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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics released their August Jobs Report which found that employment increased by 201,000 jobs and unemployment stayed unchanged at the historically low 3.9%. At the same time, wages grew 2.9% from the same point in 2017, the highest wage growth since April 2009.   “There is much… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues in passing H.R. 1635, the Empowering Students through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act, which would enhance counseling for recipients of Federal financial aid. Currently, more than $1.4 trillion of student debt is held by Americans. While financial counseling is required for students when they receive a student loan, more than… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection, questioned Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey today about how the platform utilizes user data and the ‘blue check mark’ verification process at an Energy and Commerce hearing.   In his response, Dorsey stated that Twitter does collect some information… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) addressed the Swanton Rotary today and provided an update on what he is working on and what has been accomplished this Congress. Latta highlighted opioid legislation that continues to sit in the U.S. Senate after passing the U.S. House of Representatives this summer. H.R. 6 contains dozens of bills that would address the crisis including the INFO… Read more »

BOWLING GREEN, OH – Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) addressed the Findlay Rotary today to provide a legislative update and discuss recent efforts to support veterans and the military. Latta highlighted the recent passage of the VA MISSION Act and the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act as recent bills passed by Congress that have been promises kept to… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement on the passing of Senator John McCain. “We have lost a countryman in John McCain who dedicated his life to serving our nation in the Navy and the U.S. Congress. I recall campaigning with him in 2008 when he was in Northwest Ohio running for the Presidency. Senator McCain was respected by both sides of the aisle.… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) met with Toledo Chief of Police George Kral and Toledo Fire Chief Brian Byrd today to discuss dangers that first responders face when encountering fentanyl. Multiple incidents have occurred in Lucas County in recent months when first responders have come into contact with the potent narcotic. Congressman Latta is a leader in Congress on efforts to… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) hosted a veterans’ advisory roundtable meeting today in Findlay to discuss recent legislation, the VA MISSION Act, which will help improve access to care for veterans. In addition, the roundtable focused on other issues regarding veterans. The VA MISSION Act, which was signed into law recently, would provide more flexibility for veterans to seek… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) addressed the Perrysburg Rotary Club this afternoon where he provided a legislative update and discussed his efforts in Congress to combat the opioid crisis, develop pro-innovation policies, and expand access to rural broadband. In addition, Latta talked about the more than 800 bills passed in the U.S. House of Representatives this Congress. While… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) spoke this morning at the Great Lakes Technology Showcase at the Greater Columbus Convention Center about his efforts in Congress to implement pro-innovation policies. Latta touched on his efforts to expand access to rural broadband and the recent passage of his bill, the Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act, in the U.S. House of Representatives.… Read more »