Congressman Bob Latta commends the Administration's efforts in advancing autonomous vehicle technology in a recent letter to Secretary Duffy.
Quiver AI Summary
Congressman Latta commends DOT leadership: Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) recently sent a letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy, praising the Department of Transportation and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for their efforts to advance autonomous vehicle (AV) deployment in the U.S. He noted the potential safety benefits of AV technology.
Focus on federal AV framework: In his letter, Latta emphasized the need for a clear federal framework for AVs, highlighting the competitive stakes with China. He stated, "Executive action alone falls short... Congress must act now to ensure durable statutory clarity," referencing his introduced SELF DRIVE Act aimed at establishing national AV standards.
Longstanding commitment to AV legislation: Latta has been involved in autonomous vehicle legislation since 2017, leading efforts to ensure safety and promote U.S. leadership in AV technology. His advocacy aims to mitigate the risks of disjointed state laws and solidify America's position in the global AV market.
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Robert E. Latta Fundraising
Robert E. Latta recently disclosed $265.2K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 31st, 2026. This was the 373rd most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 52.0% came from individual donors.
Latta disclosed $81.0K of spending. This was the 827th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Latta disclosed $1.0M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 382nd most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Robert E. Latta's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Robert E. Latta Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Robert E. Latta is worth $7.7M, as of March 23rd, 2026. This is the 129th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Latta has approximately $232.9K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Robert E. Latta's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Latta.
Robert E. Latta Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Robert E. Latta:
- H.R.7970: STOP Nitazenes Act
- H.R.7390: SELF DRIVE Act of 2026
- H.R.7257: SECURE Grid Act
- H.R.6577: Stop Penalizing Working Seniors Act
- H.R.5147: WIRELESS Leadership Act
- H.R.4273: Over-the-Counter Monograph Drug User Fee Amendments
You can track bills proposed by Robert E. Latta on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Latta.
2026 Ohio's 5th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $2,135,630 of spending in Ohio's 5th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $10,997 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE VICTORY FUND ($4,616)
- NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA POLITICAL VICTORY FUND ($3,525)
- STAND UP FOR OHIO (OHIO ORGANIZING CAMPAIGN) ($1,500)
- HUNTER ACTION FUND (HAF) ($1,355)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid R".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Ohio's 5th congressional district election.
