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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 724, a bipartisan bill sponsored by Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH), to repeal a duplicative mandate on auto dealers. Co-sponsored by Congressman Gary Peters (D-MI), this legislation is the result of bipartisan cooperation.    “H.R. 724 is simple, direct, and sends a clear message that hardworking American taxpayers, and… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has cosponsored H.R. 3811, the Health Exchange Security and Transparency Act.  This legislation, sponsored by Congressman Joe Pitts (R-PA), would require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to notify individuals if their personal information has been stolen or unlawfully accessed through a federal or state exchange system. … Read more »

Today, the Energy and Commerce Committee passed legislation sponsored by Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) that would repeal an outdated requirement for auto dealers to certify that new vehicles comply with Clean Air Act emissions standards. “Passage of this bipartisan legislation demonstrates the real commitment shared by myself and my colleagues to find ways to cut unnecessary… Read more »

Today, President Obama signed into law H.R. 3204, the Drug Quality and Security Act, sponsored by Congressman Fred Upton (R-MI), which included language based on Safeguarding America's Pharmaceuticals Act of 2013 (H.R. 1919), introduced by Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) earlier this year. "It is important the President has signed this bipartisan legislation into law today, which represents… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today introduced H.R. 3544, a bipartisan bill that would award the Congressional Gold Medal to the members of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) for their superior service and major contributions during World War II. The OSS was America's first effort to implement a system of strategic intelligence during World War II and provided the basis for… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement today in recognizing the Religious Freedom Restoration Act: “Throughout my years of service, I have worked to protect one of our most fundamental constitutional rights – the free exercise of religion.  This week, we celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, a bipartisan law that… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today sent a letter to United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Risk Management Agency Administrator, Brandon Willis, expressing his concerns with a recently finalized rule that folds current crop group risk insurance plans into a new single Area Risk Protection Insurance (ARPI) plan.   Under this new rule, written agreements for… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today questioned Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius on the Obamacare website failures and whether or not the Administration properly tested the website prior to its launch. Congressman Latta released the following statement after the hearing: “Last week we heard… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has signed on as an original cosponsor to the Keep Your Health Plan Act (H.R. 3350), a bill to allow insurance plans offered currently in the individual market to exist through 2014 and ensure that Americans who maintain their health care plan will not face a penalty under Obamacare. “We heard time and time again the President say, ‘if you like… Read more »

The office of Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) will host a constituent casework on-site to assist constituents who have concerns related to the federal government. A member of Congressman Latta’s staff will be available on the following dates and locations:   Tuesday, October 29, 2013 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Hicksville Village Hall Council Chambers 111 South Main… Read more »