Family Values

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) questioned Federal Communications Commissioners on efforts to expand access to rural broadband at an Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing held this afternoon. The FCC recently announced a new $100 million “Connected Care Pilot Program” to support telehealth for low-income Americans, especially those living in rural areas and veterans. In one of Chairman Ajit Pai’s answers to a previous question, he mentioned McClure, Oh... Read more

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement on the announcement by Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy that he will be retiring on July 31, 2018. “Justice Kennedy has served with honor and distinction for three decades on our nation’s highest court,” said Latta. “I thank him for his years of service and wish him the best in his upcoming retirement. As we look towards the next justice, I encourage President Trump to nominate an individual with a history of upholding... Read more

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has introduced pro-life legislation, the Protecting the Dignity of Unborn Children Act, which would prohibit the disposal of fetal remains in a landfill or navigable waters and impose strict penalties on violators. Under this bill, remains that were disposed of in these areas would be subjected up to three years in prison, a fine, or both. “It is truly horrific that some abortion providers dispose of baby body parts by dumping them in landfills,” said Cong... Read more

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) participated in the 2018 March for Life Rally on the National Mall earlier today. Speaker of the House Paul Ryan spoke at the event, which drew tens of thousands of participants. After the rally, Latta hosted constituents at an event on Capitol Hill – an annual tradition. In addition, Latta voted in favor of H.R. 4712, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, legislation that was approved by the U.S. House of Representatives today. The bill requir... Read more

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) voted for legislation, H.R. 36, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, which prohibits abortions after 20 weeks. According to substantial medical evidence, an unborn child is capable of experiencing pain 20 weeks after fertilization, if not earlier. The bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 232 to 187. Nearly two-thirds of Americans support legislation to prevent abortions after a baby can feel pain in the womb. The bill also co... Read more

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined tens of thousands who gathered for the annual March for Life rally today in Washington, D.C. Vice President Mike Pence became the first sitting vice president to speak at the annual event. Following the rally, Latta hosted a reception for over 300 constituents from Ohio’s 5th Congressional District. “I’m always proud to stand with members of the pro-life community, and it was inspiring to see so many people participate in today’s March for Life rall... Read more

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in passing H.R. 7, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act. Most taxpayer funding for abortion has been prohibited since 1976, due to Hyde Amendment, which is passed in annual government funding bills. However, this legislation would make the Hyde Amendment permanent and expand it to include all federal funding. “One of the most basic ways we can prote... Read more

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement for the 40th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment. The Hyde Amendment is a provision included in government funding bills that restricts taxpayer funding from being used for abortion. “The introduction of the Hyde Amendment to protect life was a revolutionary idea that still shares the support of the American people,” said Latta. “With a large majority believing that taxpayer money should not be used to carry out abortions, it’s... Read more

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today voted to accept the Senate changes to the Restoring Americans’ Healthcare Freedom Reconciliation Act. The legislation, which eliminates key parts of Obamacare and stops taxpayer funding for abortion providers such as Planned Parenthood, now goes to the President’s desk for signature. “Americans have made it clear: they do not want their healthcare options dictated by Washington, and they do not want their tax dollars funding abortion providers,” said... Read more

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today released the following in recognition of the 42nd Annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., the largest pro-life event in the world. “Today marks the 42nd anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision of Roe v. Wade – a decision that has altered humanity by legalizing abortion in our nation,” said Latta. “Since that day, there have been more than 55 million abortions in the United States. This loss of life is extremely disheartening, but I am thankful to se... Read more