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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) is an original cosponsor of a bipartisan concurrent resolution to oppose the United Nations Arms Trade Treaty (ATT), H. Con. Res. 23, which includes concerns that the treaty may infringe on Americans' constitutional rights. “I have concerns that the ATT will infringe on the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding U.S. citizens to keep and bear arms.… Read more »

The Subcommittee on Communications and Technology held a hearing today titled “Oversight of the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet) and Emergency Communications.” Vice Chair of the subcommittee, Congressman Bob Latta (R – Bowling Green) provided the following opening statement at the hearing: “Public safety and emergency communications are an extremely important topic, one that… Read more »

A joint, bicameral report released by Congressional Republicans estimates an increase in health care premiums for some Americans, specifically young adults and the middle class, when major provisions of President Obama’s health care law go into effect next year. Analysis from the report projects an increase in Ohio health care premiums between 55 to 106 percent. “During the health care… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) received the National Association Manufacturers (NAM) Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence, March 12, 2013 at an event hosted by NAM member company Cooper Tire & Rubber Company. “With nearly 60,000 manufacturing jobs in the Fifth Congressional District, ensuring U.S. manufacturers are able to compete on a global scale is critical to… Read more »

LIMA —  Ohio farmers and agriculture leaders from the state sent a clear message to Congress on their annual lobbying trip to Washington: They want to see a farm bill approved soon. About 100 Ohio Farm Bureau members took part in the meetings this past week with members of Ohio’s delegation that included a session with U.S. House Speaker John Boehner, who told the group that he… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) announced the 2013 Congressional Art Competition and encouraged high school students in Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District to submit their original artwork. “The Congressional Art Competition is a tremendous opportunity to encourage and recognize the creative talents of our high school students from Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District.… Read more »

A joint, bicameral report released this week by Congressional Republicans outlines estimated increases in health care premiums for some Americans, specifically young adults and the middle class, when major provisions of President Obama’s health care law go into effect next year. Analysis from the report projects an increase in Ohio health care premiums between 55 to 106 percent. The… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) led an Ohio delegation letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Julius Genachowski urging the FCC to be transparent and open as the Commission finalizes rules regarding broadcast spectrum incentive auctions. “The auction is an important step in freeing up spectrum to meet the Nation’s exponentially growing need for mobile… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) is pleased to announce the opening of a district office in Findlay, Ohio.   “With the addition of the Findlay office, my staff and I will be accessible to provide assistance with federal departments and agencies, casework, and other constituent services to the people of Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District,” Latta said. “I look… Read more »

The office of Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) will host a Military Academy Information Night for the 2014 academic year. The informational meeting will take place from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, March 25th at the following location: Patrick Henry High School Cafeteria 6900 State Route 18 Hamler, OH 43524 At the meeting, potential candidates will be advised of… Read more »