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BATON ROUGE— Congresswoman Julia Letlow stopped by the St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge to help out with food assistance on Tuesday.
Tuesday marks 35 days since the government shutdown began, tying the record for the longest ever. St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge is continuing to provide hot meals to those in need despite growing concerns about SNAP benefits.
St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge President and CEO Sunnie Johnson-Lane said this time of year is crucial to feed the community.
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KTVE/KARD) — Congresswoman Julia Letlow (R-LA) has teamed up with Congresswoman Kim Schrier (D-WA) to introduce legislation aimed at providing critical resources to new mothers and their babies. The Newborns Essentials Support Toolkit (NEST) Act seeks to expand access to newborn supply kits in communities with the greatest need.
In a heated week, Sean Hannity spotlights the fallout from looming government shutdowns, critiquing Democrats for double standards on issues like pay and healthcare funding for illegal immigrants. Sean frames the situation around broken promises, with special focus on Congress rejecting pay cuts while the military and essential workers risk missing paychecks. Guest Congresswoman Julia Letlow (Louisiana's 5th District) stands out by pledging to withhold her own salary making her a rare example of solidarity with ordinary Americans affected by the standoff.
BATON ROUGE, La. (KNOE) - Louisiana Congresswoman Julia Letlow will not be paid while the government is shut down, per her request.
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.