Robert Latta — Republican Candidate for U.S. House in Ohio, 2026

Congressman Robert Latta emphasizes the importance of secure borders, viewing them as essential to ensuring the American Dream for working families. He has also highlighted the reduction of fentanyl trafficking, attributing this to his legislative efforts. This reflects his focus on border security and its impact on public safety and economic well-being.

Robert Latta supports streamlining the healthcare system to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse, and has worked to strengthen Medicaid. He advocates for lowering healthcare costs, citing the launch of TrumpRx and the passage of Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) reforms. Additionally, he introduced the Stop Penalizing Working Seniors Act to expand access to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for individuals receiving social security benefits.

“Our health care system has been streamlined, reducing waste, fraud, and abuse left by the Biden Administration and we’ve strengthened Medicaid. Since the beginning of this year, Republicans have delivered meaningful action to lower health care costs for Americans, including the launch of TrumpRx and passing the most Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBM) reforms ever enacted to date. | Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) Statement on the State of the Union, February 25, 2026”

Robert Latta is a co-sponsor of the "Pipeline Safety Authorization Act of 2026," a bill designed to extend safety programs for pipeline regulation. He has stated that pipelines are essential for transporting oil, natural gas, and other energy products to meet national energy demand, secure the grid, and lower costs for families. Latta also introduced the bipartisan "Securing Community Upgrades for a Resilient Grid Act (SECURE Grid Act)" to strengthen grid security.

“America’s pipelines are the safest and most cost-effective mode of transportation for the oil, natural gas, and numerous other energy products our communities and manufacturers need,” full committee Chair Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) and Energy Subcommittee Chair Bob Latta (R-Ohio) said in a joint statement. “Ensuring these pipelines remain operational, safe, and dependable is vital to meeting our nation’s energy demand, securing our grid, and lowering costs for hardworking American families.” — PoliticoPro, March 2, 2026”

Robert Latta has consistently opposed abortion rights. He voted yes on banning federal health coverage that includes abortion in May 2011 and supported prohibiting federal funding for abortion, including under Obamacare plans. Additionally, he voted to ban abortions specifically for sex selection or race selection in December 2011 and endorsed opposing Ohio Issue 1, which sought to establish reproductive rights including abortion.

Congressman Robert Latta voted in favor of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. He supports this legislation to ensure military readiness, improve servicemembers' quality of life with a 3.8 percent pay raise, and invest in Made-in-America military equipment. Latta states this act advances "Peace Through Strength" and is essential for keeping America safe.

““I am proud to support this year’s National Defense Authorization Act, which ensures our men and women in uniform have the tools, training, and support they need to meet their mission in keeping America safe and advances President Trump’s Peace Through Strength agenda.” — Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), statement after voting in favor of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026, December 10, 2025.”

Congressman Robert Latta supports career and technical education (CTE), visiting career centers like Millstream and Penta to observe programs in welding, robotics, medical technology, and cosmetology. He also applauded the passage of legislation to revise the Federal FFA Charter. Additionally, Latta announced the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for high school students in his district. He views CTE as a policy focus.

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