Robert Latta
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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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- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Protecting Domestic Mining Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
- VerifiedVoted Nay on To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
- VerifiedVoted Yea on To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
- VerifiedVoted Yea on In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Local Access to Courts Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Prison Staff Safety Enhancement 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 with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans 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 with Iran
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Stop Insider Trading 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 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 Nay on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Stop Insider Trading Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2027, and for other purposes
- VerifiedVoted Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea 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 Nay on Main Street Act
- VerifiedVoted Yea on Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability in FECA Act
- 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
- VerifiedSponsored: Advancing American Wi-Fi Against Foreign Adversaries Act
- VerifiedSponsored: HCBS Anti-Fraud Reporting Act of 2026
- VerifiedSponsored: HAMDT 195
- VerifiedSponsored: STOP Nitazenes Act
- VerifiedSponsored: SELF DRIVE Act of 2026
- VerifiedSponsored: SECURE Grid Act
- VerifiedSponsored: Stop Penalizing Working Seniors Act
- VerifiedSponsored: WIRELESS Leadership Act
- VerifiedSponsored: Over-the-Counter Monograph Drug User Fee Amendments
- VerifiedSponsored: Nuclear REFUEL (Recycling Efficient Fuels Utilizing Expedited Licensing) Act
Voting Record Feed
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
In the matter of allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
To amend the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 to extend the time period for which certain regulations concerning the North Atlantic right whale are effective
Local Access to Courts Act
Prison Staff Safety Enhancement Act
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
Stop Insider Trading Act
Stop Insider Trading Act
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
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
Stop Insider Trading Act
Stop Insider Trading Act
Main Street Act
Main Street Act
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.
Statements & Newsroom
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