Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues in passing H.R. 4828, the Conscience Protection Act, to ensure that health care providers are not required to participate in abortions if it violates their beliefs. The legislation protects hospitals, doctors, nurses, and insurance plans from having to to carry out, assist, or fund the procedure if they have conscientious objecti... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) raised concerns at a Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology hearing about proposed Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations and the negative effect they would have on small companies and customers. All five FCC commissioners testified at the “Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission” hearing. Lat... Read more »
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues in passing legislation aimed at addressing the opioid epidemic. The bill, the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act Conference Report, is a result of negotiations between the House and Senate to iron out differences between legislation each body previously passed to address the crisis. For detailed explanations of provisions i... Read more »
Today, Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) announced that Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) will serve on the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Conference Committee that will negotiate the annual defense bill. The NDAA establishes funding levels and sets policies for the nation’s defense. “The Constitution spells out that the United States Congress has the power to provide for the common defens... Read more »
Yesterday, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues in passing H.R. 4361, the Government Reform and Improvement Act, to make reforms that would ensure greater transparency and accountability at federal agencies. The legislation includes seven different provisions to protect federal agency IT data, implement standards for government employees, and prohibit midnight rulemaking b... Read more »
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues in passing H.R. 2646, the Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act, to make meaningful reforms to the current mental health system. The bill, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives with bipartisan support, is the first significant update to the mental health system in decades. H.R. 2646 improves mental health care coo... Read more »
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues in passing H.R. 1270, the Restoring Access to Medication Act, to increase flexibility and choice for health care consumers. The bill allows the use of health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to purchase over-the-counter (OTC) medication. Under a provision included in Obamacare, a doctor’s prescription... Read more »
Members of Congress will honor former Congressman Delbert “Del” Latta during a special order beginning at approximately 9:15 p.m. EDT tonight. The special order, which is being led by Congressman Steve Chabot, can be viewed on C-SPAN and is available here as well. Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) will join other Members of Congress in remembering his father on the House floor. Congressman D... Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement after House Republicans released “A Better Way for Tax Reform,” a blueprint for an overhaul of the tax code. The full tax blueprint is available here. “It’s been three decades since the last serious overhaul of our tax system, and it’s time that our tax code is brought up to speed with a modern economy. Today’s proposal does ... Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH) will be available for one-on-one meetings with constituents at the Van Wert County Annex, Commissioners’ Office, 114 East Main Street, Suite 200, in Van Wert on Wednesday, June 29. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., residents can meet individually with Congressman Latta and discuss the issues that are most important to them and their families. Staff will also be available to ass... Read more »
