BOWLING GREEN, OH — Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) today presented Paulding County Veteran William Young with a Bronze Star for his meritorious service in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Young served as one of the members of the ‘B’ Company, 720th Military Police Battalion, Military Police Brigade. This Bronze Star awarded to Young…
On National Manufacturing Day, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) released the following statement highlighting the crucial role manufacturing plays in Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District and across the country: “Ohio’s Fifth District is home to more than 1,000 manufacturers that support 86,000 manufacturing jobs — the most in the state of Ohio. In ‘The Heart of It…
BOWLING GREEN, OH – This week, Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) joined Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA4) and more than 60 Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives in a visit to Eagle Pass, Texas, located at the southern border. Members spoke with Border Patrol agents and discussed possible solutions to stem the humanitarian and national security crisis at…
Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green, OH) As we take time to honor and thank our nation’s heroes this Veterans Day, I have been reflecting upon a journey I embarked on with an outstanding group of Vietnam Veterans – and it all started over two years ago. In July of 2021, I received a book at…
In 1918, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, the Great War, later known as World War I, officially came to an end. A year later, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 as “Armistice Day,” which is now what we call Veterans Day. Today, we honor the men and women…
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) joined the USO Congressional Caucus on Capitol Hill to assemble USO Care Packages, filled with snacks, toiletries, and other items that will be delivered to military service members stationed around the world. The USO strengthens America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home, and country, throughout their service…
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) hosted a roundtable with members of the propane and natural gas industry from Ohio for a discussion to examine the current challenges facing the home heating industry. The representatives from the natural gas and propane industries discussed with the Congressman topics that include labor, supply chains, supply and demand, government regulations,…
U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) provided the following statement announcing his re-election bid in Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District: “The people who call Ohio home represent the best of our country. It is my greatest honor to represent such hardworking Americans who are committed to our country’s success both at home and abroad. While it is always hard…
On Thursday, August 26 the Antwerp School invited the press, village officials, Engineers, school board, and the public to see and hear the exciting news! The Antwerp School had the school board and others participate in a ceremonial groundbreaking to for the new Innovation Center. It should be completed next year, and will feature multiple…
Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) penned a letter to the United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General and Chief Executive Officer Louis DeJoy requesting to permanently transfer the mail processing activities for Northwest Ohio’s mail from the Michigan Metroplex back to the Toledo Processing and Distribution Center (P&DC). The local postal carriers and the people who…
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Congressman Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) highlighted the benefits of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act at an Energy and Commerce (E&C) Subcommittee on Energy hearing. The hearing, entitled “The Benefits of Tax Reform on the Energy Sector and Consumers,” discussed the economic impacts of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, particularly on small businesses, consumers,…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — 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…
