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 Administration (NHTSA) for their recent efforts to advance the safe deployment of AVs across America. The letter follows NHTSA’s March 10th National AV Safety Forum. At the forum, Administrator Morrison highlig... Read More »
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 controlled substances. Fatal overdoses continue to rise across the United States, and nitazenes, a dangerous class of illicit synthetic opioids, are increasingly contributing to over... Read More »
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, physical and cyber threats, and other vulnerabilities. This bill is co-led by Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA-07). “States must have a fully accessible plan in place ... Read More »
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 homeownership for far too long. With rates at their lowest level in four years, families across Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District now have greater opportunities to ach... Read More »
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 workers, our country thrives. “The American Dream is coming back for working people because the Republican agenda is delivering real results. T... Read More »
This evening, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) will be joined by Chuck Bills, President and CEO at Ohio Logistics, for the President’s State of the Union Address. “I am pleased to announce that Chuck Bills, President and CEO of Ohio Logistics, will be my guest at this year’s State of the Union address. Since its founding in 1988 as a single 40,000-square-foot facility, Ohio Logistics has grown into a ... Read More »
Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) has had his pay withheld by the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the length of the partial government shutdown. Latta announced on his social media accounts on February 14, the first day of the shutdown, that he had provided CAO with a letter asking for his pay to be withheld. “I strongly urge the Senate to act quickly so the government can reopen. During a gover... Read More »
Yesterday, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) introduced the Safely Ensuring Lives Future Deployment and Research in Vehicle Evolution Act of 2026 (SELF DRIVE Act). As first reported in Punchbowl News, this bill strengthens safety requirements, clarifies NHTSA’s authority, improves crash data transparency, and promotes U.S. leadership in autonomous vehicles innovation. Roadway safety remains a critical ... Read More »
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) announced his office is now accepting submissions for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. The Congressional Art Competition is open to all high school students, grades 9-12, who live or attend school in Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District. The Competition began in 1982 to provide an opportunity for members of Congress to encourage and recognize the artistic ... Read More »
On Tuesday, Chairman of the Energy Subcommittee of Energy and Commerce, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5), and Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-7) introduced the bipartisan Securing Community Upgrades for a Resilient Grid Act (SECURE Grid Act), legislation that empowers states to fully assess risks to the electric grid from extreme weather, physical and cyber threats, and other vulnerabilities. Congress... Read More »
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) announced that he received an A+ on the Susan B. Anthony’s Pro-Life Scorecard. This score takes into account votes and actions of every member of Congress for the first session of the 119th Congress. This morning, Congressman Latta attended an event in support of the right to life on Capitol Hill. “Whether in Washington, DC, or marching across the nation, today ... Read More »
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) cast his 2,635th consecutive vote, marking the longest consecutive voting record of any sitting Member of the U.S. House of Representatives. As first reported by Roll Call, Congressman Latta has maintained a perfect voting record since 2020. “Every vote is an opportunity to speak for the people of Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District, and it is my duty in Congres... Read More »
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) joined U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy at Ford’s Ohio Assembly Plant in Avon Lake as part of the Freedom Means Affordable Cars Tour to highlight the Trump Administration’s efforts to lower car prices for American families, strengthen American auto manufacturing, and expand consumer choice. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and U.S. Trade Repres... Read More »
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) participated in a House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade hearing to discuss the draft of his bill, the Safely Ensuring Lives Future Deployment and Research in Vehicle Evolution Act of 2026 (SELF DRIVE Act). Co-drafted by Congressman Latta and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-6), the bipartisan legislation would establish a n... Read More »
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) announced his nominations of students from Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District for consideration to be accepted into the United States Air Force, Merchant Marine, Military, and Naval Academies in the Class of 2030. “I am proud to nominate 18 outstanding students from Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District to attend one of our U.S. Military Service Academies. Each s... Read More »
