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May 1, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Julia Letlow has secured $2.6 million in Community Project Funding to boost public safety in Livingston Parish.

The funding will be used to construct an emergency operations center where local agencies and first responders can coordinate during emergencies or local disasters. 

April 30, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Julia Letlow introduced legislation promoting healthier eating for Americans by codifying the Trump Administration’s recent changes to dietary guidelines into federal law.

The FRESH Act (Food Reform for Effective and Sustainable Health) codifies the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2025-2030, encouraging Americans to focus their diet on healthy, whole foods while reducing consumption of ultraprocessed foods.

April 28, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Amid continued cost-of-living concerns, Congresswoman Julia Letlow today filed legislation requiring federal agencies to disclose the impact of any new federal regulations on consumer prices.

April 16, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Julia Letlow has filed legislation to protect Louisiana’s signature seafood industry and safeguard taxpayers from subsidizing foreign seafood purchases.

“In Louisiana, seafood is a cornerstone of our economy and a way of life. My Buy American Seafood Act would ensure that taxpayer-funded seafood is sourced from American fishermen and processors, protecting taxpayers from subsidizing foreign countries or adversaries like China,” said Congresswoman Julia Letlow.

April 14, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House of Representatives has passed Congresswoman Julia Letlow’s bill to protect Louisiana’s signature timber industry by cutting red tape for forest landowners, while also strengthening support for impacted livestock producers.

Issues:Agriculture
March 11, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Julia Letlow is urging the United States Senate to enforce a ‘talking filibuster’ requirement to pass the SAVE America Act and send it to President Trump’s desk. The election integrity measure has yet to receive a Senate vote as Democrats block without having a real debate on the issue.

March 9, 2026

Legislation realigns Louisiana’s federal judicial districts to improve public safety

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Julia Letlow has filed the Judicial Efficiency and Reform Act to improve public safety in Louisiana’s Capital Region. The bill would reduce caseloads in the Middle District, which houses Baton Rouge, by shifting West Feliciana Parish to the Western District.

February 28, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) released the following statement on military action in Iran.

February 24, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) released the following statement on President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress.

February 19, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Trump Administration has approved a Major Disaster Declaration for North Louisiana, triggering federal funding to assist local communities in recovery efforts. Congresswoman Julia Letlow has repeatedly advocated for federal support for recovery efforts, including after the storm and in recent days.