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Today, Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) announced that Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) will serve on the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Committee that will negotiate the annual defense bill. The NDAA establishes funding levels and sets policies for the nation’s defense.   “The Constitution spells out that the United States Congress has the power to provide for… Read more »

Yesterday, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues in passing H.R. 4361, the Government Reform and Improvement Act, to make reforms that would ensure greater transparency and accountability at federal agencies. The legislation includes seven different provisions to protect federal agency IT data, implement standards for government employees, and prohibit midnight… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues in passing H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, to make meaningful reforms to the current mental health system. The bill, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives with bipartisan support, is the first significant update to the mental health system in decades. H.R. 2646 improves mental health… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues in passing H.R. 1270, the Restoring Access to Medication Act, to increase flexibility and choice for health care consumers. The bill allows the use of health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to purchase over-the-counter (OTC) medication. Under a provision included in Obamacare, a doctor’s… Read more »

Members of Congress will honor former Congressman Delbert “Del” Latta during a special order beginning at approximately 9:15 p.m. EDT tonight. The special order, which is being led by Congressman Steve Chabot, can be viewed on C-SPAN and is available here as well. Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) will join other Members of Congress in remembering his father on the House… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement after House Republicans released “A Better Way for Tax Reform,” a blueprint for an overhaul of the tax code. The full tax blueprint is available here.   “It’s been three decades since the last serious overhaul of our tax system, and it’s time that our tax code is brought up to speed with a modern economy.… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) will be available for one-on-one meetings with constituents at the Van Wert County Annex, Commissioners’ Office, 114 East Main Street, Suite 200, in Van Wert on Wednesday, June 29. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., residents can meet individually with Congressman Latta and discuss the issues that are most important to them and their families. Staff will also be… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) will be available for one-on-one meetings with constituents at the Hardin County Courthouse, Veteran’s Hall, One Courthouse Square in Kenton on Thursday, June 30. From 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., residents can meet individually with Congressman Latta and discuss the issues that are most important to them and their families. Staff will also be available to assist with… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement after voting to overturn a Presidential veto of H.J. Res. 88, legislation disapproving of the Department of Labor’s ‘Fiduciary Rule.’ While a majority of the U.S. House of Representatives voted for the legislation by a vote of 239-180, the bill did not reach the required two-thirds majority to overturn the veto.… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling in the United States v. Texas case ruling the President’s use of executive action on immigration unlawful.   “Today’s decision by the Supreme Court is a victory for those that believe in the separation of powers as outlined in the Constitution. It was clear… Read more »