news

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) is applauding the passage of legislation he supported, the Veterans Benefit and Transition Act, to authorize a host of veterans programs. The bill passed by voice vote and now heads to the Senate. Included in the bill are reforms and fixes that will help veterans in the transition process out of the military and increase benefits. It also would… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement on Veterans Day. “On this Veterans Day, we honor the men and women that have put on the uniform and served our country. Our nation enjoys the freedoms it does because of those willing to answer the call, and we are forever grateful for their service and sacrifice. The history of our country is not the same without… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has introduced legislation, the Veterans Right to Expediency Act, to ensure that veterans are informed in a timely manner of the outcome of their Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) disability claim. Latta had recently met with members of his Veterans Advisory Group who expressed concern that delayed delivery of notifications was causing veterans to… Read more »

BOWLING GREEN, OH – Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) addressed the Findlay Rotary today to provide a legislative update and discuss recent efforts to support veterans and the military. Latta highlighted the recent passage of the VA MISSION Act and the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act as recent bills passed by Congress that have been promises kept to… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) hosted a veterans’ advisory roundtable meeting today in Findlay to discuss recent legislation, the VA MISSION Act, which will help improve access to care for veterans. In addition, the roundtable focused on other issues regarding veterans. The VA MISSION Act, which was signed into law recently, would provide more flexibility for veterans to seek… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues in voting to pass H.R. 299, the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act, which would expand benefits for veterans who are suffering from diseases they received as a result of their service during the Vietnam War. The bill, which was co-sponsored by Congressman Latta, was approved on the House floor by a vote of 382-0. “Despite… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement after President Trump signed the VA MISSION Act into law to improve access to health care for veterans and streamline a number of veteran programs. “We owe it to our veterans to ensure that the promises made to them are kept,” said Latta. “The current VA Choice program is too difficult and cumbersome for many… 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 »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues in passing legislation to improve access to health care for veterans and reform the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care infrastructure. The VA MISSION Act also includes provisions to consolidate community care programs into a single, streamlined service. The legislation passed with bipartisan support and is… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-Toledo) will both participate in a ceremony honoring members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) with the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian distinction awarded in the United States. The ceremony, which was recently announced by Speaker Paul Ryan’s office, will be held at Emancipation Hall at the… Read more »