Letlow Named to Critical Appropriations Subcommittees

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Julia B. Letlow, Ph.D. (LA-05), announced her subcommittee assignments for the 118th Congress.

Letlow will continue to serve on the powerful House Committee on Appropriations, which determines discretionary spending and has broad oversight over almost all expenditures made by the federal government. She will hold seats on the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies.

“Since Day One, I’ve pledged to work through the Appropriations Committee to find solutions to help solve our most pressing problems in the Fifth District and across Louisiana. From addressing our teacher shortage to improving flood control, prioritizing domestic energy production, and helping bring home disaster relief for our farmers, these seats will give our region a critical voice at the table,” Letlow said.

“With so much of our state’s economy directly tied to our energy and water-related industries, it’s critical that Louisiana have a strong voice at the table on how funding to these areas is allocated. I know Rep. Letlow will fiercely advocate for our state’s priorities as a member of the House Appropriations Energy and Water Development Subcommittee, and I congratulate her on her appointment,” said House Majority Leader Steve Scalise.