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Robert E. Latta

Robert E. Latta

RRepublicanOH-5 · Representative
60
/ 100
Average
Attendance100
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone31
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 100
Transparency53
Avg: 55

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
42
Total Statements
19
Floor Speeches
23
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Environment: 17Taxes: 15Trade: 12Healthcare: 10Defense: 9Infrastructure: 8Veterans: 4Technology: 4China: 4Economy: 4Agriculture: 3Crime & Justice: 3Labor: 3Housing: 3Foreign Policy: 3

Speech Tone

Ceremonial: 14Bipartisan: 13Neutral: 9Urgent: 5Partisan Attack: 1

Statements (42)

Press Release2026-07-04Ceremonial
Latta Statement on America's Semiquincentennial

Latta Statement on America's Semiquincentennial 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…

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Press Release2026-06-29BipartisanTradeInfrastructure
House Passes Latta and Matsui's Bill to Strengthen Grid Security

House Passes Latta and Matsui's Bill to Strengthen Grid Security 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,…

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Floor Speech2026-06-29BipartisanEnvironmentTradeTechnologyHR7257
SECURING COMMUNITY UPGRADES FOR A RESILIENT GRID ACT

SECURING COMMUNITY UPGRADES FOR A RESILIENT GRID ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 108 (Monday, June 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 108 (Monday, June 29, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4296-H4297] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2026-06-25
Latta Welcomes 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner to Capitol

Latta Welcomes 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner to Capitol 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…

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Press Release2026-06-24UrgentEnvironmentTechnologyInfrastructure
Latta Pushes for Full Energy and Commerce Committee Consideration of the Ratepayer Protection Act

Latta Pushes for Full Energy and Commerce Committee Consideration of the Ratepayer Protection Act 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…

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Floor Speech2026-06-18CeremonialDefense
RECOGNIZING GAVIN MINICH ON HIS OFFER OF APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY

RECOGNIZING GAVIN MINICH ON HIS OFFER OF APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 103 (Thursday, June 18, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E588] From the Congressional…

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Press Release2026-06-17BipartisanHealthcareTaxesTrade
Latta Applauds FDA Approval of First New Sunscreen Ingredient in More Than 20 Years

Latta Applauds FDA Approval of First New Sunscreen Ingredient in More Than 20 Years Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement after the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that bemotrizinol has been added to the list of permitted sunscreen active ingredients.…

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Press Release2026-06-15
The Courier: What Northern Ohio Means to Me

The Courier: What Northern Ohio Means to Me Read an excerpt of the op-ed below, or click here to read the piece in its entirety. “When I think of home, I think of my deep family roots in Ohio. My dad, Del Latta, was the second of six children, and was born in Weston and spent the formative years of…

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Press Release2026-06-09BipartisanTrade
Latta Welcomes Members of the British-American Parliamentary Group to Washington, DC

Latta Welcomes Members of the British-American Parliamentary Group to Washington, DC Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) welcomed members of the British-American Parliamentary Group to Washington, D.C., to strengthen the longstanding partnership between the United States and the United Kingdom and…

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Press Release2026-06-05BipartisanTaxesDefense
Latta Pays Tribute to Ohio Fallen Hero Edward D. Brown at Normandy American Cemetery

Latta Pays Tribute to Ohio Fallen Hero Edward D. Brown at Normandy American Cemetery In recognition of the 82nd anniversary of D-Day, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) honored Ohio fallen hero First Lieutenant Edward D. Brown, who was laid to rest at the Normandy American Cemetery in France. Last month,…

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Press Release2026-06-04BipartisanEconomyTaxesEnvironment
Latta, Carter Introduce Bill to Protect American Wi-Fi from Foreign Adversaries

Latta, Carter Introduce Bill to Protect American Wi-Fi from Foreign Adversaries Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) and Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-2) introduced the Advancing American Wi-Fi Against Foreign Adversaries Act, a bipartisan bill that strengthens coordination between the…

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Press Release2026-06-03CeremonialHealthcareTradeSocial Security
Latta Introduces Bill to Increase Transparency and Accountability in Medicaid HCBS Programs

Latta Introduces Bill to Increase Transparency and Accountability in Medicaid HCBS Programs Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) introduced the Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Anti-Fraud Reporting Act of 2026, a bill requiring states to report on efforts to identify and prevent waste,…

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Press Release2026-05-14BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareEnvironment
Latta, Matsui, and 33 Members Send Letter to National Cyber Director for Plan to Coordinate AI-Discovered Software Vulnerabilities

