Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5), Senator Pete Ricketts (NE-R), Senator Jacky Rosen (IL-D), and Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-2) announced that they will co-chair the relaunch of the bipartisan, bicameral Wi-Fi Caucus. Initially founded in 2018, the Wi-Fi Caucus is dedicated to assisting Members of Congress in better understanding how Wi-Fi benefits the American public, consumers, economy... Read More »
Recently, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) joined Tetiana Anderson on Comcast Newsmakers, to discuss his bill, the HALT Fentanyl Act, signed into law by President Trump. Introduced by Congressman Bob Latta and Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-9), the HALT Fentanyl Act was signed into law by President Trump on July 16, 2025. The legislation makes the temporary classification of illicit fentanyl-related ... Read More »
Yesterday, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05) and Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) introduced the bipartisan Rear Admiral Alene Duerk Ship Renaming Act of 2025, legislation to honor one of Northwest Ohio’s most distinguished trailblazers in military history, Rear Admiral Alene Bertha Duerk, the first woman in United States Navy history to achieve Flag Rank, achieving the rank of Rear Admiral. Rear Ad... Read More »
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5), Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Energy, announced that the House of Representatives has passed his Researching Efficient Federal Improvements for Necessary Energy Refining (REFINER) Act to help increase energy refining capacity in the United States. Over the last several years, North America lost an estimated one million ba... Read More »
WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5), voted in favor of H.R. 4405, the Epstein Files Transparency Act, a bill that would require the Department of Justice (DOJ) to publish all unclassified records, documents, communications, and investigative materials in DOJ’s possession that relate to the investigation and prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein. Congressman Latta released the following st... Read More »
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement after voting in favor of the funding resolution to reopen the government and to keep it operating through January 30, 2026. The legislation also provides full fiscal year funding for Military Construction and the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration, as well as Legisla... Read More »
Today, a new op-ed by Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5), appeared in The Courier regarding the brave men and women who have served our country. Below, please find an excerpt from the op-ed: Honoring Those Who've Served This Veterans Day The Courier By: Congressman Bob Latta November 10, 2025 "Every Veterans Day, I’m reminded of the courage and sacrifice of the men and women who served our nation with h... Read More »
Read an excerpt of the op-ed below, or click here to read the piece in its entirely. "Every Veterans Day, I’m reminded of the courage and sacrifice of the men and women who served our nation with honor. From our revolutionary heroes to the newest generation of service members, their stories of courage and resilience continue to inspire us here in Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District and beyond. "Th... Read More »
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) personally led a U.S. Capitol tour for students from Otsego Junior High in Wood County. During the ongoing government shutdown, many federal operations, including public Capitol tours, are suspended until the government reopens. However, Members of Congress are still permitted to lead tours themselves, allowing students and visitors to continue experiencing the ... Read More »
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) welcomed and personally led a U.S. Capitol tour for the Seneca County Veterans Honor Bus, which included 24 veterans from Seneca County, Ohio. During the ongoing government shutdown, many federal operations, including public Capitol tours, are suspended until the government reopens. However, Members of Congress are still permitted to lead tours themselves, allow... Read More »
Yesterday, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) personally led two U.S. Capitol tours for students from Willard High School in Huron County and Upper Sandusky Middle School in Wyandot County. During the ongoing government shutdown, many federal operations, including public Capitol tours, are suspended until the government reopens. However, Members of Congress are still permitted to lead tours themselves, ... Read More »
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) personally led two U.S. Capitol tours for students for Fort Recovery Middle School in Mercer County and Antwerp Middle School in Paulding County. During the ongoing government shutdown, many federal operations, including public Capitol tours, are suspended until the government reopens. However, Members of Congress are still permitted to lead tours themselves, al... Read More »
Yesterday, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) personally led two U.S. Capitol tours for students from Marion Local Schools and Coldwater Middle School. During the ongoing government shutdown, many federal operations, including public Capitol tours, are suspended until the government reopens. However, Members of Congress are still permitted to lead tours themselves, allowing students and visitors to con... Read More »
Tonight, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) connected with over 6,716 constituents during a telephone town hall, taking questions and offering updates on the government shutdown, federal operations, and ongoing work to deliver solutions for 5th District Ohioans. “We are now on day 21 of the Democrat-led government shutdown. While Democrats continue to put politics over the American people, I remain focu... Read More »
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement to recognize National Manufacturing Day and the importance of manufacturing to the economies of Ohio and the United States: “Ohio’s Fifth Congressional District is proud to be home to more than 1,000 manufacturers, supporting 86,000 jobs that drive our state’s economy. From small family-owned shops to large-scale productions, our... Read More »
