
Tom Latham
Republican · IO-3 · House of Representatives
31 years in office
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Sponsored Legislation (103)
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Introduced 2013-08-01 · On agreeing to the Latham amendment (A004) Agreed to by recorded vote: 263 - 152 (Roll no. 439). (consideration: CR H5354-5355)
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Introduced 2013-07-30 · On agreeing to the Latham amendment (A022) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2013-07-30 · On agreeing to the Latham amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 2013-01-03 ·
HR 5064 — Lean and Responsive Government Act
Introduced 2014-07-10 · Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 4757 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand certain exceptions to the private activity bond rules for first-time farmers, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2014-05-29 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 4745 — Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015
Introduced 2014-05-27 · Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 430.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 3721 — America's Agricultural Heritage Partnership Reauthorization Act
Introduced 2013-12-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3722 — To provide protections for certain sports medicine professionals who provide certain medical services in a secondary State.
Introduced 2013-12-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
HealthHR 3165 — Common Sense Health Reform Americans Actually Want Act
Introduced 2013-09-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
HealthHR 3166 — To appropriate such funds as may be necessary to ensure certain important functions of the Government continue during a Governmentwide shutdown, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2013-09-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Nutrition.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 2610 — Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014
Introduced 2013-07-02 · Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2610 as unfinished business.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 2181 — Safe Food for Seniors Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-05-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHR 1918 — Brewers Excise and Economic Relief Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-05-09 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1783 — School Food Modernization Act
Introduced 2013-04-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
EducationHR 1765 — Reducing Flight Delays Act of 2013
Introduced 2013-04-26 · Became Public Law No: 113-9.
Transportation and Public WorksHR 1317 — Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act 2013
Introduced 2013-03-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 690 — Reserve Retirement Deployment Credit Correction Act
Introduced 2013-02-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 397 — Do Your Job Act
Introduced 2013-01-23 · Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
CongressHRES 166 — Condemning any proposals for the arbitrary seizure of funds from federally insured deposit accounts in the United States by the Government without due process.
Introduced 2013-04-17 · Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 6690 — To limit the Secretary of the Air Force from retiring or transferring certain aircraft of the Air National Guard or Air Force Reserve.
Introduced 2012-12-20 · Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 6481 — School Food Modernization Act
Introduced 2012-09-21 · Referred to the Subcommittee on General Farm Commodities and Risk Management.
EducationHR 5972 — Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013
Introduced 2012-06-20 · Received in the Senate. Read twice. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 440.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 5623 — To suspend temporarily the duty on parts of gearing, gear boxes, and other speed changers.
Introduced 2012-05-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 5622 — To suspend temporarily the duty on Captan.
Introduced 2012-05-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 5621 — To suspend temporarily the duty on Fosamine.
Introduced 2012-05-08 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 4157 — Preserving America's Family Farms Act
Introduced 2012-03-07 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Labor and EmploymentHR 4116 — Regulatory Accountability and Economic Freedom Act of 2012
Introduced 2012-03-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Commercial and Administrative Law.
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 3799 — Do Your Job Act
Introduced 2012-01-23 · Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
CongressHR 2605 — Protect Spending Priorities Act
Introduced 2011-07-21 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Economics and Public FinanceHR 2188 — LESS Government Act
Introduced 2011-06-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Organization, Efficiency, and Financial Management .
Government Operations and PoliticsHR 1675 — Brewers Excise and Economic Relief Act of 2011
Introduced 2011-05-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1479 — Hearing Aid Assistance Tax Credit Act 2011
Introduced 2011-04-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 1283 — Reserve Retirement Deployment Credit Correction Act
Introduced 2011-03-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 753 — To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain Federally owned land located in Story County, Iowa.
Introduced 2011-02-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, and Credit.
Agriculture and FoodHR 364 — Common Sense Health Reform Americans Actually Want Act
Introduced 2011-01-20 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HealthHRES 49 — Staff Sergeant Salvatore A. Giunta Medal of Honor Flag Resolution
Introduced 2011-01-24 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHCONRES 95 — Expressing the sense of Congress that the Secretary of Labor should recognize the unique circumstances of farm family youth workers when issuing regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act relating to hired farm workers under the age of 16.
Introduced 2011-12-16 · Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Introduced 2006-05-23 · By unanimous consent, the Latham amendment was withdrawn.
HR 6427 — To increase the amount in certain funding agreements relating to patents and nonprofit organizations to be used for scientific research, development, and education, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2006-12-08 · Received in the Senate.
