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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) will announce the winner of the 2014 Congressional Art Competition at a reception held at The University of Findlay’s Virginia B. Gardner Fine Arts Pavilion on Saturday, May 3. This year, 64 students from 11 schools located throughout Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District submitted their original artwork for the chance to have it displayed in the U.S. Capitol… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today released the following statement after joining his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in support for passage of H.R. 4486, the 2015 Fiscal Year Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Bill. “Our veterans have made incredible sacrifices in service to our country, and it is our duty to ensure they are taken care of upon… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) has been named the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s Legislator of the Year for his tireless efforts in promoting, protecting and preserving pro-sportsmen and sportswomen’s policies. Latta accepted the award at the organization’s annual dinner, where he also delivered the keynote address.  “I am honored to be named the National Shooting Sports… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) and French Ambassador Francois Delattre honored World War II veteran and life-long Wyandot resident Clyde Shull at a ceremony held Wednesday at The University of Findlay. The event was part of the Ambassador’s daylong visit to Northwest Ohio, which the Congressman arranged in an effort to showcase the economic, cultural and historic ties France has in the… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court’s announcement that it would uphold the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Cross-State Air Pollution Rule. “I am disappointed to hear that the U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the Cross-State Air Pollution Rule, which is yet another example of the EPA targeting America’s energy… Read more »

Students from Owens Community College's Culinary Arts Program and the University of Findlay's Hospitality Management Program will showcase their talents by preparing and serving a luncheon for French Ambassador Francois Delattre during his visit to Northwest Ohio on Wednesday, April 23. During the visit, which is organized by Congressman Bob Latta… Read more »

Today, U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), and Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) meeting on the Blanchard River Flood Risk Management Project (BRFRMP) in Findlay, Ohio.  "We appreciate the Army Corps Buffalo District meeting with local stakeholders this week about the schedule for… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) will host French Ambassador to the United States Francois Delattre in Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District on Wednesday, April 23. During his visit, the Ambassador will meet with local businesses and companies to discuss economic relations, will deliver an economic address at the University of Findlay, and will visit the Toledo Museum of Art’s new exhibit, The… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today released the following statement in support of H.R. 2575, the Save American Workers (SAW) Act, which the House passed today. The legislation would reinstate the definition of full-time employment to 40 hours, ultimately protecting jobs and ensuring that the American workforce is not pushed to part-time as employers determine how to pay for the… Read more »

At an Energy and Commerce Committee joint hearing between the Subcommittees on Energy and Power and Environment and the Economy, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) today questioned Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy regarding the unnecessary and over burdensome regulations imposed by the EPA on businesses and their impacts on Americans throughout the… Read more »