Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today issued the following statement regarding the President’s final State of the Union address:
“For seven years, this President has let events shape him rather than act to define the events that are having an impact on American families across the country. This is not leadership – it is leading from behind at a time we are under great… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today voted in support of H.R. 158, the Visa Waiver Improvement and Terrorist Travel Prevention Act. The bill, cosponsored by Latta, was written to assist the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) identify and stop terrorists with Western passports from entering the United States.
“The first responsibility of our Federal Government is to keep… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), today voted in favor of H.R. 4038, the American Security Against Foreign Enemies (SAFE) Act, legislation that strengthens the vetting system for Syrian and Iraqi refugees being admitted to the U.S. The bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives with bipartisan support.
“This great nation has a long history of… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) signed a letter to President Obama urging the immediate halt of admissions of refugees from Syria and Iraq into the United States. The bipartisan letter was signed by over a hundred Members of the House of Representatives, and called for admissions of refugees to be suspended until effective vetting and monitoring processes are established,… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement in response to the attacks in Paris:
“The attacks in Paris are an inexplicable tragedy that have all of the characteristics of a coordinated terrorist attack. As Co-Chairman of the Congressional French Caucus, I extend my condolences and prayers to all of the victims, their families, Parisians, and the entire nation of… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), released the following statement on President Obama’s veto of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016, which previously passed the House and Senate:
“It is deeply disappointing that the President would limit the ability of our brave servicemen and women to complete current missions, and defend against future threats for the… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) released the following statement in response to the recent spike of terrorist violence against Israeli citizens:
“My thoughts and prayers continue to go out to the victims of these violent acts of terror. It is imperative we stand together in fighting terrorism around the globe.”
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Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) voted in support of H.R. 3457, The Justice for Victims of Iranian Terrorism Act, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives with bipartisan support. Rep. Latta is a cosponsor of the bill.
H.R. 3457 prohibits the President from providing Iran with sanctions relief – and therefore implementing the recent nuclear agreement – until he… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today issued the following statement regarding the House Armed Services Committee’s invitation to Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel to testify before the Committee regarding the deal the Obama Administration negotiated to return Sergeant Bergdahl in exchange for five senior Taliban detainees. The hearing will be held Wednesday, June 11.
“Since the Obama… 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 »
