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Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues in passing S. 1094, the bipartisan Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Accountability and Whistleblower Protection Act by a vote of 368-55. The legislation will now head to the President’s desk to be signed into law. S. 1094 reforms the agency and allows the VA Secretary to remove, demote, or suspend any VA employee for… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues in passing landmark financial reform that would revitalize main street, provide relief for small and community banks, and roll back the most burdensome aspects of the Dodd-Frank regulatory bill. H.R. 10, the Financial CHOICE Act, ends taxpayer bailouts of Wall Street banks and cuts the deficit by $24 billion. More than 1,900… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) released the following statement after the announcement by Anthem to pull out of Ohio's Obamacare exchanges in 2018. In Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District, this could potentially leave three counties with zero insurers. Five other counties in the district could be left with only one insurer in their individual marketplaces as well. “The failure… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues in passing several pieces of legislation to combat trafficking and protect vulnerable children. The bills empower law enforcement to track and detain traffickers, strengthen victims rights, and improve reporting requirements for cases of abuse.   “Human trafficking is a heinous crime that continues to occur in… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) voted in favor of several pieces of bipartisan legislation improving care and services for America’s veterans that passed the U.S. House of Representatives this week. The bills establish a pilot program for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), provide a boost for veterans’ cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs), and streamline the disability claims… Read more »

On Saturday, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) participated in the 100th anniversary celebration of Camp Miakonda in Toledo. The Boy Scout camp opened in 1917 and is the oldest in Ohio. Latta participated in the Boy Scouts growing up and was a camper at Camp Miakonda. “Like many in Northwest Ohio, I have fond memories of my time spent at Camp Miakonda — from the world’s longest… Read more »

Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection (DCCP), highlighted Ohio’s role as an ‘e-commerce hub’ in his opening statement at a hearing entitled, “Disrupter Series: Delivering to Consumers.” Testifying in front of the committee were representatives from Postmates, Flirtey, and the Association… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) joined his colleagues in passing several pieces of legislation supporting law enforcement and first responders as part of National Police Week. These bills honor the sacrifice of police officers and ensure they have the resources to do their jobs and keep the public safe. “We owe a debt of gratitude to our police officers and first responders… Read more »

In an effort to encourage forwarding-thinking initiatives that will ensure America’s future includes an affordable and secure electric system, Congressmen Bob Latta (R-OH) and Jerry McNerney (D-CA) have introduced a resolution, H.Res. 334, stating that the sense and commitment of the United States House of Representatives is to advance the modernization of the United States’ energy… Read more »

Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) announced Ethan Cawley, a student at Cory-Rawson High School, as the winner of Ohio’s Fifth District 2017 Congressional Art Competition at an event on Saturday in Findlay. In a ceremony at the Marathon Center for the Performing Arts, Latta honored Mr. Cawley for his winning art piece along with three Honorable Mention winners, Delaney McQuown, Mac… Read more »