WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Rob Portman (R-OH), and Rep. Bob Latta (OH-5) announced that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ 2014 Work Plan includes $1.5 million for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Buffalo District to complete its Chief of Engineer’s Report on the Blanchard River Flood Risk Management Project (BRFRMP). Today’s announcement is… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), Vice-Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Communications and Technology Subcommittee, today issued the following statement after learning the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has cancelled its “Critical Information Needs” study, which would have placed federal officials in the newsroom, so the FCC could monitor the news process… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) is an original co-sponsor of H.R. 4076, the Heating Emergency Assistance Through Transportation (HHEATT) Act, sponsored by Congressman Bill Shuster (R-PA). The bipartisan legislation introduced yesterday would provide a guaranteed extension of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) emergency declarations until May 31, ultimately… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), Vice-Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Committee’s Communications and Technology Subcommittee, today issued the following statement regarding the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) plans to suspend its “Critical Information Needs” study, which would have placed federal officials in the newsroom, so the FCC could monitor the news process… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today released the following statement expressing concern about the devastating impacts Obamacare is having on our seniors. Under the President’s signature law, more than $300 billion was cut from the Medicare Advantage program. In addition, a recent Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed rule is… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) today sent a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Great Lakes and Ohio River Division, once again stressing the need to secure funding for the Blanchard River Flood Risk Management Project (BRFRMP) in the 2014 work plan.
“The Blanchard… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today released the following statement in response to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Wheeler's announcement that he plans to reinstate Net Neutrality rules under Section 706 of the Telecommunications Act.
“I am disappointed that Chairman Wheeler has chosen to ignore the unprecedented Internet innovation,… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) recently led a bipartisan letter with Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) and 33 other Members of Congress, to President Obama, requesting he declare a state of emergency for parts of the Midwest that are currently experiencing ongoing propane supply shortages. An emergency declaration will… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) yesterday voted in support of S. 25, legislation to ensure working-age military retirees, who became a member of the military before 2014, receive their full pension cost of living adjustment (COLA).
“Our veterans have made great sacrifices for this country, and we are forever grateful for their service,” said Congressman… Read more »
"Yesterday, Toledo paid its respects to two heroes, firefighters Stephen Machcinski and James Dickman, who were killed while serving our community on Sunday. Each day, our firefighters put their lives on the line to save the homes, businesses and lives of others. These brave men gave the ultimate sacrifice in service to Toledo and its residents, and we will be forever grateful for… Read more »
