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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) today announced her plans to introduce the Parents Bill of Rights Act with a group of Republican colleagues. This legislation will put practices in place that facilitate meaningful dialog between a family and their child’s school, and lead to more input throughout the learning process.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) released the following statement on her vote on the Continuing Resolution:
"After weeks of partisan bickering, I voted to bring home critical disaster relief, keep the federal government running, and protect the backbone of our region – our farmers. This vote was the right thing to do for the Fifth District.”
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) today was joined by Minority Whip Steve Scalise (LA-01), Congressman Garret Graves (LA-06), Congressman Clay Higgins (LA-03), and Congressman Troy Carter (LA-02) in sending a letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, asking them to speed up the completion of Operation Blue Roof. In the wake of Hurricane Ida, more than 62,000 Louisiana households have applied for assistance under the program, but only 3,743 installations have been completed to date.
MONROE (September 10, 2021) - Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) and Congressman Garret Graves (LA-06) sent a letter to FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, asking her to address the functionality and efficiency of the agency’s online relief portal, disasterassistance.gov. With Louisiana undertaking a massive rebuilding effort in the wake of Hurricane Ida, Graves and Letlow made their request to echo numerous concerns raised by constituents and local leaders.
MONROE(September 10, 2021) – Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) today led a group of 12 colleagues asking President Joe Biden to prioritize filling the Delta Regional Authority’s top leadership positions. Since the Administration took office in January, the DRA has been unable to distribute millions in grant funding with these key positions vacant. The Members sent a letter to the President, requesting the swift appointment of either a Federal Co-Chair or Alternate Federal Co-Chair.
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WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) released the following statement in response to reports of ICE detainees being released in Louisiana:
Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) released the following statement upon the death of former Louisiana Governor Edwin Edwards:
WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) today announced more than $11 million in federal funding for improvements to both the Monroe and Alexandria airports. These grants were awarded through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airport Improvement Program (AIP).