Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation introduced by Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) to combat the opioid crisis. H.R. 4284, the INFO Act, will establish an accessible database for information and resources that can be used by health care providers, state and local governments, pharmacists, advocates, and law enforcement. Additionally, the INFO Act will track… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) voted to pass a package of three appropriations bills this morning to fund military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, water infrastructure, and energy among other priorities. In addition, the legislation, H.R. 5895, included provisions long-supported by Latta. For instance, the bill maintains a Congressional pay freeze that has… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement after President Trump signed the VA MISSION Act into law to improve access to health care for veterans and streamline a number of veteran programs.
“We owe it to our veterans to ensure that the promises made to them are kept,” said Latta. “The current VA Choice program is too difficult and cumbersome for many… Read more »
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) helped welcome veterans to the National Mall as part of the Flag City Honor Flight’s trip to Washington. Honor Flights take veterans to see the memorials that were built in honor of their service at no cost to the veterans. The Flag City Honor Flight organization is based in Findlay and helps plan trips for veterans from around the region.… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement after the May jobs report exceeded expectations by showing 223,000 jobs were created, wages are on the rise, and unemployment matching its lowest rate of the last 49 years. According to the Labor Department figures, average hourly earnings increased by 2.7 percent from a year earlier. Unemployment now stands at 3.8%,… Read more »
Memorial Day provides a time for every person to reflect upon the ultimate sacrifice that countless men and women have made in service to our nation. While every era in American history is unique – different economies, varying ways of life, ever-changing geography – there are a few constants. Throughout every period, you can find those unafraid to support the values that make our country… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues in passing the bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) this morning to provide members of the military with the largest pay raise in nine years, improve military readiness, and rehabilitate and replace worn out military equipment. The legislation passed by a vote of 351 to 66.
“After years of drawdowns under… Read more »
Legislation that Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has co-sponsored, the Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research (STAR) Act, was approved by the House of Representatives last evening. As it has already passed the Senate, it now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. The Childhood Cancer STAR Act is the most comprehensive childhood cancer… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues in voting to pass S. 2155, the Economic Growth, Regulatory Relief, and Consumer Protection Act, to provide greater regulatory relief for community banks, protect consumers, and increase access to capital for small businesses this afternoon. The bipartisan legislation, which passed the Senate in March, will now head to the… Read more »