CommerceHR 4924 — Congressional Tribute to Dr. Norman E. Borlaug Act of 2006
Introduced 2006-03-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic and International Monetary Policy, Trade, and Technology.
CommemorationsHR 4277 — Veterans' Access to Local Health Care Options and Resources Act
Introduced 2005-11-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 3568 — Angie Fatino Save Our Children from Meth Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-07-28 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 2348 — Drug Dealer Liability Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-05-12 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
LawHR 1406 — Senior NCO Household Goods Shipment Equity Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-03-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 558 — Guard and Reserve Readiness and Retention Act of 2005
Introduced 2005-02-02 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHRES 754 — Electing Members to certain standing Committees of the House of Representatives.
Introduced 2006-04-04 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
CongressHCONRES 222 — Supporting the goals and ideals of National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Day.
Introduced 2005-07-27 · Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
CommemorationsHCONRES 29 — Supporting the designation of a week as "Extension Living Well Week".
Introduced 2005-01-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Rural Development and Research.
Commemorations—
Introduced 2010-07-29 · On agreeing to the Latham amendment (A007) Failed by recorded vote: 197 - 225 (Roll no. 489).
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Introduced 2009-07-23 · On agreeing to the Latham amendment (A003) Failed by recorded vote: 136 - 284 (Roll no. 621).
HR 5669 — To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to convey certain Federally owned land located in Story County, Iowa.
Introduced 2010-07-01 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Agriculture and FoodHR 4947 — Reserve Retirement Deployment Credit Correction Act
Introduced 2010-03-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 4120 — Keep Terrorists Out of the Midwest Act
Introduced 2009-11-19 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 3378 — To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to designate the Dr. Norman E. Borlaug Birthplace and Childhood Home in Cresco, Iowa, as a National Historic Site and unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2009-07-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3067 — Health Security for All Americans Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-06-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
HealthHR 2405 — Richard Helm Veterans' Access to Local Health Care Options and Resources Act
Introduced 2009-05-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1460 — Nurses' Higher Education and Loan Repayment Act of 2009
Introduced 2009-03-12 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HealthHRES 338 — Supporting the goals and ideals of National Community College Month.
Introduced 2009-04-21 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
EducationHR 6699 — Health Security for All Americans Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-07-31 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
HealthHR 6652 — Nurses' Higher Education and Loan Repayment Act of 2008
Introduced 2008-07-30 · Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HealthHR 5127 — To authorize the Secretary of the Interior to designate the Dr. Norman E. Borlaug Birthplace and Childhood Home in Cresco, Iowa, as a National Historic Site and unit of the National Park System, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2008-01-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesHR 3141 — To increase the amount in certain funding agreements relating to patents and nonprofit organizations to be used for scientific research, development, and education, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2007-07-24 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
CommerceHR 2563 — To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 309 East Linn Street in Marshalltown, Iowa, as the "Major Scott Nisely Post Office".
Introduced 2007-06-05 · Became Public Law No: 110-71.
CommemorationsHR 1426 — Richard Helm Veterans' Access to Local Health Care Options and Resources Act
Introduced 2007-03-09 · Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1428 — National Guard and Reserve Retirement Modernization Act
Introduced 2007-03-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1115 — To amend section 1477 of title 10, United States Code, to provide additional options regarding the designation of the person to receive the death gratuity paid with respect to a member of the Armed Forces who dies without a surviving spouse, but who is survived by a minor child.
Introduced 2007-02-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 731 — National Small Business Regulatory Assistance Act of 2007
Introduced 2007-01-30 · Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
CommerceHRES 800 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the issuance of State driver's licenses or other government-issued photo identification to illegal aliens.
Introduced 2007-11-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
ImmigrationHRES 779 — Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the American Society of Agronomy.
Introduced 2007-10-30 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy, and Research.
CommemorationsHRES 311 — Congratulating Iowa State University for its efforts to refurbish and rededicate Morrill Hall.
Introduced 2007-04-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness.
CommemorationsHCONRES 175 — Expressing the sense of Congress that courts with fiduciary responsibility for a child of a deceased member of the Armed Forces who receives a death gratuity payment under section 1477 of title 10, United States Code, should take into consideration the expression of clear intent of the member regarding the distribution of funds on behalf of the child.
Introduced 2007-06-26 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHCONRES 164 — Authorizing the use of the rotunda of the Capitol for a ceremony to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Dr. Norman E. Borlaug.
Introduced 2007-06-05 · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
CommemorationsHR 4735 — To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to make a grant to the World Food Prize Foundation to assist the Foundation in covering renovation expenses related to the World Food Prize, which is awarded to individuals who make vital contributions to improving the quality, quantity, or availability of food throughout the world.
