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Latta: Biden Administration’s $6 Billion Payout to Iran is Wrong, Funds Should be Immediately Frozen

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Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) announced he co-sponsored two Congressional resolutions to disapprove of the Biden Administration’s effort to send $6 billion to Iran and to condemn the Hamas terrorist attack on the nation and people of Israel.  “Over the past few days, the world has watched in horror as Hamas terrorists infiltrated Israeli communities…

Latta Statement on the Attack of Israel

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Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) released the following statement in response to the attack by Hamas terrorists on the nation and people of Israel. Yesterday, as the news broke of the attack on Israel, Latta released a statement, here. “The brutality and terror that Hamas terrorists have rained upon the Israeli people cannot be overstated. “Going from town to town and house to…

Latta Recognizes National Manufacturing Day

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Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) provided the following statement to recognize National Manufacturing Day and the importance of manufacturing to the economies of Ohio and the United States: “I’m proud to represent over 81,000 men and women employed by the manufacturing industry in Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District. When our manufacturing industry thrives, so do the hardworking…

Latta, Clyburn Lead Bipartisan Nuclear Fuel Security Act

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Today, U.S. Representatives Bob Latta (R-OH5) and Jim Clyburn (D-SC6) re-introduced the Nuclear Fuel Security Act to establish and expand critical U.S. nuclear fuel programs to boost domestic uranium mining, production, enrichment, and conversion capacity. “The demand for domestic energy grows day by day, but without further investments in U.S. energy production, we will continue to…

Latta to Host Military Academy Informational Nights for Students and Families

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Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) announced his office will host two informational meetings for students and families from Ohio’s Fifth District regarding the United States Military Service Academy nomination and appointment process for the 2024 academic year.   Elyria Informational Meeting: October 3rd, 2023, at 7 p.m. Transportation and Community Center 40 East Avenue,…

Latta, Matsui Join Bicameral Effort to Evaluate Universal Service Fund

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Today, Chair of the Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5), and Ranking Member of the Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA7), announced they have joined the Universal Service Fund (USF) Working Group, a bicameral effort led in the U.S. Senate by Senators Ben Ray Luján…

Latta, Dingell Lead Bipartisan TREAT Act

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Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI6), both members of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee, re-introduced the TREAT Act, which would temporarily waive state reciprocity laws to allow mental telehealth services to be provided across state lines during the event of a public health emergency.   Currently, health care…

Passed by House: Latta’s Bill to Strike Down California’s Electric Vehicle Mandate

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Today, Congressman Bob Latta’s (R-OH5) legislation, the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act, was approved through a bipartisan vote in U.S. House of Representatives and now heads to the U.S. Senate for consideration. Latta is co-leading the legislation with Reps. John Joyce (R-PA13), Gus Bilirakis (R-FL12), and Jay Obernolte (R-CA23). The Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act…

Latta Statement on the Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks

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Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) released the following statement reflecting on the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks that took place in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania: “22 years ago, our nation was attacked by terrorists. 2,977 innocent American lives were lost, and families were left forever heartbroken. First responders put their all on the line as buildings crumbled and…

ICYMI: Latta’s Op-Ed in The Washington Times Addresses Biden Administration's Effort to End Production of Gas/Diesel Cars, Rapidly Expand Electric Vehicles

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Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) penned an op-ed in The Washington Times to address the Biden Administration’s effort to end production of gas and diesel cars and rapidly expand electric vehicle fleets in the United States.    Click here to read the full op-ed or below.  By: Congressman Bob Latta August 15, 2023 Since our inception as a…