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Bob Latta

U.S. Representative for Ohio's 5th District

Republican · Since 2007 · Next election: 2026 · Age 70

Official name: Robert E. Latta

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Bob Latta is the U.S. Representative for Ohio's 5th District, a Republican serving since 2007.

Latta has served in the House longer than 377 of its 438 other members and longer than 11 of Ohio's 14 other House members.

Latta sits on the Energy and Commerce Committee.

In the House's last 30 days in session (May 19 – Oct 2, 2026), Latta voted in 139 of 139 roll calls (100%). In that period, 24 bills Latta sponsored or cosponsored had new actions.

Latta has filed with the FEC to run for this seat in 2026. 4 candidates for the seat have reported receipts to the FEC.

This week (Sep 28 – Oct 4, 2026)

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Votes

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Voted in 139 of 139 roll calls (100%), May 19 – Oct 2, 2026.

Latta voted with the majority of House Republicans on 138 roll calls and against it on 1.

Votes against the party majority

Bob Latta's most recent votes against the party majority and missed votes
DateVoteQuestionResultBob LattaNote
Jul 15No. 245On Agreeing to the Amendment H.R. 8595FailedNayMost House Republicans: Yea

Legislation

19 bills sponsored and 105 cosponsored in the 119th Congress

  • H.R. 7257 SECURE Grid Act

    Sponsor · Latest action Sep 30, 2026: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    This bill extends through FY2031 and modifies requirements for state energy security plans.

  • H.R. 8193 To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 189 East Main Street in Xenia, Ohio, as the "Gil Whitney Post Office Building".

    Cosponsor · Latest action Sep 17, 2026: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    This bill designates the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 189 East Main Street in Xenia, Ohio, as the "Gilman 'Gil' Whitney Post Office Building".

  • H.R. 2004 Tyler’s Law

    Cosponsor · Latest action Sep 16, 2026: Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 625.

Campaign finance

Raised
$1,461,648
Spent
$1,038,450
Cash on hand
$1,019,993

2026 election cycle, through Jun 30, 2026 · FEC H8OH05036

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