Veterans

The U.S. House of Representatives yesterday passed the Fiscal Year 2014 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs bill. Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement regarding the passage of the bill: “Our veterans have honored their commitments to this nation and it must remain a top priority that we ensure veterans receive the benefits they were promised and have rightfully earned. I strongly supported the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs bill that continues... Read more

Each Memorial Day, our nation gathers to remember our fallen service men and women and to give thanks for their heroic, selfless acts for our nation. From wars fought on our own soil, to the wars fought around the world, through their bravery and commitment the United States has prevailed and we remain united. May God bless our service men and women – past and present – and their families for the many sacrifices they have made to protect the freedoms and liberties that we as Americans hold so de... Read more

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has introduced H.R. 1889, the Children of Military Service Members Commemorative Lapel Pin Act, which honors children of military service members who serve on active duty for more than 30 days. “Military children and families are often faced with frequent moves, long and short-term absence of a parent, and threats of parental loss in war,” said Congressman Latta. “It is important we recognize these children for their contribution to the military through th... Read more

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) sent a letter to Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki urging for the timely completion of the department's report on a plan to reduce the backlog of claims. Along with Latta, there were 14 additional Members from the Ohio delegation that signed onto the letter. Under current law the Department of Veterans Affairs is required to submit a report to Congress on its plan to reduce the backlog of claims. “Ohio is home to almost a... Read more

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) voted today in favor of the Conference Report on H.R. 4310, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2013. The bill authorizes budget authority for the Department of Defense and national security programs. Contained within the bill are a number of military personnel provisions, including provisions to address the backlog of claims at the Department of Veteran Affairs and authorize a 1.7 percent pay increase for military personnel. “Des... Read more

As America honors our veterans today, I would like to extend my gratitude and appreciation to all veterans who have answered the call of service to our great country and fought to defend the values, liberties, and freedoms that we as Americans hold so dear. They are true heroes for the sacrifices they and their families have made, and on this day of national observance, let us all take a moment to thank a veteran for his or her service and remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice whil... Read more

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) recently provided a hand-written memoir of World War II Veteran, Harold E. Bondy, to the Veterans History Project (VHP) of the Library of Congress. John Bondy, resident of Perrysburg, Ohio, and son of the late Harold Bondy had heard about Congressman Latta’s involvement with VHP from a cousin and had decided to share his father’s memoir with Latta while at an event at the local firehouse. “As soon as I read this first-hand account of Harold Bondy, I knew i... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) voted in favor of H.R. 4124, the Veteran Emergency Medical Technician Support Act of 2012, during today’s Subcommittee on Health markup. This bipartisan bill assists states with emergency medical technician (EMT) shortages to streamline and waive certification requirements that are duplicative for veterans who are already qualified military EMTs. Read more

BOWLING GREEN, OH – Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH-5) has been in contact with the Department of Veterans Affairs to convey his displeasure and obtain updates related to an administrative error that resulted in hundreds of Ohio veterans not receiving their GI education benefits at the beginning of the academic year. Read more

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) visited Ft. Meigs in Northwest Ohio in honor of the Army’s 237th birthday and the branch’s contributions during the War of 1812. Fort Meigs, home of Ohio’s war of 1812 battlefield, provided an appropriate backdrop to thank the Army for their sacrifices defending the country and the freedoms of the American people. The Congressman’s United States Army birthday wish can be found at http://latta.house.gov. Read more