Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has introduced a resolution, H.Res. 737, honoring Gold Star Families by designating March 2, 2018 as “Gold Star Families Remembrance Day.” The resolution would honor and recognize the sacrifices made by the families of military members who gave their lives to defend freedom and protect America. This March 2 will be the 89th anniversary of President… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce (E&C) Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection, applauded the signing of the Protecting Young Athletes from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act into law today. The subcommittee that Latta chairs has jurisdiction over the health and safety of athletes, and he has been outspoken in his… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has announced submissions for the 2018 Congressional Art Competition are being accepted until March 1, 2018. All artwork will be displayed at Owens Community College in Perrysburg Township. High school age students that live or attend school in Ohio’s 5th Congressional District are encouraged to submit their best effort.
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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues in supporting two pieces of legislation to overhaul Congressional sexual harassment policies and change the process of reporting sexual harassment claims under the Congressional Accountability Act. The bill, H.R. 4924, and resolution, H.Res. 724, both passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a voice vote.
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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) is highlighting the recent announcement from a Defiance-based company, SB Financial Group, Inc. (“SB Financial”), that they will use tax relief, and significant positive effect on earnings from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, to invest in their communities, pay employee bonuses, and improve services for their customers. SB Financial, a diversified… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) is highlighting the profound impact that tax relief from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is having on the American economy despite only being in effect for one full month. More than 300 companies have now announced bonuses, higher wages for employees, and increased investment due to the legislation that Latta voted for in December. Three million workers… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) will be joined by Major James M. Bell, a Senior U.S. Army Aviator and lawyer who recently served as Political-Military Strategic Planner on the Joint Staff at the Pentagon, for tonight’s State of the Union Address. Major Bell has also served as a Military Academy Liaison Officer for West Point Admissions and is on Congressman Latta’s U.S. Military… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues in passing legislation, S. 534, that would mandate the reporting of child and sexual abuse in amateur athletics organizations, strengthen civil remedies for survivors of sexual abuse, and clarify the duties of national athletic bodies when presented with child abuse allegations. The legislation, the Protecting Young Victims… Read more »
Congressmen Bob Latta (R-Ohio) and Dave Loebsack (D-IA) have introduced bipartisan legislation to improve connectivity in rural areas in order to reduce barriers to implementation of precision agriculture. The legislation, the Precision Agriculture Connectivity Act, requires the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to form a task force in conjunction with the U.S. Department of… Read more »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has signed onto legislation, H.R. 4852, introduced by Arizona Congresswoman and former Air Force Pilot Martha McSally, that would ensure that the military and individuals performing national security activities within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would receive their pay. Under current law, active-duty troops and other personnel deemed… Read more »
