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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 »

In November 1919, a year after the end of WWI, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 to be recognized as Armistice Day. Decades later, following WWII, the holiday would be renamed Veterans Day. In the proclamation, Wilson stated that across the nation, the reflections of Americans on this day would be “filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today issued the following statement in reaction to President Obama’s rejection of the Keystone XL pipeline: "I am deeply disappointed in the President’s decision today to reject the construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. After seven years, and five positive economic and environmental assessments from the Administration’s own State… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (Ohio), along with U.S. Senators Roy Blunt (Mo.) and Mark Warner (Va.), introduced legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the members of the Office of Strategic Services “in recognition of their superior service and major contributions during World War II.”  “The OSS played a central role in creating America’s intelligence and special… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH), a Member of the Subcommittee on Energy and Power, joined subcommittee colleagues Tuesday in approving two resolutions, H.J. Res 71 and H.J. Res 72. The resolutions, which Latta co-sponsored, disapprove of the two final rules issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for new and existing power plants.  “At the direction of the President, the… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH), Vice-Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, joined subcommittee colleagues in today’s hearing, “Common Carrier Regulation of the Internet: Investment Impacts.” Members reviewed the economic impacts of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) decision to implement heavy-handed utility-style regulation of the Internet. The… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) voted in support of H.R. 1090, the Retail Investor Protection Act. The legislation requires the Department of Labor (DoL) to defer to the expertise of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), rather than apply their own proposed fiduciary rule.   “Millions of hardworking men and women rely on financial advisors for their retirement… 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.”   Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH), sent a letter, joined by Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) and Ohio Senators Sherrod Brown (D) and Rob Portman (R), to President Obama requesting that the construction of an annex and renovations of the historic James M. Ashley and Thomas W.L. Ashley United States Courthouse in Toledo, Ohio be included the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 budget request. The Federal… Read more »