Bob Latta * *
American politician // Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 5th district since December 11, 2007 // former Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 6th district (2001 – 2007) // former Member of the Ohio Senate from the 2nd district (1997 – 2000) // former Member of the Wood County Board of County Commissioners (1991–1997) // born April 18, 1956 in Bluffton, Ohio // Education: Bowling Green State University (BA) and University of Toledo (JD) // Republican
American politician // Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 5th district since December 11, 2007 // former Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 6th district (2001 – 2007) // former Member of the Ohio Senate from the 2nd district (1997 – 2000) // former Member of the Wood County Board of County Commissioners (1991–1997) // born April 18, 1956 in Bluffton, Ohio // Education: Bowling Green State University (BA) and University of Toledo (JD) // Republican
12.21.21
Congressional lawmakers are calling on technology companies to take the threat of websites that promote suicide seriously and limit their visibility after The New York Times published an investigation detailing how one such website allegedly contributed to the deaths of 45 individuals by suicide... Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.), Frank Pallone Jr. (D-N.J.), Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.), Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.), Morgan Griffith (R-Va.), Diana DeGette (D-Colo.), Bob Latta (R-Ohio), Mike Doyle (D-Pa.), Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) and Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) all signed the statement.
—Mychael Schnell, "Lawmakers call on tech firms to take threat of suicide site seriously, limit its visibility," 21 Dec. 2021 {11:08 AM EST}
U.S. Rep. Bob Latta Retweeted Rep. Mike Kelly The Senate recently announced updated guidance to safely reopen to visitors and public tours. Rep. Latta and I are seeking the same. The public is gathering for major sporting & entertainment events nationwide. Americans should be able to visit their Capitol once again, as well.
—Rep. Mike Kelly // Twitter // 21 Dec. 2021 // 8:31 AM
12.17.21
Great news to share: Yesterday, @RepLisaMcClain's bill that I am proud to cosponsor was signed into law, ensuring the 13 service members who were killed in Afghanistan on August 26, 2021, will be granted the Congressional Gold Medal for their bravery, heroism, and sacrifice. [Twitter link]
—U.S. Rep. Bob Latta // Twitter // 17 Dec. 2021 // 10:06 AM
12.8.21
In a twelve-month span, April '20 to April '21, there were +100,000 deaths related to drug overdoses. The rise in those overdoses was led by fentanyl & fentanyl related substances (FRS). These substances are more addicting & fatal than heroin, & 100x stronger than morphine.
—U.S. Rep. Bob Latta // Twitter // 8 Dec. 2021 // 9:02 AM
Latta and Griffith Lead HALT Fentanyl Act
—Rep. Bob Latta // House website (Press Release) // 8 Dec. 2021
Congressional lawmakers are calling on technology companies to take the threat of websites that promote suicide seriously and limit their visibility after The New York Times published an investigation detailing how one such website allegedly contributed to the deaths of 45 individuals by suicide... Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.), Frank Pallone Jr. (D-N.J.), Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.), Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.), Morgan Griffith (R-Va.), Diana DeGette (D-Colo.), Bob Latta (R-Ohio), Mike Doyle (D-Pa.), Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) and Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) all signed the statement.
—Mychael Schnell, "Lawmakers call on tech firms to take threat of suicide site seriously, limit its visibility," 21 Dec. 2021 {11:08 AM EST}
U.S. Rep. Bob Latta Retweeted Rep. Mike Kelly The Senate recently announced updated guidance to safely reopen to visitors and public tours. Rep. Latta and I are seeking the same. The public is gathering for major sporting & entertainment events nationwide. Americans should be able to visit their Capitol once again, as well.
—Rep. Mike Kelly // Twitter // 21 Dec. 2021 // 8:31 AM
12.17.21
Great news to share: Yesterday, @RepLisaMcClain's bill that I am proud to cosponsor was signed into law, ensuring the 13 service members who were killed in Afghanistan on August 26, 2021, will be granted the Congressional Gold Medal for their bravery, heroism, and sacrifice. [Twitter link]
—U.S. Rep. Bob Latta // Twitter // 17 Dec. 2021 // 10:06 AM
12.8.21
In a twelve-month span, April '20 to April '21, there were +100,000 deaths related to drug overdoses. The rise in those overdoses was led by fentanyl & fentanyl related substances (FRS). These substances are more addicting & fatal than heroin, & 100x stronger than morphine.
—U.S. Rep. Bob Latta // Twitter // 8 Dec. 2021 // 9:02 AM
Latta and Griffith Lead HALT Fentanyl Act
—Rep. Bob Latta // House website (Press Release) // 8 Dec. 2021
7.20.21
House passes host of bills to strengthen cybersecurity in wake of attacks
—Maggie Miller // 20 Jul. 2021 // 6:34 PM EDT
House passes host of bills to strengthen cybersecurity in wake of attacks
—Maggie Miller // 20 Jul. 2021 // 6:34 PM EDT
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 5th district
Incumbent
Assumed office December 11, 2007
Preceded by Paul Gillmor
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 6th district
In office January 3, 2001 – December 10, 2007
Preceded by Randy Gardner
Succeeded by Randy Gardner
Member of the Ohio Senate from the 2nd district
In office January 3, 1997 – December 31, 2000
Preceded by Steve Yarbrough
Succeeded by Randy Gardner
Member of the Wood County Board of County Commissioners
In office 1991–1997
Born: Robert Edward Latta
Spouse: Marcia Sloan (m. 1986)
Children: 2
Parent: Del Latta (father)
Incumbent
Assumed office December 11, 2007
Preceded by Paul Gillmor
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 6th district
In office January 3, 2001 – December 10, 2007
Preceded by Randy Gardner
Succeeded by Randy Gardner
Member of the Ohio Senate from the 2nd district
In office January 3, 1997 – December 31, 2000
Preceded by Steve Yarbrough
Succeeded by Randy Gardner
Member of the Wood County Board of County Commissioners
In office 1991–1997
Born: Robert Edward Latta
Spouse: Marcia Sloan (m. 1986)
Children: 2
Parent: Del Latta (father)