Introduced 2004-06-25 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.
Agriculture and FoodHR 4001 — To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to use the Agricultural Research Service to conduct research regarding the likelihood and risks of the transfer between animal species of the proteinaceous infectious particles, known as prions, that cause transmissible spongiform encephalopathies, and for other purposes.
Introduced 2004-03-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Rural Development and Research.
Agriculture and FoodHR 3775 — To impose a ban on the importation of soybeans and soybean meal that are products of Argentina or Brazil.
Introduced 2004-02-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHR 2834 — To provide for a pilot program to be conducted by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs through the establishment of an electronic database to enable healthcare facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Iowa to share patient information with the State of Iowa Veterans Home on patients of both those facilities and that home.
Introduced 2003-07-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Armed Forces and National SecurityHR 1137 — To exempt small trailer manufacturers from enhanced early warning reporting requirements under the Transportation Recall Enhancement, Accountability, and Documentation (TREAD) Act.
Introduced 2003-03-06 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade and Consumer Protection.
Transportation and Public WorksHCONRES 416 — Designating a week as "Extension Living Well Week".
Introduced 2004-05-05 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Rural Development and Research.
CommemorationsHR 5247 — Livestock Packer and Producer Fairness Act of 2002
Introduced 2002-07-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Livestock and Horticulture.
Agriculture and FoodHR 5246 — Rural Equity Medicare Act of 2002
Introduced 2002-07-26 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
HealthHR 3030 — Basic Pilot Extension Act of 2001
Introduced 2001-10-04 · Became Public Law No: 107-128.
ImmigrationHJRES 95 — Providing for the designation of a Medal of Honor Flag and for presentation of that flag to recipients of the Medal of Honor.
Introduced 2002-05-23 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
CommemorationsHRES 399 — Honoring Cael Sanderson for his perfect collegiate wrestling record.
Introduced 2002-04-25 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Introduced 2000-06-26 · On agreeing to the Latham amendment (A033) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1999-06-16 · On agreeing to the Latham amendment (A022) Agreed to by recorded vote: 424 - 3 (Roll no. 217).
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Introduced 1999-05-06 · On agreeing to the Latham amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 5321 — Fair Debt Collection Practices Act Amendments of 2000
Introduced 2000-09-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
Finance and Financial SectorHR 2613 — Rural Methamphetamine Use Response Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-07-27 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Finance and Hazardous Materials.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 1042 — Drug Dealer Liability Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-03-09 · Received in the Senate.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 922 — Education IRA Plus Act of 1999
Introduced 1999-03-02 · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
TaxationHR 169 — To amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to expand the pilot investigation for the collection of information regarding prices paid for the procurement of cattle and sheep for slaughter and of muscle cuts of beef and lamb to include swine and muscle cuts of swine.
Introduced 1999-01-06 · Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture and Food—
Introduced 1996-03-20 · On agreeing to the Latham amendment (A006) Agreed to by voice vote.
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Introduced 1995-11-14 · On agreeing to the Latham amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
HR 2593 — Popcorn Promotion, Research, and Consumer Information Act
Introduced 1995-11-07 · Executive Comment Requested from USDA.
Agriculture and FoodHR 1294 — To prohibit the Secretary of the Army from modifying water control policies in a manner which would interfere with the use of navigation channels.
Introduced 1995-03-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment.
Water Resources DevelopmentHR 1220 — To establish a temporary moratorium on the delineation of new wetlands until enactment of a law that is the successor to the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1995-03-13 · Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from USDA.
Agriculture and FoodHRES 97 — To authorize and direct each standing committee of the House with subject matter jurisdiction over laws under which Federal agencies prescribe rules and regulations to report legislation during this session of Congress which would have the effect of streamlining those rules and regulations, and for other purposes.
Introduced 1995-02-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House.
Congress—
Introduced 1998-09-16 · Mr. Barrett (WI) raised a point of order against the Latham amendment (A008). Mr. Barrett of Wisconsin stated that the amendment offered by Mr. Latham is not germane. The Chair sustained the point of order.
HR 4204 — Drug Dealer Liability Act of 1998
Introduced 1998-07-14 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
Crime and Law EnforcementHR 3967 — To suspend until January 1, 2002, the duty on Sodium Bentazon.
Introduced 1998-05-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Foreign Trade and International FinanceHRES 452 — Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service should reject the recommended decision issued by the Postal Rate Commission on May 11, 1998, to the extent that it provides for any increase in postage rates.
Introduced 1998-06-03 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Government Operations and Politics