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U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow says she has secured more than $100 million in federal funding for northeastern Louisiana since fiscal year 2022.
On Monday, Letlow served as the keynote speaker at a luncheon hosted by the Monroe Chamber of Commerce, where she participated in a “fireside chat” and answered questions concerning her legislative priorities and experience serving on the House of Representatives’ Committee on Appropriations.
Last Friday, Sheriff Jason Smith gave 5th District Congresswoman Julia Letlow and other local officials a tour of the Washington Parish Jail.
The Washington Parish Jail has the highest percentage of overcrowding of any jail in the state. Since taking office Smith has had a standing invitation for elected officials and journalists to tour the jail and see first-hand its overcrowded conditions. Smith it trying to have a new jail built for Washington Parish, and he has been seeking the support of public officials, as well as private citizens.
Congresswoman Julia Letlow announced last week that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has designated the Ouachita River as a U.S. Marine Highway, further unlocking the 605-mile river’s potential to spur economic development in North Louisiana. Letlow called for the designation in a March letter to DOT Secretary Sean Duffy, touting the river’s capability to facilitate commerce, reduce highway congestion, and move freight. The designation enables local agencies, industries and shippers to become eligible for federal infrastructure grants.
Congresswoman Julia Letlow announced last week she’d be co-sponsoring a constitutional amendment to ban the burning of the U.S. flag with Arkansas Republican Steve Womack. Letlow says this amendment is about protecting the flag and what it represents.
“What better way to honor the sacrifices of the men and women who served in uniform and fought for our freedoms and even died for our freedoms. It’s time to protect the American flag from desecration,” Letlow said.
Congresswoman Julia Letlow has filed legislation to support American agricultural producers impacted by disruptions to the global trade market.
The bill would create a dedicated fund, administered by the Secretary of Agriculture, to provide a timely and targeted safety net for American farmers and producers.
Congresswoman Julia Letlow joins the show for DC Current to discuss key legislative developments and her ongoing priorities. She began by celebrating the passage of the Big, Beautiful Bill, the major legislative package aimed at preventing tax increases for Louisiana families by preserving Trump-era tax cuts. Letlow praised House leadership for their efforts and emphasized the bill’s benefits, including putting more money in Americans’ pockets.
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KALB) - On Wednesday, June 25, Congresswoman Julia Letlow (R - District 5) reportedly spoke about the LSU Baseball National Championship Team on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Congresswoman Letlow released a video which showed the remarks made to honor LSU for their 8th NCAA Division I baseball title.
Watch here.
Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow has filed legislation that would help agricultural producers impacted by disruptions to the global trade market. Letlow says the bill would create a dedicated fund that would allow the Trump Administration to respond swiftly to trade-related losses.
“The president would then have the ability to deposit tariff revenues we collect on imported ag product into this account. Then, these funds could then be used to offset losses suffered by American producers due to market changes as a result of the tariffs,” Letlow said.
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — A bill filed by Congresswoman Julia Letlow aims to create a fund to help farmers who experience trade-related losses.
Letlow’s office said the dedicated fund, referred to as the Tariff Responses and Damages to exports (TRADE) fund, would allow the presidential administration to deposit revenue from tariffs on foreign agricultural products into an account to offset farmers’ losses.
As a working mom of two young children, I know that strong families form the bedrock of our society. When parents and children are empowered, communities and future generations thrive.
The best way we can empower American families is by making it easier and more affordable to start and raise a family. By that measure, President Donald Trump’s agenda for tax relief found in our “One Big Beautiful Bill” squarely hits the mark.