Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) provided the following statement after the release of the Bureau of Economic Analysis report showing that the economy grew at annualized rate of 33.1% during the 3rd quarter. “The U.S. economy shattered records and exceeded expectations during the 3rd quarter as Americans got back to work and small businesses reopened. Our nation’s path to recovery is far from ... Read More »
U.S. Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) provided the following statement in support of the China Task Force Act after becoming a co-sponsor of the legislation: “The 137 bills included in the China Task Force Act will help secure our supply chains and ensure American leadership in the race for technological innovation. The Chinese Communist Party (CPP) perpetuates violations of human rights in China and... Read More »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) provided the following statement after the confirmation of Judge Amy Coney Barrett as a Supreme Court Justice of the United States: “Confirming Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court marks a historic night for the American people. In the highest court of the United States, it is important to have someone who will interpret the law, not make it. Judge Barrett has... Read More »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) provided the following statement after the announcement of earning the Guardian of Small Business award from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB): “It is an honor to be recognized for my strong, pro-growth voting record. During my time in Congress, and throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, I have worked to ensure small businesses have the resources and a... Read More »
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) provided the following statement on the September unemployment rates: “Democrats predicted our unemployment rates would indefinitely skyrocket because of the pandemic, but that is far from the truth thanks to policies set in place and supported by Republicans in Congress and the White House. “In September, our national unemployment rate decreased for the fifth ... Read More »
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a number of bills Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) authored, including the Cyber Sense Act, the Enhancing Grid Security through Public-Private Partnerships Act, the SMART IoT Act, and the Advancing Unmanned Delivery Services Act. The SMART IoT Act and the Advancing Unmanned Delivery Services Act were included in the American COMPETE Act. “The ongoing pa... Read More »
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) signed onto a discharge petition to force a vote in the U.S. House of Representatives to extend the successful Paycheck Protection Program. Congress authorized the PPP with Congressman Latta’s support in order to help small businesses and their employees during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Despite $128 billion remaining in PPP funds, the program expired on... Read More »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) provided the following statement after President Trump’s announcement of the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court: “I commend President Trump’s nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to serve on our nation’s highest court. Judge Coney Barrett has impeccable credentials and a strong record of upholding the Constitution. She is somebody who wil... Read More »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) provided the following statement after the announcement of earning the Energy Champion award from the American Energy Alliance (AEA) for his votes supporting affordable energy, innovation, and market-oriented energy and environment policies: “I am proud to be recognized as one of AEA’s Energy Champions in Congress. During my time in Congress, I have worked to cut red ... Read More »
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI12) introduced H.R. 8283, the Temporary Reciprocity to Ensure Access to Treatment (TREAT) Act, to provide temporary licensing reciprocity for health care professionals in all states for all types of services during designated public health emergency declarations, like the COVID-19 pandemic. Telehealth has become a lifeline ... Read More »
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded funds to improve the quality and delivery of care provided by three health centers in Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District. Health centers receiving grant funding are: Neighborhood Health Association of Toledo, Inc. - $127,212 County of Wood - $90,523 Family Health Care of Northwest Ohio, Inc. - $115,167 “It is great news that health ce... Read More »
The U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding funds to three airports located in Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District. These funds will be used to implement various safety and infrastructure upgrades at each airport facility. Airports receiving grant funding are: Wood County Regional - $1,700,000 to build and extend taxiways Hardin County - $78,380 to rebuild an apron Toledo Express - $9,841,05... Read More »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5), Republican Leader of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications and Technology, and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Commissioner Brendan Carr visited MetaLINK Technologies in Defiance, A Renewed Mind in Perrysburg, and Buckeye Broadband in Perrysburg. “Broadband providers across the country, like the ones we met with today in Ohio’s Fifth Congress... Read More »
After discussions with Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5), the United States Postal Service (USPS) has ordered Northwest Ohio mail to be sent to the Mail Processing Plant in Cleveland instead of the Metroplex facility in Pontiac, Michigan through the 2020 election. According to information provided to Congressman Latta’s office, USPS Headquarters has said that they will divert Ohio mail normally bound ... Read More »
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) visited three fire departments in Defiance County today to thank firefighters for their service to their communities and discuss recent Federal grants that were awarded to the departments. Latta visited the Highland Township Fire Department in Ayersville, the City of Defiance Fire Department, and the Village of Hicksville Fire Department. He spoke with Highland Townsh... Read More »
