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Latta: President’s Misguided 529 Proposal Would Have Hurt Hardworking American Families

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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today released the following statement after the President’s announcement that he would drop his proposal that would have increased taxes on 529 college savings plans: “I am glad the President dropped his misguided proposal that would have increased taxes on 529 college savings plans, and ultimately, hurt hardworking middle class Americans who are trying to…

House Works Together to Combat Human Trafficking

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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) joined his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in passing several pieces of legislation to combat human trafficking and provide protection to the victims of this abuse and exploitation. Human trafficking is a $32 billion a year industry, which affects millions of children, women and men across the United States and throughout the world. In…

Latta, Kaptur Lead Letter Expressing Concern with HHS’ Limited Choice of Farmstead Programs

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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (D-OH) today led a letter, which included other members of the Ohio delegation, to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell expressing concern about guidance released by CMS that describes the types of settings in which states may use federal Medicaid funds to pay for home and community based…

Latta Statement on 42nd Annual March for Life

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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…

Latta, Welch Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Energy Star Program

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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) and Congressman Peter Welch (D-VT) today reintroduced the Energy Star Program Integrity Act, bipartisan legislation to promote continued development of energy efficient appliances through the Energy Star Program. “Energy efficiency is a critical component of our national energy strategy,” said Latta and Welch. “The Energy Star Program Integrity Act will…

Latta Responds to President’s State of the Union Address

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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today released the following statement after listening to the President’s State of the Union address: “I, like many Americans, listened to tonight’s State of the Union address hoping to hear the President outline a clear plan that would spur job creation and put America’s hardworking taxpayers first,” said Latta. “I had hoped to hear how the President would…

Latta Supports Congressional Proposal to Protect Internet

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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH), Vice Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Communications and Technology Subcommittee, today released the following statement in support of House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Chairman John Thune’s (R-SD) proposal to protect both consumers and the Internet, while…

Latta Reintroduces Bill to Examine Causes, Mitigation Efforts of Algal Blooms

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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today reintroduced H.R. 389, the Great Lakes & Fresh Water Algal Blooms Information Act, bipartisan legislation to examine the causes and current mitigation efforts of algal blooms in the Great Lakes, their tributaries and surface fresh waters. Congressman Latta previously introduced the legislation in the 113th Congress. “The Great Lakes & Fresh Water…

Latta Upholds Promise to Stop President’s Executive Overreach

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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today joined his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in voting to support H.R. 240, the FY 2015 Homeland Security Appropriations bill. The legislation includes five amendments, which will defund the President’s unconstitutional, illegal executive actions on immigration in their entirety. “In December, we made a promise to the American people that…

Latta to Host March for Life Reception in D.C.

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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) will be hosting a reception for Ohioans, who will be traveling to Washington, D.C., on Thursday, January 22, for the March for Life. The event is an opportunity for constituents to meet with Congressman Latta and enjoy light refreshments, while they advocate for their shared pro-life values.  The March for Life in Washington, D.C., is the largest…