U.S. House · Ohio District 5

Rep. Robert E. Latta

U.S. Representative · Ohio District 5

Republican18.4 yrs · 10th term

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Office & Term

DistrictOhio's 5th Congressional District

RepresentingOhio

Term startedJanuary 3, 2025

Term endsJanuary 3, 2027

Contact

2470 Rayburn House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515-3505

202-225-6405

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Social Media

Twitter / X@BobLatta YouTubeYouTube

Service HistoryGovTrack

18Total years

10Terms served

2007First elected

House2007–2009

House2009–2011

House2011–2013

House2013–2015

House2015–2017

House2017–2019

House2019–2021

BackgroundWikidata

Born April 18, 1956 in Bluffton. Background: politician, lawyer.

BornApr 18, 1956 (age 70)

BirthplaceBluffton

EducationFairfax Christian SchoolUniversity of Toledo College of LawUniversity of ToledoBowling Green State University

Prior Careerpoliticianlawyercounty commissionermember of the State Senate of OhioOhio state representativemember of the United States House of Representatives

Recent Votes119th Congress · GovTrack

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S. 4465: A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.

Apr 30

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H.R. 7567: Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

Apr 30

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On Motion to Recommit: H.R. 7567: Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026

Apr 30

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H.Amdt. 207 (Spartz) to H.R. 7567: To remove costly, overreaching emissions mandates on farm equipment that drives up expenses for farmers and consumers.

Apr 30

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H.Amdt. 206 (Self) to H.R. 7567: To add "soda" to the definition of ineligible items and defines soda as a carbonated beverage containing more than 1 gram of added sugar, artificial sweetener, or flavoring per serving.

Apr 30

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H.Amdt. 202 (Scholten) to H.R. 7567: To revise the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority program to provide federal support for sustainable agriculture and innovative sustainability solutions.

Apr 30

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H.Amdt. 200 (Moore) to H.R. 7567: To preserve greyhound racing operations in West Virginia.

Apr 30

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H.Amdt. 196 (Luna) to H.R. 7567: To strike section 10205 (relating to uniformity of pesticide labeling), section 10206 (relating to authority of States), and section 10207 (relating to lawful use of authorized pesticides).

Apr 30

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Campaign Finance

2025–2026 election cycle

Pro-Israel PAC Funding

refused — FEC filings

PAC & Big-Donor Funded

2.5% from small donors · FEC

$1,242,571

Total Raised

$936,272

Total Spent

$903,094

Cash on Hand

Where the money comes from

Small donors (<$200)$30,939 (2.5%)

Individuals giving under $200

Large individual donors$488,359 (39.3%)

Individuals giving $200+, publicly disclosed

PACs & Committees$683,450 (55.0%)

PACs, corporations, unions & outside groups

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Accountability Scorecard

100%

Attendance

11,328 of 11,367 votes

0 / 14

Bills Enacted

0% enacted (119th Congress)

89%

Votes w/ Majority

88 of 99 recent votes

Right

Ideology

Political Position (GovTrack Analysis)

Ideology64/100

LiberalConservative

Leadership54/100

FollowerLeader

Stock Trading Disclosures

1 trade found

FMAO

Farmers & Merchants Bancorp, Inc.

Apr 20, 2026

BUY$1,001 - $15,000

Source: Quiver Quant / Financial Modeling Prep

Interest Group Ratings

Heritage Action

80%

Fiscal · 2026

League of Conservation Voters

Environment · 2025

Ratings sourced from public scorecards published by each organization

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