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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) visited mayors and village council members in Putnam, Hardin, Defiance and Fulton Counties during the week of March 28, 2016.  Congressman Latta discussed topics with municipal leaders ranging from EPA mandates, opiate abuse, water quality and economic and workforce development.  In addition to visiting smaller communities, Congressman… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH), Vice-Chairman of the House Communications and Technology Subcommittee, joined colleagues in a hearing to continue its oversight of the Federal Communications Commission. “The Federal Communications Commission plays an integral role in telecommunications policy and fosters a dynamic sector of our economy.  Given the economic significance of these… Read more »

 Today, during the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s joint hearing between the Energy and Power and Environment and the Economy Subcommittees, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) questioned U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy regarding the unnecessary and detrimental regulations imposed by the EPA on businesses and their impacts on Americans across the… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) was presented the 2016 Champion for Life award by Greater Toledo Right to Life President Jeff Barefoot at the organization’s annual legislative briefing. “Bob Latta is a Congressman with a true north moral compass. He has real clarity about protecting the lives of the unborn, and shows no confusion about the evil and tragedy of abortion,”… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) voted in support of H.R. 3716, the Ensuring Access to Quality Medicaid Providers Act.  The bill was previously heard in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, of which Congressman Latta is a member. “Medicaid is a vital program that provides health coverage to many low income families and individuals across our country.  That is why… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today supported passage of H.R. 4557, the Blocking Regulatory Interference from Closing Kilns (BRICK) Act.  The bill was previously heard in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, of which Congressman Latta is a member. “The Brick MACT standards represent yet another instance of the U.S. EPA pushing costly and unrealistic regulations on… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) invites all interested high school students and their parents to attend an informational meeting in the Chapel at St. John’s Jesuit High School and Academy on Monday, March 7 at 7 p.m., to learn about the United States Military Service Academy nomination and appointment process for the 2017 academic year. At the meeting, potential candidates will… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today voted in support of H.R. 2406, the Sportsmen’s Heritage and Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) Act.  This bipartisan package, which passed the House of Representatives by a vote of 242-161, included language from two bills introduced by Congressman Latta in May 2015.  The first piece of legislation, H.R. 2399, would create an… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s FY2017 budget plan that will hurt hardworking Americans. “As the President sent his final budget to Congress this week, it is more of the same tax and spending problems that keep driving up the debt and deficit on hardworking Americans,” said Latta. “The President’s proposal to raise taxes… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today announced the opening of the 2016 Congressional Art Competition, encouraging high school students in Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District to submit their original artwork for the chance to be displayed in the U.S. Capitol. “The Congressional Art Competition is a tremendous opportunity for us to showcase the wealth of artistic talent in Ohio’s… Read more »