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Congressmen Latta, Walz Announce Bipartisan Congressional Propane Caucus

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Today, Congressman Robert E. Latta (R-OH) and Congressman Tim Walz (D-MN) announced the founding of the Congressional Propane Caucus. The caucus has been formed in order to provide a bipartisan forum to engage Members of Congress, their staff, and the public on issues of importance to propane consumers and the propane industry.  “I am pleased to join my colleague Congressman Walz…

U.S. Rep. Robert E. Latta (OH-05) Honors U.S. Service Academies Appointments

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Washington, D.C. - On Sunday, May 17, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) recognized U.S. Military Service Academies Appointments for the incoming class of 2019 for the Fifth Congressional District of Ohio.  This year, twelve students received appointments, and were honored at an afternoon reception with the Congressman at the Rotary Nature Center in Bowling Green, Ohio.  …

Congressmen Latta, McNerney, Congresswoman Ellmers Introduce Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act

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On Tuesday, May 12, Congressman Robert E. Latta (R-OH), along with Rep. Jerry McNerney (D-CA) and Rep. Renee Ellmers  (R-NC), introduced H.R. 2271, The Critical Electric Infrastructure Protection Act, bipartisan legislation to amend the Federal Power Act and addresses electric infrastructure security.  The legislation serves to better protect Critical Electric Infrastructure by…

Congressman Bob Latta Announces Congressional Art Competition Winner

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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) announced Alexandra Boyadzhiev of Ada High School as the winner of the 2015 Congressional Art Competition at a reception held at The University of Findlay’s Virginia B. Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion this Saturday.  Ms. Boyadzhiev’s submission - “What Dreams May Come” - will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol Tunnel for one year alongside the artwork from…

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Honors Congressman Latta With “Spirit of Enterprise” Award for Pro-Business Record

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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) was recognized for his pro-business legislative record by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, which presented him with the “Spirit of Enterprise” Award at a ceremony Wednesday.  “I have worked hard in supporting pro-growth, pro-business policies as a Member of Congress, and I am honored to accept this award from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. I look forward to…

Congressional Art Competition Winner to be Announced

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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) will announce the winner of the 2015 Congressional Art Competition at a reception held at The University of Findlay’s Virginia B. Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion on Saturday, May 2. This year, 91 students from 19 schools located throughout Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District submitted their original artwork for the chance have their artwork displayed in the…

Congressmen Latta and Welch Issue Rural Call Completion Resolution

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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) and Congressman Peter Welch (D-VT), Co-Chairmen of the Rural Telecommunications Working Group, today reintroduced a bipartisan resolution that outlines steps the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) can take to improve telephone service in rural areas. “Uncompleted calls to rural areas has been a recurring issue for many of the constituents we represent,”…

Latta Statement on Tax Freedom Day

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Today is National Tax Freedom Day; the day when the nation as a whole has earned enough money to pay its federal, state, and local tax bill for the year. Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) made the following statement in recognition of Tax Freedom Day: “Tax Freedom Day gives America’s hard-working tax payers the information on how much it costs to fund all levels of government. In…

Latta Reintroduces Legislation to Mitigate Harmful Algal Blooms in Great Lakes

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  Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today reintroduced the Protecting Our Great Lakes Act, legislation to help mitigate harmful algal blooms by prohibiting the discharge of dredged material into the waters of the Great Lakes. “The Protecting Our Great Lakes Act is one step we can take to mitigate harmful algal blooms in our Great Lakes,” said Latta. “The lakes’ health is vital…

Latta Introduces Energy Legislation

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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, has introduced, H. Res. 215. This resolution is a strategy to a comprehensive national energy reform plan that includes taking advantage of America’s abundant domestic coal, oil, and natural gas supply; exploring and investing in advanced nuclear technology; expanding use of renewable and…