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“We lost a wonderful man today, my father-in-law, Vernon Sloan, 91, of rural Stryker, Ohio – loving husband, father & community leader,” said Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green).   Obituary for Vernon Clark Sloan             Vernon Clark Sloan, age 91, of Stryker, Ohio, passed away October 7, 2017, at his home.… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) will host a forum addressing the opioid epidemic on Wednesday, October 18 in Schomburg Auditorium on the campus of Defiance College. Resource tables will open at 5:30 p.m. and the panel discussion will begin at 6:30 p.m. Joining Rep. Latta will be representatives from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) recognized National Manufacturing Day and the importance of manufacturing to the economies of Ohio and the United States. The manufacturing sector contributes $2.17 trillion to the U.S. economy annually and employs 12.3 million workers across the country. Latta also cosponsored a bipartisan concurrent resolution to recognize National… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) voted for legislation, H.R.  36, the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, which prohibits abortions after 20 weeks. According to substantial medical evidence, an unborn child is capable of experiencing pain 20 weeks after fertilization, if not earlier. The bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 232 to 187. Nearly… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) highlighted Ohio’s rural electric cooperatives and discussed the impact of the Internet of Things at an Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy hearing this morning. The hearing, “Powering America: Technology’s Role in Empowering Consumers,” examined how technology and changing consumer preferences has transformed our nation’s way of delivering… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), a cosponsor H.R. 2519, the American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act, applauded its passage by voice vote in the U.S. House of Representatives this evening. The resolution authorizes the U.S. Mint to issue a commemorative coin in 2019 for a one year period in honor of the 100th anniversary of the organization. The proceeds for the… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) hosted an event this morning celebrating the Ohio bald eagle license plate at the boardwalk in Magee Marsh Wildlife Area. Since the commencement of the license plate in 1999, funds from the program have helped acquire, develop, and restore habitats for bald eagles throughout Ohio. Latta was the original sponsor of the legislation in the Ohio General… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) participated in a panel discussion on Smart Cities at the 2017 Impact Ohio Toledo Conference this morning at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Toledo. Latta shared his perspective as Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection on technology like autonomous vehicles, the Internet of Things, and… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues on Thursday in passing H.R. 3354, the Make America Secure and Prosperous Appropriations Act. The passage of the bill is notable as it is the first time in nearly a decade that the U.S. House of Representatives has passed all 12 of the annual funding bills on time. The bills included a number of provisions supported by Latta… Read more »

Congressmen Bob Latta (R-OH) and Kurt Schrader (D-OR) have authored bipartisan legislation, the Small Entity Regulatory Relief Opportunity Act (SERRO), to provide regulatory relief for small businesses and entities under the jurisdiction of Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rules. Any entity that qualifies as a small business as defined by the Small Business Administration would be… Read more »