Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement after attending the funeral of President George H.W. Bush in Washington, D.C.
“Today, we said goodbye to President George H.W. Bush with stories and memories of his humility, his love of family, and his service to our nation. Historian and author Jon Meacham couldn’t have been more right when he called him a… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement after the announcement that President George H.W. Bush has passed away.
“There is not a more quintessential American than George Herbert Walker Bush. A Navy pilot in World War II, Ambassador to the United Nations, Director of the CIA, Congressman, Vice President, and President of the United States – George… Read more »
The U.S. House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation authored by Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), H.R. 6032, the State of Modern Application, Research, and Trends (SMART) of IoT Act, by voice vote last evening. The SMART IoT Act would direct the Secretary of Commerce to conduct a study on the state of the internet-connected device industry. According to one study,… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement on Veterans Day.
“On this Veterans Day, we honor the men and women that have put on the uniform and served our country. Our nation enjoys the freedoms it does because of those willing to answer the call, and we are forever grateful for their service and sacrifice. The history of our country is not the same without… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ October Jobs Report showed the creation of 250,000 new jobs, wages up 3.1% over a year ago, and the labor participation rate on the rise.
“Another month, another strong jobs report showing that our economy is growing, jobs are being created, and wages are on the rise” said… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) is highlighting economic numbers released from the Labor Department today that show that wages and salaries for private-sector workers have grown 3.1% over the last year, the largest jump since the second quarter of 2008. This comes a day after consumer confidence reached its highest level in nearly two decades and a week after 3rd quarter GDP… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has received the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence for his 100% voting record in support of pro-manufacturing policies. The votes include the passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, the Save Local Business Act, and the Small Business Health Fairness Act, which allows small businesses to band… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) addressed the Defiance Rotary yesterday and discussed legislation he authored to combat the opioid epidemic that was recently signed into law. The Indexing, Narcotics, Fentanyl, and Opioids (INFO) Act was included in H.R. 6, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act – the most significant legislative effort to address a single drug crisis in U.S.… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) toured the Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge (OWNR) yesterday morning and discussed Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI) projects at the refuge. The GLRI funds projects that protect and restore the Great Lakes, the largest system of fresh surface water in the world. Latta has been a supporter of full funding for the program.
In addition, Latta… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement after the Bureau of Economic Analysis announced that 3rd Quarter GDP grew at 3.5%, beating expectations. With 4.2% economic growth in the 2nd Quarter, these are the best back-to-back quarters in four years.
“Strong back-to-back quarters are yet another example of an economy that is roaring. There is now a very… Read more »
