the same tax and spending problems that keep driving up the debt and deficit on hardworking Americans,” said Latta. “The President’s proposal to raise taxes on oil will cost each American 25 cents on a gallon of gasoline. Everyday costs will increase due to this tax ... Read more

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today announced the opening of the 2016 Congressional Art Competition, encouraging high school students in Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District to submit their original artwork for the chance to be displayed in the U.S. Capitol. “The Congressional Art Competition is a tremendous opportunity for us to showcase the wealth of artistic talent in Ohio’s Fifth District,” said Latta. “I encourage all high school students to submit their artwork this year and look ... Read more

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today voted in support of H.R. 2017, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2015, to provide clarity and flexibility for small businesses from some of Obamacare’s most costly and burdensome regulations regarding menu-labeling requirements. “The Obama Administration’s menu-labeling regulations are another example of a costly one-size-fits-all approach that places further excessive burdens on small and family businesses. Compliance with this regulation is estimat... Read more

Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representative’s passed legislation introduced by Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), the VA Appeals Backlog Relief Act, as part of H.R. 677. This bipartisan legislation will expedite the processing of VA appeals claims. “Our veterans made incredible sacrifices to defend our great nation, and it is imperative that they receive the timely benefits and care they have earned and deserve. Unfortunately, bureaucratic red-tape at the VA has forced these veterans to en... Read more

Reps. Bob Latta (R-OH), Kevin Cramer (R- ND), Mark Pocan (D-WI), and Peter Welch (D-VT) today announced the launch of the Rural Broadband Caucus. The bipartisan initiative will facilitate discussion, educate Members of Congress and staff, and develop policy solutions to the digital divide that exists in rural America. “Access to broadband is essential. It is a primary driver of economic development and empowers and connects communities – especially rural communities like I represent in northwest... Read more

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today voted in support of HR 3662, the Iran Terror Finance Transparency Act. The legislation would increase congressional oversight and prohibit sanctions relief for institutions and individuals supporting terrorism or Iran's ballistic missile program. “The Iran nuclear agreement is one of this President’s more glaring failings in the foreign policy arena,” said Latta. “This regime stands to receive more than $100 billion in sanctions relief, and is now on... Read more

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today voted to override President Obama’s veto of the Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015. The legislation, which eliminates key provisions of Obamacare and stops taxpayer funding for abortion providers, such as Planned Parenthood, was vetoed by the President last month. “President Obama’s veto made it clear to the American people that he supports dictating their healthcare options and using taxpayer dollars to fund abortion ... Read more