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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today released the following statement regarding the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of S. 1254, the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act. The legislation reauthorizes a program to monitor and mitigate the harmful impacts of algal blooms on freshwater resources and expands the Task Force within the program to include… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH), Co-Chairman of the Congressional French Caucus, today released the following statement in recognition of the 70th Anniversary of D-Day.  "We owe an enormous debt of gratitude to the ‘greatest generation’ for their selfless sacrifices during World War II, and especially on D-Day," said Latta. "Through their heroic efforts, these brave troops were able to… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today issued the following statement regarding the House Armed Services Committee’s invitation to Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel to testify before the Committee regarding the deal the Obama Administration negotiated to return Sergeant Bergdahl in exchange for five senior Taliban detainees. The hearing will be held Wednesday, June 11. “Since the Obama… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today issued the following statement in response to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) release of its greenhouse gas (GHG) regulations for existing power plants. "The EPA’s latest billion-dollar regulation on existing power plants is an unprecedented regulatory intrusion with far reaching consequences for the American people," said Latta. "This… Read more »

Following Tuesday’s veterans town hall meetings in Perrysburg, Findlay and Defiance, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today sent a letter to House Veteran’s Affairs Committee Chairman Jeff Miller (R-FL) and Ranking Member Michael Michaud (D-ME), sharing the issues Northwest Ohio veterans have had when navigating the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). “After hearing from Ohio’s Fifth… Read more »

Yesterday, Congressman Latta introduced H.R. 4752, legislation to ensure the Internet remains open and free from government interference by limiting the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) authority to regulate broadband under Title II of the Communications Act. Here's what the industry is saying: Grant Seiffert, Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) President: “As the… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) held three listening sessions throughout Ohio's Fifth Congressional District yesterday in an effort to hear veterans' experiences with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and assist with any issues or concerns they may have. At the events, which were held in Perrysburg, Findlay and Defiance, Ohio veterans detailed stories about the current lengthy wait… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today introduced legislation to ensure the Internet remains open and free from government interference by limiting the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) authority to regulate broadband under Title II of the Communications Act. The legislation comes after the FCC released a proposal to reclassify broadband Internet access under Title II as a… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) will hold three listening sessions for veterans throughout Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District today, following recent revelations about delays in care at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These events are an opportunity for Congressman Latta to hear veterans’ concerns and experiences with the VA, as well as any other issues they may be experiencing.… Read more »

In light of recent revelations regarding the Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) mishandling  of veterans’ care, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) sent a letter to VA Secretary Eric Shinseki regarding the need to ensure timely and quality care for our nation’s heroes. The letter stresses that this is especially important as the number of troops returning from overseas missions increases… Read more »