Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) and French Ambassador Francois Delattre honored World War II veteran and life-long Wyandot resident Clyde Shull at a ceremony held Wednesday at The University of Findlay. The event was part of the Ambassador’s daylong visit to Northwest Ohio, which the Congressman arranged in an effort to showcase the economic, cultural and historic ties France has in the… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) yesterday voted in support of S. 25, legislation to ensure working-age military retirees, who became a member of the military before 2014, receive their full pension cost of living adjustment (COLA).
“Our veterans have made great sacrifices for this country, and we are forever grateful for their service,” said Congressman… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) will host two separate Veterans’ Forums on Tuesday, August 27, located in Defiance and Perrysburg. Congressman Latta will be joined by Ohio Representative Tony Burkley (R-Payne) and Senator Cliff Hite (R-Findlay) for the forum held in Defiance, and Representative Tim Brown (R-Bowling Green) and Senator Randy Gardner (R-Bowling Green) for the forum held in… Read more »
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… 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… 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,”… 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… 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… 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… 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… Read more »
