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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement in response to a considerable amount of absentee ballots issued in Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District that have not been received by voters. The ballots were mailed on time by a number of county board of elections, but hundreds still have not reached their destinations. By Ohio law, the ballots must be postmarked for return by November 7. “It was brought to my attention late last week that a considerable number of voters a... Read more

The Findlay Post Office was officially named the Michael Garver Oxley Memorial Post Office in a ceremony this morning at the Marathon Performing Arts Center in Findlay. The dedication included remarks from Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), who authored the legislation to name the post office after the late Congressman, and a representative from the United States Postal Service. The joint ceremony also included the naming of a portion of U.S. Route 30 as the Congressman Michael G. Oxley Me... Read more

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement after Federal regulators announced substantial premium increases for people purchasing health insurance on Healthcare.gov. “It’s very evident that promise after promise made by Obamacare proponents have not been kept. However, it’s hard to find as damaging a falsehood as what the public was told about the cost of their health care. While many said that premiums for the typical American family would decrease — some said by as ... Read more

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has been presented with the Tax Fighter Award from the National Tax Limitation Committee (NTLC) for his strong pro-taxpayer voting record in the 114th Congress. Latta scored a 90% on key votes highlighted by the organization. “It’s important to stand up for Ohio taxpayers that see a significant portion of their paycheck heading to Washington each month,” said Latta. “Whether it’s getting rid of the ill-conceived death tax, simplifying a broken tax code, or... Read more

Next Friday, October 28, 2016, the Findlay Post Office will be officially dedicated as the Michael Garver Oxley Memorial Post Office Building in a ceremony held at the Marathon Performing Arts Center. The joint ceremony will also include the naming of a portion of U.S. Route 30 as the Congressman Michael G. Oxley Memorial Highway. Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), author of the legislation to name the post office, will give remarks. State Representative Robert Sprague, who introduced the ... Read more

BOWLING GREEN, OH – Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) and Ohio State Auditor Dave Yost discussed the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) with local stakeholders yesterday in Defiance. The meeting covered the recent audit conducted by Auditor Yost’s office regarding structural weaknesses of SNAP. Administrators, investigators, and educators affiliated with the SNAP program also participated. “Preserving the integrity of the SNAP program is important so that taxpayers know that ... Read more

BOWLING GREEN, OH – Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) heard from representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers yesterday who gave an update on the progress made toward clearing contaminated land in Luckey. The 40 acres of property, located at 21200 Luckey Road, was previously used for beryllium and magnesium processing. Last year, the Corps awarded a contract for remediation of the Luckey Site. On hand for the discussion were local officials from the Village of Luckey, Troy Townshi... Read more

BOWLING GREEN, OH – Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) hosted a discussion today in Defiance about the Internet of Things (IoT) and its impact on agriculture. The Internet of Things is the connection of physical devices, vehicles, buildings, and other items that are embedded with electronics, software, sensors, and network connectivity. IoT enables these objects to collect and exchange data, increasing efficiency and effectiveness of operations. “The Internet of Things has the potential to ... Read more

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) celebrated National Manufacturing Day by recognizing the work of Ohio manufacturers. Latta represents Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District which is home to 60,000 manufacturing jobs, and he serves on the House Energy and Commerce Committee which oversees the majority of legislation affecting the the manufacturing sector. In response to Latta’s strong track record of supporting Ohio manufacturers and employees, Whirlpool Corporation... Read more

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) issued the following statement for the 40th anniversary of the Hyde Amendment. The Hyde Amendment is a provision included in government funding bills that restricts taxpayer funding from being used for abortion. “The introduction of the Hyde Amendment to protect life was a revolutionary idea that still shares the support of the American people,” said Latta. “With a large majority believing that taxpayer money should not be used to carry out abortions, it’s... Read more