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 »
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement announcing that he has contacted the Office of Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) to have his pay withheld for the full length of the government shutdown. In addition, Latta has cosponsored a proposed Constitutional Amendment, H.J.Res.128, introduced by Rep. Ralph Norman (SC-5), that would prevent Members of Congress from receiv... Read More »
In a new op-ed in the Washington Times, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5), the Chairman of the Energy Subcommittee on the Energy and Commerce Committee, outlines why nuclear energy is essential to meeting America's growing energy needs. Below, please find an excerpt from the op-ed. Nuclear energy is the clean energy of America's future Washington Times By: Congressman Bob Latta September 30, 2025 "When... Read More »
Read an excerpt of the op-ed below, or click here to read the piece in its entirety. "When we talk about clean energy, solar and wind power dominate the conversation. But if we are serious about cutting carbon emissions, meeting growing energy demands, and keeping costs low for families, we cannot afford to overlook one of the most powerful tools available for our disposal: nuclear energy. "Expert... Read More »
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) announced that his office will host two informational meetings for students and families from Ohio's Fifth Congressional District regarding the U.S. Military Service Academy nomination and appointment process. Elyria Academy Night: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 Transportation and Community Center 40 East Avenue, Elyria, Ohio 44035 at 7:00 p.m. Findlay Academy Night... Read More »
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement after voting in favor of the funding resolution to keep the federal government open until November 21, 2025: “Today, I voted to keep our government open and serving the American people while supporting efforts to return Congress to regular funding procedures. This short-term, clean funding resolution prevents harmful disruptions... Read More »
Read an excerpt of the op-ed below, or click here to read the piece in its entirety. "America must streamline our permitting process to ensure we have the energy to keep America competitive. Too often, we have seen energy production or transmission projects languishing in litigation and redundant bureaucracy for years. As a result, Americans have been unable to fully benefit from our nation’s vast... Read More »
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) announced that Marcia Latta, Ed.D., has been named one of three winners of this year’s Congressional Families Leadership Award. The Prevent Cancer Foundation’s bipartisan Congressional Families Program recognizes two members of Congress or their spouses, a celebrity, and a healthcare organization each year for their significant contributions to cancer prevention... Read More »
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement on the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks that took place in New York, Virginia, and Pennsylvania: “Today marks 24 years since the September 11th terrorist attacks that changed our nation forever. On that morning, 2,977 innocent lives were taken, and countless families were left with heartbreak, and every American reeled in com... Read More »
Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement after voting in favor of the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): “I am proud to support this year’s NDAA, which ensures our men and women in uniform have the tools, training, and support they need to keep America safe. It also improves servicemembers' quality of life by including an across-the-board ... Read More »
Last week, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) reintroduced the Winning the International Race for Economic Leadership and Expanding Service to Support Leadership Act (WIRELESS) Leadership Act, a bill to modernize broadband permitting to reduce barriers to deployment. The bill will provide much-needed transparency into the application process for broadband providers to invest in new or upgraded infrastru... Read More »
Yesterday, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) joined U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright, U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), Natural Resources Committee Chairman Bruce Westerman (AR-4), Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-1), and Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (IA-2) at the Ames National Laboratory to see firsthand the lab’s cutting-edge research and its pivotal role in addressing national energy and... Read More »
Last night, the U.S. Nuclear Industry Council (USNIC) presented Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) with the 2025 Distinguished Leadership Award. Congressman Latta currently serves as the chairman of the Energy Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. USNIC is the leading U.S. business advocate for advanced nuclear energy and promotion of the American supply chain globally. “I’m honored t... Read More »