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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 »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement after President Trump signed H.R. 5515, the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) into law this afternoon. Latta served on the Conference Committee that worked out the differences between the House and Senate versions of the annual defense bill. “The rebuilding of our military after nearly a… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta released the following statement after the announcement by the Commerce Department that the seasonally-adjusted economic growth was 4.1% for the months of April-June. The growth was the largest quarter in four years. “The best quarter for GDP growth in four years is another indication of how strong the economy is performing,” said Latta. “Because of pro-growth… Read more »

Two important pieces of legislation are now headed to the President’s desk after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass them over the last two days. Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) voted to pass the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the nation’s annual defense bill, that provides troops with their largest pay raise in nine years and continues… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) questioned Federal Communications Commissioners on efforts to expand access to rural broadband at an Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing held this afternoon. The FCC recently announced a new $100 million “Connected Care Pilot Program” to support telehealth for low-income Americans, especially those living in… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in voting to pass two bills expanding access to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and providing patients with more health care options. Included in H.R. 6311, the Increasing Access to Lower Premium Plans and Expanding Health Savings Account Act, was a provision to allow seniors with… Read more »