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Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representative’s passed legislation introduced by Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), the VA Appeals Backlog Relief Act, as part of H.R. 677.  This bipartisan legislation will expedite the processing of VA appeals claims. “Our veterans made incredible sacrifices to defend our great nation, and it is imperative that they receive the timely benefits… Read more »

Reps. Bob Latta (R-OH), Kevin Cramer (R- ND), Mark Pocan (D-WI), and Peter Welch (D-VT) today announced the launch of the Rural Broadband Caucus. The bipartisan initiative will facilitate discussion, educate Members of Congress and staff, and develop policy solutions to the digital divide that exists in rural America.  “Access to broadband is essential.  It is a primary driver… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today voted in support of HR 3662, the Iran Terror Finance Transparency Act. The legislation would increase congressional oversight and prohibit sanctions relief for institutions and individuals supporting terrorism or Iran's ballistic missile program. “The Iran nuclear agreement is one of this President’s more glaring failings in the foreign… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today voted to override President Obama’s veto of the Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act of 2015.  The legislation, which eliminates key provisions of Obamacare and stops taxpayer funding for abortion providers, such as Planned Parenthood, was vetoed by the President last month. “President Obama’s veto made it clear to… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today announced his nominations for consideration of acceptance into the U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy and U.S. Merchant Marine Academy Class of 2020. “Each year, I have the great privilege of nominating outstanding young men and women from the Fifth Congressional District for acceptance into America’s service academies,”… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Ohio) issued the following statement regarding the progress made by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in its testing of 5.9GHz Dedicated Short Range Communications (DSRC) technology. “I am pleased to see the FCC is making progress in its coordinated efforts with the Department of Transportation in the development of vehicle-to-vehicle technologies, and… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today voted in support of S.J.Res.22, providing for congressional disapproval of the “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) rule submitted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The WOTUS rule, which was finalized in June 2015, significantly expands the scope of federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) is joined by Ed Nagle of Wood County at the President’s final State of the Union address. Mr. Nagle is the President and CEO of Nagle Trucking, a small family owned trucking business in Lake Township. “I am very pleased to join Congressman Latta to hear the President’s address. The Congressman has done a terrific job representing the people of the… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today issued the following statement regarding the President’s final State of the Union address:  “For seven years, this President has let events shape him rather than act to define the events that are having an impact on American families across the country. This is not leadership – it is leading from behind at a time we are under great… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s announcement of his executive order to restrict American gun ownership: “The President has once again used executive order to circumvent the will of the American people. Make no mistake; these actions are yet another attempt by this administration to attack the 2nd Amendment, and the rights… Read more »