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March 30, 2022

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."

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COVID-19 American History Project Act Floor Speech
March 29, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. - On a 376-47 vote, the U.S. House of Representatives today passed H.R. 4738The 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." 

Issues:Health
March 25, 2022

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.

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Alexandria VA Hospital
March 17, 2022

“ . . . 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.”

Issues:Health
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Alexandria VA Hospital
March 15, 2022

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. 
 

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Farm in the State
March 11, 2022

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.  
 

Issues:Agriculture
February 24, 2022

This morning, Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) released the following statement on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

February 23, 2022

MONROE, LA – Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) today announced that the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) will invest more than $4 million in community projects across Louisiana’s Fifth District.

February 18, 2022

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) today announced that she will be participating in an official visit to Israel this week with a group of congressional colleagues. Letlow and the delegation will be departing the United States later this morning and are set to return on Feb. 26.