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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement after the Sixth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court decision that struck down an Ohio law restricting government funds to Planned Parenthood. “Today, a federal appeals court said that Planned Parenthood does not have a right to perform abortions – I completely agree,” said Latta. “With radical… Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement after the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act was defeated in the U.S. Senate by a vote of 53-44. The legislation needed 60 votes to proceed. “There is no justification for voting against this legislation. The Born-Alive Survivors Protection Act would require that a baby who… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) is criticizing Senate Democrats after they blocked legislation, the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act, from coming to the floor last evening. Latta has long supported the House version of this legislation and is a cosponsor of the bill this Congress.   Senator Ben Sasse (R-NE) attempted to bring the legislation up by unanimous… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has re-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… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) will attend this Friday’s March for Life rally on the National Mall and will be hosting a reception for marchers that make the trip from Ohio. Last year, more than 300 guests joined Latta for his reception held in the Rayburn House Office Building. “Every year, I’m inspired by the number of people from Northwest and West Central Ohio that come to… Read more »

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… 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… 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.… 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… 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… Read more »