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Robert E. Latta
U.S. Representative, Ohio
2470 Rayburn House Office Building
Summary
Robert Edward Latta is an American politician who is the United States representative for Ohio's 5th congressional district. Currently in his 10th term, Latta has served in Congress since 2007, and prior to that he served four terms in the Ohio House of Representatives. He is a member of the Republican Party. The fifth district includes many of Toledo's suburbs, as well as Findlay, Bowling Green, Napoleon, Sylvania, Defiance and Van Wert, and a sliver of Toledo itself.
Views on the Issues
See where Rep. Latta stands — alongside Democratic and Republican positions.
Sponsored Legislation
237 bills total· Introduced Apr 30, 2026
Apr 30, 2026: On agreeing to the Latta amendment (A017) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 7970 · Introduced Mar 18, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Mar 18, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
HR 7390 · Introduced Feb 5, 2026 · Transportation and Public Works
Feb 10, 2026: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by the Yeas and Nays: 12 - 11.
HR 7257 · Introduced Jan 27, 2026 · Energy
May 11, 2026: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 561.
HR 6577 · Introduced Dec 10, 2025 · Taxation
Dec 10, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
HR 5147 · Introduced Sep 4, 2025 · Science, Technology, Communications
Sep 4, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 4273 · Introduced Jul 2, 2025 · Health
Sep 17, 2025: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 254.
HR 3978 · Introduced Jun 12, 2025 · Energy
Jun 12, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 3638 · Introduced May 29, 2025 · Energy
Dec 15, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
HR 3109 · Introduced Apr 30, 2025 · Energy
Dec 1, 2025: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Landmark Legislation
Major bills from recent Congresses — outcomes and party vote breakdowns. For Rep. Latta's individual votes, view their full record on Congress.gov.
Inflation Reduction Act
Enacted2022 · H.R. 5376Largest climate investment in U.S. history; allowed Medicare to negotiate drug prices; reduced the federal deficit.
D: 50 yeaR: 0 yeaFinal: 51–50
CHIPS Act
Enacted2022 · H.R. 4346Invested $52 billion in domestic semiconductor manufacturing to reduce dependence on foreign chip supply chains.
D: 47 yeaR: 17 yeaFinal: 64–33
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Enacted