Robert Latta
Sourced recordU.S. House - OH District 05 · Congressional District 5
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Robert E. Latta is a Republican Representative from Ohio, serving in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2007. Born 1956. Official website: https://latta.house.gov/
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Constitutional Government
20%The public record on individual rights, limited government, federalism, and constitutional checks and balances.
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Constitutional Government
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
20%The public record on life, family stability, parental authority, child protection, and human dignity.
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Life, Family & Human Dignity
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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Integrity & Public Leadership
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National Security, Law & Elections
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Economic Stewardship
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Economic Stewardship
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- PartialRobert Latta is a candidate for U.S. House - OH District 05profile identity· OpenFEC
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Yea on EARLY Act Reauthorization
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To name the Department of Veterans Affairs multispecialty clinic in Marietta, Georgia, as the “Colonel Michael H. Boyce Department of Veterans Affairs Multispecialty Clinic”
- VerifiedVoted Nay on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted No on On Agreeing to the Amendment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Privacy in Purchases Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Sunshine Protection Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Weatherizing Infrastructure in the North and Terrorism Emergency Readiness Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Improving Travel for American Families Act
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records relating to monetary settlements involving acts of sexual harassment
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Aye on Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884; and providing for consideration of the resolution H. Res. 1383
- VerifiedVoted Yea on TRIA Program Reauthorization Act
- VerifiedRaised $1,998,121.54 in the 2026 cycle
- VerifiedPublic statement: Latta Statement on America's Semiquincentennial
- VerifiedPublic statement: House Passes Latta and Matsui's Bill to Strengthen Grid Security
- VerifiedPublic statement: Latta Welcomes 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner to Capitol
- VerifiedPublic statement: Latta Pushes for Full Energy and Commerce Committee Consideration of the Ratepayer Protection Act
- VerifiedPublic statement: Latta Applauds FDA Approval of First New Sunscreen Ingredient in More Than 20 Years
- VerifiedNews coverage: Recent Filing Shows That Rep. Robert Latta Bought Over $1K Worth of Farmers & Merchants Stock - Benzinga
- VerifiedNews coverage: Ohio Democrats target Latta family’s 50-year congressional hold - Cleveland.com
Bills & Legislative Work
2026-06-04: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2026-06-03: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2026-04-30: On agreeing to the Latta amendment (A017) Agreed to by voice vote.
2026-06-25: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
2026-02-10: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 11.
2026-07-13: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
2025-12-10: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2025-09-04: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2025-09-17: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 254.
2025-06-12: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Public Statements
ilterlist"> Filter All Articles Blog District Events Opinion Pieces Press Releases July 4, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement on the United States of America's 250th anniversary of independence: "As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation's independence, we reflect on the extraordinary courage and conviction of the patriots who gathered in Philadelphia to declare that all people are created equal and endowed by their Cre
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement on the United States of America's 250th anniversary of independence: "As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation's independence, we reflect on the extraordinary courage and conviction of the patriots who gathered in Philadelphia to declare that all people are created equal and endowed by their Creator with the unalienabl... Read More » June 29, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases Today, the House of Representatives passed
/a> Today, the House of Representatives passed the Security Community Upgrades for a Resilient (SECURE) Grid Act, legislation introduced by Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-7). This bipartisan bill would empower states to fully assess risks to the electric grid from extreme weather, physical and cyber thr... Read More » June 25, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) we
/MediumResolution/baf6e28d-2032-4b4e-bcc7-da0a332e47b0.png" /> Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) welcomed Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition, Sarah Mathey, to the U.S. Capitol. Mathey, a recent graduate of Bowling Green High School, joined fellow winners from across the country in Washington, DC, for the unveiling of their artwork displayed at the Capitol. Her piece, “Hometown,” will hang in the Capitol for ... Read More » June 24, 2026 | Post
/a> Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5), Chairman of the Energy Subcommittee on Energy and Commerce, released the following statement after chairing a subcommittee markup on legislation aimed at protecting Americans from rising electricity costs: “We must ensure that American families are not left footing the bill for the significant grid upgrades and increased electricity demand driven by new AI inf... Read More » June 17, 2026 | Posted in Press Releases Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) rel
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