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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues in passing H.Con.Res 71, the FY2018 budget, an important first step in achieving comprehensive tax reform this Congress. The passage of a budget allows the use of reconciliation in the U.S. Senate. This means only needing 51 votes to pass a bill, rather than the 60 votes normally required to break a filibuster.   “Our… Read more »

Representatives from federal agencies, local advocates, first responders, and health care professionals discussed obstacles to addressing the opioid epidemic and possible solutions at Defiance College last night at a forum hosted by Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green). Latta led off the discussion by highlighting legislation that Congress has passed to address the epidemic, such as… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has announced that a representative from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will participate in the forum addressing the opioid epidemic being held on Wednesday in Defiance. The forum is on Wednesday, October 18 in Schomburg Auditorium on the campus of Defiance College. Resource tables will open at 5:30 p.m. and the panel discussion… Read more »

At a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy hearing Thursday, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) asked Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE) Rick Perry about the department’s vision for advanced nuclear technology programs. Legislation authored by Latta, the Advanced Nuclear Technology Development Act, was approved by the House of Representatives earlier this year.… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) addressed members of the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee today about the opioid epidemic in Ohio and legislation he is planning to introduce that would create a public electronic database of information relating to nationwide efforts to combat the opioid crisis. The Energy and Commerce Committee has much of the jurisdiction over… Read more »

“We lost a wonderful man today, my father-in-law, Vernon Sloan, 91, of rural Stryker, Ohio – loving husband, father & community leader,” said Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green).   Obituary for Vernon Clark Sloan             Vernon Clark Sloan, age 91, of Stryker, Ohio, passed away October 7, 2017, at his home.… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) will host a forum addressing the opioid epidemic on Wednesday, October 18 in Schomburg Auditorium on the campus of Defiance College. Resource tables will open at 5:30 p.m. and the panel discussion will begin at 6:30 p.m. Joining Rep. Latta will be representatives from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) recognized National Manufacturing Day and the importance of manufacturing to the economies of Ohio and the United States. The manufacturing sector contributes $2.17 trillion to the U.S. economy annually and employs 12.3 million workers across the country. Latta also cosponsored a bipartisan concurrent resolution to recognize National… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) voted for legislation, H.R.  36, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, which prohibits abortions after 20 weeks. According to substantial medical evidence, an unborn child is capable of experiencing pain 20 weeks after fertilization, if not earlier. The bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 232 to 187. Nearly… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) highlighted Ohio’s rural electric cooperatives and discussed the impact of the Internet of Things at an Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy hearing this morning. The hearing, “Powering America: Technology’s Role in Empowering Consumers,” examined how technology and changing consumer preferences has transformed our nation’s way of delivering… Read more »