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START, LA – Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) today announced that Rachel Perez Milam will be joining her team as Grants and Special Projects Manager. In this new role, Milam will primarily connect municipalities, educational institutions, and local groups with federal grant opportunities and help guide them through the application and awarding process.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) today announced that the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) will invest more than $2.6 million in nine projects across Louisiana’s Fifth District.
““These substantial investments in the Fifth District will have a tremendous impact in our rural communities. I look forward to continuing to work with the Delta Regional Authority to bring home even more critical funding for our region,” Letlow said.
The funded projects include –
START, LA - Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) today sent a letter to Governor John Bel Edwards urging the state to formally request USDA assistance for farmers impacted by recent storms in Northeast Louisiana. With record rainfalls across the region last week, many soybeans, cotton, and corn growers suffered substantial damage to their crops going into their scheduled harvest.
START, LA - Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest more than $2.4 million in improving healthcare across Louisiana’s Fifth District. The funding is targeted to rural communities and will be dispersed through the USDA’s Rural Development Community Facilities Emergency Rural Health Care program.
WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) today released the following statement on her vote against the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5376 – the Reconciliation Bill.
EAGLE PASS, TX – Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) visited the U.S.-Mexico border today as part of an official delegation led by Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23). During the trip, Letlow met with law enforcement and community leaders, in addition to participating in a ride along with both the U.S. Border Patrol and local sheriffs.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) today voted to support the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023, legislation that delivers a 4.6 percent pay raise for service members and invests more than $222 million in Louisiana’s military installations.
MONROE, LA - Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) today announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce awarded a $2 million Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant to the City of West Monroe for upgrades to the city's sewer infrastructure.
"This substantial EDA grant will not only bring needed infrastructure improvements to West Monroe, but it will also help create jobs in the community and encourage business growth," Letlow said.
MONROE, LA - Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) today released the following statement on the passing of former Congressman John Cooksey (LA-05).
Today, Louisiana has lost a selfless and dedicated public servant. During his three terms representing the Fifth District in Congress, John Cooksey was a tireless advocate for our region, communities, and people.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) and Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03) introduced a resolution to recognize National Police Week and pay tribute to the 619 officers, including 10 Louisianans, who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.