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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 »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today voted in support of H.R. 2017, the Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2015, to provide clarity and flexibility for small businesses from some of Obamacare’s most costly and burdensome regulations regarding menu-labeling requirements. “The Obama Administration’s menu-labeling regulations are another example of a costly one-size-fits-all approach… Read more »

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 »