Latta, Matsui, and 33 Members Send Letter to National Cyber Director for Plan to Coordinate AI-Discovered Software Vulnerabilities Yesterday, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-7), led a bipartisan letter to National Cyber Director Sean Cairncross. Along with 33 of…

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Floor Speech2026-05-13CeremonialEnvironmentDefense
RECOGNIZING TREVER BLACKBURN ON HIS OFFER OF APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY

RECOGNIZING TREVER BLACKBURN ON HIS OFFER OF APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 81 (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E439] From the Congressional…

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Press Release2026-05-09CeremonialTrade
Latta Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winners

Latta Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winners Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) announced Sarah Mathey from Bowling Green High School as the winner of Ohio's Fifth District 2026 Congressional Art Competition. Mathey’s winning artwork, titled "Hometown," will be displayed in the U.S.…

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Floor Speech2026-05-07CeremonialAgriculture
RECOGNIZING CENTRAL INSURANCE'S 150TH ANNIVERSARY

RECOGNIZING CENTRAL INSURANCE'S 150TH ANNIVERSARY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 78 (Thursday, May 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 78 (Thursday, May 7, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E419] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

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Press Release2026-05-03DefenseVeterans
Latta Recognizes Students Accepted to Military Service Academies at the 180th Fighter Wing

Latta Recognizes Students Accepted to Military Service Academies at the 180th Fighter Wing Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) recognized students from Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District who have been accepted to one of the U.S. Military Service Academies during a ceremony at the 180th Fighter…

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Floor Speech2026-04-29CeremonialDefense
RECOGNIZING ADAM BUELL ON HIS OFFER OF APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY

RECOGNIZING ADAM BUELL ON HIS OFFER OF APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E391-E392] From the…

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Floor Speech2026-04-29CeremonialDefense
RECOGNIZING JACK BUELL ON HIS OFFER OF APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY

RECOGNIZING JACK BUELL ON HIS OFFER OF APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND THE UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E385] From the Congressional…

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Floor Speech2026-04-29CeremonialDefense
RECOGNIZING MICHELE SMITH ON HER OFFER OF APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY

RECOGNIZING MICHELE SMITH ON HER OFFER OF APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E387] From the…

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Floor Speech2026-04-29CeremonialDefense
RECOGNIZING ELI CHEVALIER ON HIS OFFER OF APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY

RECOGNIZING ELI CHEVALIER ON HIS OFFER OF APPOINTMENT TO ATTEND THE UNITED STATES NAVAL ACADEMY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E389] From the Congressional…

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Floor Speech2026-04-29BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR7567HR1
FARM, FOOD, AND NATIONAL SECURITY ACT OF 2026

FARM, FOOD, AND NATIONAL SECURITY ACT OF 2026 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [House] [Pages H3169-H3290] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2026-04-28Bipartisan
Latta Named to Escort Committee for His Majesty King Charles III's Address to Joint Meeting of Congress

Latta Named to Escort Committee for His Majesty King Charles III's Address to Joint Meeting of Congress Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) announced he will serve on the Congressional Escort Committee for His Majesty, King Charles III, ahead of today’s Joint Meeting of Congress. Latta will join a…

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Press Release2026-04-28Ceremonial
Latta Welcomes His Majesty, King Charles III, to Washington, D.C. to Celebrate America's Semiquincentennial

Latta Welcomes His Majesty, King Charles III, to Washington, D.C. to Celebrate America's Semiquincentennial Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) welcomed His Majesty King Charles III to the United States Capitol for a Joint Meeting of Congress, where he served on the Congressional Escort Committee.…

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Floor Speech2026-04-27CeremonialEnvironment
RECOGNIZING RICK McCOY UPON HIS RETIREMENT

RECOGNIZING RICK McCOY UPON HIS RETIREMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 73 (Monday, April 27, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E369] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Press Release2026-04-23UrgentEnvironment
Latta Applauds FEMA Approval of $24M for Findlay Flood Mitigation

Latta Applauds FEMA Approval of $24M for Findlay Flood Mitigation Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement after it was announced that the city of Findlay will receive a $24 million grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for flood mitigation. The grant…

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Press Release2026-04-22HealthcareTaxesEnvironment
The Washington Times: Congress must pass the SECURE Grid Act

The Washington Times: Congress must pass the SECURE Grid Act Read an excerpt of the op-ed below, or click here to read the piece in its entirety. “This year, Ohio and communities across the country have faced a wave of extreme weather – tornadoes, severe windstorms, hurricanes, and deep freezes –…

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Press Release2026-04-13EconomyTaxes
Latta Tours First Solar and Whirlpool, Emphasizes U.S. Supply Chains

