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Protecting 2nd Amendment Rights

As an avid outdoorsman and hunter, the 2nd Amendment holds special significance to me. Owning and using a firearm is not just a privilege, it's a right enshrined in the U.S. Constitution by our Founders. With the 2nd Amendment under continuous attack, I believe that we must stand up and protect the God-given right for law-abiding Americans to own, keep, and maintain firearms.

To me, the 2nd Amendment and the right to own arms is not up for debate. That's why I've received the endorsement of the NRA throughout my public service and maintain a 100% scorecard.

Cutting Runaway Washington Spending

Runaway Washington spending is one of the greatest threats our nation faces, burying our children and grandchildren under mountains of debt. This is a bipartisan problem as both parties love to spend when they're in power.

In my view, our government should operate like a family at the kitchen table, spending only what we take in. I voted for a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution that ensures that our country isn't just writing IOUs for future generations to pay.

I've supported legislation that resulted in the largest cuts in domestic discretionary spending since World War II. However, more must be done to rein in our nation's debt.

Standing Up for Life

America has a long history of standing up for the vulnerable, and there isn't a group more vulnerable than the unborn. Protecting life is one of my utmost priorities, and that's why I have a 100% record with Ohio Right to Life.

I believe that Roe vs. Wade was decided by activist judges and should be reversed. At the same time, we can't wait to end the most egregious anti-life policies including late-term abortions and federal funding for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.

Securing the Border, Fixing Our Broken Immigration System

What makes America great is the belief in the rule of law, in that we are all playing by the same set of rules. However, our broken immigration system has led to a country where millions are here illegally while those looking to come into the country legally must wait for years.

The fixes to the system should be straightforward and it starts with securing our border. If our nation isn't able to control who is coming into our country, then the other changes won't mean a thing. We also need to institute e-verify to ensure employers don't profit off of illegal work.

At the same time, we can't let cities and localities flaunt the law and refuse to carry out the laws of the land, also known as 'sanctuary cities.' It's time these sanctuary jurisdictions are ended, once and for all.

Providing for the Common Defense

We have the world's greatest fighting force thanks to the outstanding men and women that volunteer to serve in our armed forces. With a world that is becoming increasingly dangerous, it's important that our military has the resources they need to confront those that seek to do us harm. That list includes terrorist organizations and rogue states like North Korea and Iran.

In addition to ensuring our military is fully supported, we must take care of our veterans that have bravely served our country. That means fixing the VA and ensuring that the promises that were made to them are kept.

Creating Jobs and Growing the Economy

Under the Obama Administration, one trillion dollars’ worth of new regulations were put into place. I've fought against the bureaucracy every step of the way. In order for our nation's small businesses to grow, we need to lift the burden of over-regulation and over-taxation off of them.

That also means fixing our convoluted, broken tax system. Our tax code is over 70,000 plus pages of carve-outs and exemptions that only serves corporate interests, not the little guy. That's why I worked to pass legislation to ensure we have a tax code that is simpler and fairer to Ohio families and small businesses.

The new tax law also means hardworking Ohioans keep more of their hard-earned money. Eliminating burdensome regulations and cutting taxes will ensure our economy is running at full speed.

Repealing Obamacare; Promoting Patient-Centered Health Care

Obamacare has been a failure, resulting in skyrocketing premiums, fewer choices for patients, and counties across the country that have no insurers on the individual marketplace. Out of the 23 co-ops set up under Obamacare, 19 of them have failed. In 2016, 6.5 million people chose to go without health care and pay an IRS penalty rather than buy insurance at the sky-high premiums under Obamacare. Simply put - Obamacare must be repealed.

I have been steadfast in my opposition to Obamacare in Congress. I have voted repeatedly to repeal it in favor of patient-centered health care. Health care decisions should be between you and your doctor, not left up to government bureaucrats. Under the tax law that has been signed into law by the President, the individual mandate is repealed, providing needed relief to millions of families.

We need to get rid of all of this disastrous law once and for all, and I believe that we should eliminate the Senate filibuster to get it done. Obamacare is causing real problems for Ohio families, and it's time for it to go.

