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The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation authored by Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) Tuesday afternoon to officially name the Findlay Post Office after former U.S. and Ohio Representative Mike Oxley. The bill, H.R. 4925, designates the post office at 229 West Main Cross Street in Findlay as the ‘Michael Garver Oxley Memorial Post Office Building.’ Congressman Oxley… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) addressed a Joint Session at Buckeye Boys State on the campus of Bowling Green State University Friday morning. Latta congratulated the high school students for their participation and encouraged them to stay involved in public service and in their communities.   “Programs like Boys State help cultivate the next generation of leaders that… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement regarding this morning’s meeting of the Internet of Things Working Group.   “Today’s roundtable fostered a robust discussion between Members of Congress and stakeholders about the Internet of Things and the benefits it brings for nearly every sector of our economy. At the same time, potential obstacles and… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) helped welcome veterans to the National Mall as part of the Flag City Honor Flight’s trip to Washington. Honor Flights take veterans to see the memorials that were built in honor of their service at no cost to the veterans. The Flag City Honor Flight organization is based in Findlay and helps plan trips for veterans from around the region.… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues in passing H.R. 5053, the Preventing IRS Abuse and Protecting Free Speech Act, to protect groups and organizations from targeting by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) based on their political beliefs. The bill eliminates requirements for non-profit, tax-exempt organizations to disclose personal donor information on the… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement after the D.C. Circuit Court issued its 2-1 opinion upholding the FCC’s Net Neutrality rules.   “I’m disappointed by today's D.C. Court ruling upholding the FCC’s Net Neutrality rules as it will result in an Internet that is less innovative and burdened by government bureaucracy and inefficiency. In addition to… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement after the passing of former Ohio Governor and U.S. Senator George Voinovich. “Marcia and I extend our deepest sympathies to Janet and all the Voinovich family on the passing of former Governor George Voinovich. The Governor dedicated himself to exemplifying what a true public servant was to the people of Ohio and… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues in passing two resolutions disapproving of proposals that would dramatically raise energy taxes on consumers. The first bill, H.Con.Res. 112, expresses Congressional disapproval toward a $10 tax imposed on the sale of every barrel of oil. President Obama included this proposal in his annual budget earlier this year.… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation today, supported by Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), to provide states more time and flexibility to implement ozone and air quality requirements. H.R. 4775, the Ozone Standards Implementation Act, does not change the requirements of the EPA’s 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), but would… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues in supporting legislation to improve pipeline safety and security in a bipartisan vote this evening. The bill reauthorizes the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) and includes needed reforms to increase transparency, accountability, and safety. Congressman Latta authored multiple provisions included… Read more »