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Congressman Bob Latta released the following statement after the announcement by the Commerce Department that the seasonally-adjusted economic growth was 4.1% for the months of April-June. The growth was the largest quarter in four years. “The best quarter for GDP growth in four years is another indication of how strong the economy is performing,” said Latta. “Because of pro-growth… Read more »

Two important pieces of legislation are now headed to the President’s desk after the U.S. House of Representatives voted to pass them over the last two days. Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) voted to pass the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the nation’s annual defense bill, that provides troops with their largest pay raise in nine years and continues… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement after the May jobs report exceeded expectations by showing 223,000 jobs were created, wages are on the rise, and unemployment matching its lowest rate of the last 49 years. According to the Labor Department figures, average hourly earnings increased by 2.7 percent from a year earlier. Unemployment now stands at 3.8%,… Read more »

After the release of April’s job numbers by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the lowest unemployment rate in 18 years, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) is highlighting the effect that pro-growth policies are having for American families. The unemployment rate has now reached 3.9%, a number not seen since the year 2000. Unemployment claims are also the lowest they’ve been since… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) recognized National Manufacturing Day and the importance of manufacturing to the economies of Ohio and the United States. The manufacturing sector contributes $2.17 trillion to the U.S. economy annually and employs 12.3 million workers across the country. Latta also cosponsored a bipartisan concurrent resolution to recognize National… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce (E&C) Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection, toured the Ohio State University (OSU) Spine Research Institute today to learn about their research and discuss the real-world application of the Internet of Things (IoT). The Spine Research Institute was recently featured at the E&C… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) supported passage of the bipartisan Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act to modernize career and technical education (CTE) programs and help students gain the skills and knowledge they need in today’s workforce. The bill, H.R. 2353, brings programs established under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical… Read more »

For countless families and businesses across America, the local bank is a pillar of the community. When someone has a product to sell, they go to their local bank to get a loan to start a business. It’s the place a husband and wife go to obtain a mortgage to purchase a new home. It’s where a teenager that just started their first job goes to open up a savings… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives to pass H.R. 1180, the Working Families Flexibility Act, legislation that would provide more flexibility to employees in how they receive overtime compensation. The legislation would allow employees in the private sector the option to receive paid time off in lieu of cash wages for… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) celebrated National Manufacturing Day by recognizing the work of Ohio manufacturers. Latta represents Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District which is home to 60,000 manufacturing jobs, and he serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee which oversees the majority of legislation affecting the the manufacturing sector.… Read more »