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House Passes Latta Bill to Improve Internet Access in Rural Communities

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Today, the House of Representatives voted to pass a bipartisan bill introduced by Energy and Commerce Republican Leader of the Communications and Technology Subcommittee, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5), that works to ensure federal resources are appropriately allocated to communities that lack access to the internet. Currently, our broadband maps are outdated and are oftentimes…

Latta Supports More Cures, Not Fewer

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Click HERE to watch Congressman Latta speak on the House floor in support of the bipartisan Lower Costs, More Cures Act.  Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) voted against H.R.3, a partisan bill that would result in fewer cures, would harm innovation, and will never become law. Instead, Congressman Latta voted in support of H.R. 19, the Lower Costs, More Cures Act, a bipartisan…

Latta: Bipartisan Plan Better for People Needing Medicine

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 Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) penned an op-ed in the Lima News shining a spotlight on the Lower Costs, More Cures Act, a bipartisan plan for lowering the costs of prescription medications for people across the country. Bipartisan plan better for people needing medicine By: Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) December 11, 2019 As the cost of prescription drugs…

Latta Votes to Support Our Troops and Their Families

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Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) joined his colleagues in the House of Representatives in voting to pass this year’s National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that would provide resources to continue to rebuild military readiness, increase pay for service members by over 3 percent, and repeal the “Widow’s tax,” which prevents the family of a fallen service member to…

Latta Invites Mid-Ohio Energy to Participate in Energy and Commerce Innovation Showcase

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Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) participated in the “Energy and Environment Innovation Showcase” hosted by House Energy and Commerce Committee Republicans to highlight the importance of investing in the development and deployment of breakthrough technologies to reduce emissions, power the economy of tomorrow, and provide greater value to American consumers. With more than 15…

Latta’s Bipartisan Bill to Combat Robocalls PASSES HOUSE

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Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill to combat illegal robocalls hounding Americans across the country. Included in this legislative package is a bill introduced by Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5), the STOP Robocalls Act, that gives phone companies and the Federal Communications Commission the tools they need to fight back against robocalls. Latta provided the…

Energy and Commerce Committee Advances Latta Priorities

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Today, the Energy and Commerce Committee concluded a two-day markup where members voted to pass a number of bipartisan bills working to improve health care access for new and expecting mothers, increase rural broadband capabilities, boost our economy, and more. Congressman Latta released the following statement at the conclusion of today’s markup: “The bipartisan bills the Committee…

Latta Votes to Ensure Veterans Receive Recognition and Benefits

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the House of Representatives voted to pass a number of bills working to ensure our nation’s veterans receive the recognition and benefits they deserve and have earned. Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH05) released the following statement upon the bills’ passage: “Every veteran deserves the recognition and benefits they have earned for their…

Latta Honors Our Nation’s Veterans

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BOWLING GREEN, OH – Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH05) released the following statement in recognition of Veterans Day: “I would like to extend my gratitude and appreciation to all veterans who have served our great country and fought at home and abroad to defend and protect the values, liberties, and freedoms we as Americans hold so dear.  Each veteran is a true hero and has made…