Robert E. Latta

Electoral integrity

Criminal justice

Fiscal policy

Healthcare

Education

Economy and labor

Environment and energy

Immigration

National security and foreign policy

Civil rights and liberties

Social policy

Technology and data

Civil liberties and government power

Government accountability and transparency

Infrastructure and public investment

Latta called up H.R. 4758, the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, for immediate consideration in the House and spoke in support of the bill, stating it repeals provisions from the Inflation Reduction Act that subsidize home electrification.

Latta called up H.R. 5184, the Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards Act, to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from enforcing energy efficiency standards applicable to manufactured housing and asked for its immediate consideration in the House.

Latta called up H.R. 3632, the Power Plant Reliability Act of 2025, for immediate consideration in the House pursuant to House Resolution 951.

Latta called up H.R. 3668, the Improving Interagency Coordination for Pipeline Reviews Act, for immediate consideration in the House pursuant to House Resolution 936.

Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 2037, the Open RAN Outreach Act, which provides outreach and technical assistance to small providers regarding Open RAN networks.

Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1709, the Understanding Cybersecurity of Mobile Networks Act, which directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to submit a report to Congress examining the cybersecurity of mobile service networks.

Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1765, the Promoting United States Wireless Leadership Act of 2025, which directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to enhance United States representation and leadership in communications standards-setting bodies.

Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1455, the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences Codification Act, which codifies the Institute for Telecommunication Sciences and directs the Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information to establish an initiative to support the development of emergency communication and tracking technologies.

Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1766, the NTIA Policy and Cybersecurity Coordination Act, which establishes an Office of Policy Development and Cybersecurity within the National Telecommunications and Information Administration.

Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1770, the Consumer Safety Technology Act, which directs the Consumer Product Safety Commission to establish a pilot program to explore the use of artificial intelligence and directs the Secretary of Commerce and Federal Trade Commission to study blockchain technology and tokens.

Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 3657, the Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act, which amends the Federal Power Act to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to annually submit to Congress a report on the status of ongoing hydropower relicensing applications.

Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1618, the Precision Agriculture Satellite Connectivity Act, which requires the Federal Communications Commission to review certain rules relating to satellite services and develop recommendations for rule changes to promote precision agriculture.

Latta moved to suspend the rules and pass H.R. 1717, the Communications Security Act, which directs the Federal Communications Commission to establish a council to make recommendations on ways to increase the security, reliability, and interoperability of communications networks.

Beagle Brigade Act of 2023 — This bill advances government transparency by requiring the Department of Agriculture to report to Congress on threats to agriculture and natural resources.

DETECT Fentanyl and Xylazine Act of 2024 — This bill supports national security by authorizing the Department of Homeland Security to develop better technology for detecting dangerous drugs at borders and ports of entry.

Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act — This bill advances Native American sovereignty and self-determination by transferring land to tribal control, supporting the civil right of indigenous peoples to govern their own territories.

Never Again Education Reauthorization Act of 2023 — This bill supports Holocaust education programs by extending federal authorization and funding for educational initiatives through 2030.

Midnight Rules Relief Act — This bill makes it easier for Congress to overturn multiple regulations at once during presidential transitions, which could reduce executive branch accountability by allowing rapid reversal of rules without individual scrutiny.

Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 — This bill extends and updates federal programs that protect endangered wildlife species and their habitats through conservation funding and partnerships.

Creating Confidence in Clean Water Permitting Act — This bill streamlines the permitting process for dredging and filling activities in U.S. waters, potentially making it easier to conduct these projects but risking reduced environmental protections.

Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act of 2023 — This bill strengthens national security by reducing Chinese government influence over U.S. shipping infrastructure and giving federal authorities more power to prevent foreign manipulation of maritime commerce.

Expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax would be detrimental to the United States economy. — This bill opposes a carbon tax as economically harmful, taking a stance against a potential revenue-raising or economy-regulating tax policy.

Denouncing the harmful, anti-American energy policies of the Biden administration, and for other purposes. — This bill opposes environmental regulations on energy production and federal lands while promoting increased domestic fossil fuel development.

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Restoring American Energy Dominance Act — This bill would block new environmental protections and climate provisions for oil and gas leasing on public lands, favoring fossil fuel extraction over energy transition goals.

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Protecting American Energy Production Act — This bill would protect fossil fuel extraction through fracking by preventing the President from restricting it without Congress approval and prioritizing state over federal environmental regulation.

Condemning the illegal abduction and forcible transfer of children from Ukraine to the Russian Federation. — This bill strengthens the U.S. position on a major foreign conflict by formally condemning Russian actions against Ukrainian children and supporting Ukraine against Russian aggression.

Upholding the Dayton Peace Agreement Through Sanctions Act — This bill uses sanctions to protect the stability and democracy of Bosnia and Herzegovina, advancing U.S. foreign policy interests in maintaining peace in a strategically important region.

Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — This bill would restrict or ban applications controlled by foreign adversaries like China from operating in the United States to protect national security and prevent foreign surveillance of Americans.

Airport and Airway Extension Act of 2024 — This bill extends federal funding and authorization for airport infrastructure programs and aviation services, supporting continued public investment in transportation infrastructure.

Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024 — This bill authorizes federal spending to keep government operating and funds student aid programs, representing a decision to maintain current spending levels rather than make cuts or increases.

DOE and SBA Research Act — This bill would advance the economy and labor pillar by fostering collaboration between federal agencies to support research and development activities that include small businesses, potentially creating innovation and job opportunities.