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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation is awarding a $3.5 million Airport Improvement Grant to Alexandria International Airport. The funding will be used to purchase land adjacent to their airport to assist with noise mitigation efforts for the community.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Republican Steering Committee this week selected Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) to fill an open seat on the powerful House Committee on Appropriations. The committee determines all discretionary spending and has broad oversight over almost all expenditures made by the federal government.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) today announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce awarded a $2 million Economic Development Administration (EDA) grant to LaSalle General Hospital in Jena. The funds will be used to renovate hospital facilities that will house regional healthcare workforce development programs.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) today issued the following statement on her meeting with Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough to discuss the proposed closure of the Alexandria VA Hospital.
Today, Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) issued the following statement on the severe weather across the Fifth Congressional District.
"We’re saddened to see the damage that today’s storms have brought to the Fifth District. We have been in close contact with state and local leaders to offer assistance. Our team is here to help our region recover."
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On a 376-47 vote, the U.S. House of Representatives today passed H.R. 4738, The COVID-19 American History Project Act by Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05).
"This legislation is about healing and hope after the tremendous losses that our country experienced over the past two years," Letlow said. "It sends a clear message to the American people that we are finally moving past this pandemic."
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) sent a letter to Amtrak President & CEO Stephen Gardner this week, urging the expansion of passenger rail service along the I-20 corridor in Northeast Louisiana.
“ . . . we urge you to reconsider the closure of the Alexandria VAMC. This facility is critical for veterans across Louisiana and the detrimental effects of its closure would be immeasurable.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) today released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs releasing a report recommending the closure of VA medical facility in Alexandria.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) today released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announcing new support programs for domestic fertilizer producers in light of current market conditions.