The Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL) ranked Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH5) among the most effective U.S. Representatives in comparison to his Congressional colleagues. According to CEL methodology, the scores are based on a combination of requirements involving bills sponsored by members, how far those bills move through the lawmaking process, and how substantial the policies are when introduced.
Looking at the 116th Congress, Latta ranked in the top 16 percent of U.S. Representatives and the top 17 percent of House Republicans. In addition, Latta was ranked in the top 15 in the category of “Longest Streak of Exceeding Expectations” in Congress. Latta has “exceeded expectations” according to the CEL in four straight Congresses. Expectations are based on a number of factors including seniority and committee assignments. The benchmark LES for effectiveness for someone in Latta’s position is 0.6. According to the CEL website, “Only about one quarter of lawmakers achieve the ‘exceeds expectations’ rating in any given Congress. Those who are continuously members of this category are truly remarkable and worth watching.”
The highest ranked member of Congress Nita Lowey (D-NY17)) wit a LES score of 10.3, almost twice the next highest ranking member Peter DeFazio (D-OR4), 5.265. The top ranked Republican is Michael McCaul (R-TX10) at 5.09, which thanks him as third most effective member of the U.S. House in the 116th Congress. The LES is summary measure that captures how successful a member of the House or Senate is at moving her agenda items. The average LES is 1.0.
Lowey retired at the end of the session after serving 32 years.
Latta’s LES ranking of 0.959 puts as the fifth most effective House representative from Ohio. The most effective, according to CEL’s methodology, is Steve Chabot (R-OH1) with a LES ranking of 1.891. At the bottom of the ranking is Jim Jordan (R-OH4) who is in a five-way tie for next to east effective with a LES 0.010.
