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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement regarding the passing of Clyde Shull of Upper Sandusky:  “Mr. Shull dedicated his life to the service of his country. From his heroism on the shores of Normandy, to his advocacy for fellow veterans in Wyandot County, Mr. Shull exemplified his generation and their commitment to protect the freedoms that define… Read more »

Washington, D.C. – This week, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) and Ohio Department of Agriculture Director David Daniels toured agricultural sites across Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District, which Latta represents. It is one of the largest agricultural districts in the state, and the top producer of soybeans, corn and wheat. “We have thousands of farms across our district,… Read more »

"I am disgusted over the series of 7 undercover videos that have been released over the past few months showing top Planned Parenthood executives discussing the sale of fetal body parts, and altering abortion procedures. The act of abortion is egregious enough, but to alter procedures to procure and then sell organs from the intentional destruction of unborn children is absolutely… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement following a tour of farms in Van Wert, Paulding and Putnam Counties: “Ohio’s farms have suffered through an overly difficult year from an over abundance of rain, and it was important for me to meet with those who have been affected by these unfavorable conditions. The agricultural community plays an enormous role in… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed methane emissions standards for the oil and gas sector: “Today’s EPA rule proposal is a solution in search of a problem. The EPA has already identified that ‘voluntary reductions’ by the industry have led to a dramatic decline in methane emissions.  According… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement regarding the President signing into law The Drinking Water Protection Act, legislation Rep. Latta authored and introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. The law amends the Safe Drinking Water Act to provide for the assessment and management of the risk of algal toxins in drinking water.  “The… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) issued the following statement regarding the Senate’s passage of H.R. 212, The Drinking Water Protection Act, legislation he first introduced in response to the water emergency in Toledo last August. “The health of Ohio’s bodies of water is vital to our region, as millions of people rely on them for drinking water. This bipartisan legislation is a major step… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) released the following statement regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s “Clean Power Plan” rule announced today: “Despite the lofty rhetoric we heard at this afternoon’s press conference, these new rules are more about this President looking to build a legacy than build a better future. The rules, released under the guise of ‘Climate Change… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) voted yesterday in support of legislation that will protect American veterans by increasing the accountability of the Department of Veteran’s Affairs (VA), and allow for small businesses to hire more veterans with greater ease. H.R. 3236 includes the Hire More Heroes Act, which exempts veterans enrolled in health care provided by the VA or TRICARE from being… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) issued the following statement in support of Senator Rob Portman’s efforts to bring H.R. 212, The Drinking Water Protection Act, for a vote on the U.S. Senate floor.  Rep. Latta introduce H.R. 212 earlier this year in the U.S. House of Representatives, and the legislation passed with overwhelming support. These efforts were procedurally blocked by Senate… Read more »