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 »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today led a letter from the Ohio Congressional House delegation to U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Anthony Foxx, requesting the agency extend the hours of service emergency exemption, which is set to expire February 11, 2014. The exemption provides regulatory relief for commercial motor vehicles delivering propane and home heating… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his House colleagues this week in passing H.R. 7, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act. The legislation, of which the Congressman is a cosponsor, would establish a permanent, government-wide prohibition on taxpayer subsidies for abortion except when the life of the mother is in danger, or when the… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today delivered the following statement after listening to President Obama’s State of the Union address:
“Tonight, the President had an opportunity to address the American people about the state of our union,” said Congressman Latta. “I had hoped that he would use this time to take responsibility for the failures of Obamacare and provide a vision… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has invited Sherri Garner Brumbaugh of Findlay, Ohio, to be his guest for President Obama’s State of the Union address on Tuesday. Sherri is the president of Garner Transportation, a small family business that provides transportation, warehousing and logistics services throughout the Midwest.
“I am honored to have Sherri accompany me at the… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) today issued the following statement upon learning the Supreme Court’s decision to continue exemptions from the birth control and reproductive health coverage mandates under Obamacare for religious non-profits.
“As Americans, we are all blessed with fundamental freedoms, including religious liberty,” said Congressman Latta. “Today’s Supreme Court… Read more »