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BOB LATTA RE-ELECTED TO CONTINUE SERVING OHIO’S FIFTH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT IN CONGRESS

November 4, 2020

BOWLING GREEN, OH – U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) provided the following statement after being re-elected by the people of Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District to continue serving on their behalf in the U.S. House of Representatives: “It is an honor and privilege to …

BOB LATTA HONORED BY ENDORSEMENTS FOR 2020 ELECTION

October 30, 2020

BOWLING GREEN, OH – U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) provided the following statement after receiving the below endorsements: “I am honored to receive the endorsement of numerous organizations for my re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives as Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District’s Representative in Congress. The Coronavirus …

Bob Latta Endorsed by Ohio Right To Life

June 15, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 15, 2020 CONTACT: Rebecca Card, [email protected] Bob Latta Endorsed by Ohio Right To Life BOWLING GREEN, OH – U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has been endorsed by the Ohio Republican Party. “I am proud to be running for re-election and am honored to receive …

Bob Latta Endorsed by Ohio Republican Party

January 16, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 14, 2020 CONTACT: Rebecca Card, [email protected] Bob Latta Endorsed by Ohio Society of CPAs BOWLING GREEN, OH – U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has been endorsed by the Ohio Republican Party. “I am honored to receive the endorsement of the Ohio Republican Party,” said Latta. …

ICYMI: Liz Cheney Addresses Full Room at Bob Latta’s Lincoln -Reagan Day Dinner

April 22, 2019

BOWLING GREEN, OH – Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY), spoke to a full room at Congressman Bob Latta’s 2019 Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner in Archbold on Monday night. The dinner was held at Sauder Village and featured Wyoming’s At-Large Congresswoman and Chair of the House GOP Conference. Congresswoman Cheney started her …

Liz Cheney to Speak at Bob Latta’s 5th Congressional District Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner TONIGHT

April 19, 2019

BOWLING GREEN, OH – Congresswoman Liz Cheney (R-WY), Conference Chair of the House GOP and the highest-ranking Republican woman in Congress, will speak this evening at Congressman Bob Latta’s 2019 Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner. The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and will be held at Sauder Village in Archbold. The …

Latta Announces Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner with Featured Speaker, GOP House Conference Chair Liz Cheney

March 11, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 11, 2019 Latta Announces Lincoln-Reagan Day Dinner with Featured Speaker, GOP House Conference Chair Liz Cheney BOWLING GREEN, OH – Congressman Bob Latta welcomes Congresswoman Liz Cheney, Conference Chair of the House GOP and highest-ranking Republican woman in Congress, as the featured speaker at his 2019 …

Findlay Courier: Bob Latta “Remains Right for the 5th District”

November 1, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 30, 2018 CONTACT: Tim Monaco [email protected] Findlay Courier: Bob Latta “Remains Right for the 5th District” BOWLING GREEN, OH – The Findlay Courier Editorial Board has endorsed U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) for re-election in Ohio’s 5th Congressional District in an editorial printed this morning. The Courier …

Bob Latta Endorsed by Ohio Society of CPAs

August 30, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 30, 2018 CONTACT: Tim Monaco (419) 581-9934 Bob Latta Endorsed by Ohio Society of CPAs BOWLING GREEN, OH – U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has been endorsed by the Ohio Society of CPAs (OSCPA). In their announcement, the OSCPA pointed to …

Bob Latta Receives “Friend of Agriculture” Designation from the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation

August 15, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 15, 2018 CONTACT: Tim Monaco (618) 977-3904 Bob Latta Receives “Friend of Agriculture” Designation from the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation BOWLING GREEN, OH – U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has received a “Friend of Agriculture” designation from the Ohio Farm Bureau …

Bob Latta Receives Endorsement From The Ohio State Medical Association PAC

July 26, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 26, 2018 CONTACT: Tim Monaco (618) 977-3904 Bob Latta Receives Endorsement From The Ohio State Medical Association PAC BOWLING GREEN, OH – U.S. Representative Bob Latta (R-Bowling Green) has received the endorsement of the Ohio State Medical Association PAC (OSMA). In a …

The Findlay Courier: 5th U.S. House Race

May 3, 2018

Thursday, April 28, 2018 In some election, someone may be able to dethrone U.S. Rep. Bob Latta in Ohio’s 5th Congressional District. But that doesn’t appear likely to happen this primary, in our view, not because of a lack of qualified candidates, but because …

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