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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) and Congressman Matt Cartwright (D-PA) have introduced legislation to examine the causes of algal blooms in the Great Lakes and evaluate mitigation efforts. The bill, the Great Lakes & Fresh Water Algal Blooms Information Act, authorizes the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to compile research and information on algal blooms in the… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) was presented with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence at an event held Friday morning in Findlay. The honor was provided based on Latta’s voting record supporting manufacturing from the past Congress. The event was held at Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, one of the largest manufacturers… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has announced that high school students in Ohio’s 5th Congressional District can now submit original artwork as part of the 2017 Congressional Art Competition. All artwork will be displayed at the Marathon Center for Performing Arts in April. The winning piece of art will be displayed for one year at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C.,… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) introduced bipartisan legislation, the Energy Star Program Integrity Act, to strengthen the popular ENERGY STAR program and protect consumers. The legislation fixes a gap in federal law that threatens the voluntary participation of manufacturers in the program, which ultimately harms consumers seeking energy-efficient products. ENERGY STAR is… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) voted to pass legislation today allowing small businesses to join together to better negotiate with health insurers for quality health care coverage at lower costs. The legislation, H.R. 1101, the Small Business Health Fairness Act, would allow small businesses to band together through association health plans (AHP) to improve bargaining power and… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has reintroduced legislation, the Drinking Water Affordability Act, to help public water systems improve infrastructure and ensure safer drinking water. The legislation provides increased flexibility to state and local governments to meet their specific needs, develops cost-efficient ways to protect drinking water, and ensures funds are utilized… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues to pass a pair of bills this week aimed at providing increased accountability within the Department of Veterans Affairs and aid hiring practices at the agency. One bill, H.R. 1259, the VA Accountability First Act, provides increased flexibility to the Secretary of the VA to remove, demote, or suspend employees for performance… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) and Congresswoman Marcia L. Fudge (D-Cleveland) have led a letter to the Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Invstigation, and Department of Homeland Security to ask the agencies to review recent anti-Semitic incidents and work with local law enforcement and Jewish organizations to assess and prevent threats. Recently, Jewish Community Centers… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has introduced a resolution outlining priorities for a comprehensive plan to reform national energy policy. Latta, a member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, laid out eight points of emphasis to promote American energy security and develop abundant resources for the United States. “Energy policy has broad implications that… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined a bipartisan group of his colleagues to approve the annual defense spending bill in a vote Wednesday evening. H.R. 1301, the Fiscal Year 2017 Defense Appropriations Bill, includes critical funding for military readiness and robust troop levels. In addition, the bill provides a 2.1% pay raise for military personnel and ensures full funding of… Read more »