Latta Tours First Solar and Whirlpool, Emphasizes U.S. Supply Chains Last Friday, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05) joined U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer for visits to the First Solar manufacturing campus and one of Whirlpool’s several facilities in Ohio. The visits included tours of both…

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Floor Speech2026-03-26CeremonialEconomyTaxesEnvironment
RECOGNIZING JERRY GREINER UPON HIS RETIREMENT

RECOGNIZING JERRY GREINER UPON HIS RETIREMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 57 (Thursday, March 26, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E276] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Press Release2026-03-23BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
Latta Sends Letter to Secretary Duffy Applauding Administration's Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Leadership

Latta Sends Letter to Secretary Duffy Applauding Administration's Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Leadership Last week, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean P. Duffy applauding the Department of Transportation (DOT) and National Highway Traffic Safety…

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Press Release2026-03-18UrgentCrime & Justice
Latta Introduces STOP Nitazenes Act to Combat Rising Synthetic Opioid Deaths

Latta Introduces STOP Nitazenes Act to Combat Rising Synthetic Opioid Deaths Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) introduced the Strengthening Tools to Outlaw Poisonous (STOP) Nitazenes Act , a bill to permanently schedule 2-benzylbenzimidazole opioids, commonly known as nitazenes, as Schedule I…

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Floor Speech2026-03-12
RECOGNIZING ISABELLA ZAHN

RECOGNIZING ISABELLA ZAHN Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 46 (Thursday, March 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 46 (Thursday, March 12, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E209] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Press Release2026-03-05BipartisanHealthcareInfrastructure
Energy and Commerce Committee Passes Latta's SECURE Grid Act

Energy and Commerce Committee Passes Latta's SECURE Grid Act Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously passed Energy Subcommittee Chairman Bob Latta’s SECURE GRID Act, bipartisan legislation that empowers states to fully assess risks to the electric grid from extreme weather,…

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Press Release2026-02-26Housing
Latta Statement on Mortgage Rates Reaching Lowest Level Since 2022

Latta Statement on Mortgage Rates Reaching Lowest Level Since 2022 Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement on mortgage rates falling to their lowest level since 2022: “Falling mortgage rates offer much needed relief for hardworking families who have been priced out of…

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Press Release2026-02-25Partisan AttackImmigrationHealthcareTaxes
Latta Statement on the State of the Union

Latta Statement on the State of the Union Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement after the State of the Union Address from President Donald Trump: “President Trump's State of the Union was a reminder that when policies are focused on better outcomes for American families and…

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Floor Speech2026-02-25UrgentHealthcareEconomyTaxesHR4758HRES1075
HOMEOWNER ENERGY FREEDOM ACT

HOMEOWNER ENERGY FREEDOM ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 37 (Wednesday, February 25, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2301-H2306] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2026-01-09BipartisanHealthcareTaxesEnvironmentHR5184HR5148
AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVER MANDATING EFFICIENCY STANDARDS ACT

AFFORDABLE HOUSING OVER MANDATING EFFICIENCY STANDARDS ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 7 (Friday, January 9, 2026)] [House] [Pages H595-H604] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office…

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Floor Speech2025-04-28BipartisanEnvironmentChinaTradeHR866
REMOVING OUR UNSECURE TECHNOLOGIES TO ENSURE RELIABILITY AND SECURITY ACT

REMOVING OUR UNSECURE TECHNOLOGIES TO ENSURE RELIABILITY AND SECURITY ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1661-H1662] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2025-04-28TaxesEnvironmentAgricultureHR2482
NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2025

NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 70 (Monday, April 28, 2025)] [House] [Pages H1657-H1661] From the Congressional Record Online through…

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Floor Speech2025-02-27UrgentHealthcareTaxesClimateHRES161HJRES20
PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RELATING TO "ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM: ENERGY…

PROVIDING FOR CONGRESSIONAL DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE SUBMITTED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RELATING TO "ENERGY CONSERVATION PROGRAM: ENERGY CONSERVATION STANDARDS FOR CONSUMER GAS-FIRED... Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 39 (Thursday, February 27, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171,…

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Floor Speech2025-02-13CeremonialTaxesVeterans
SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF CHARLES F. KONECNY'S 93RD BIRTHDAY

SPECIAL RECOGNITION OF CHARLES F. KONECNY'S 93RD BIRTHDAY Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 30 (Thursday, February 13, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E125] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Floor Speech2025-02-06TaxesEnvironmentDefenseHR27S331
HALT ALL LETHAL TRAFFICKING OF FENTANYL ACT

HALT ALL LETHAL TRAFFICKING OF FENTANYL ACT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025)] [House] [Pages H520-H533] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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