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September 17, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 9340, the Ratepayer Protection Act, aimed at shielding consumers from any increased electricity costs associated with data centers or other large-load customers. Congresswoman Julia Letlow supported passage of the bill, which will now head to the Senate.

The legislation directs state utility commissions to adopt standards requiring large customers to pay the total cost of new power, instead of passing new charges along to consumers.

September 9, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Julia Letlow, who represents Louisiana State University, released the following statement on today’s amended lawsuit from the Southeastern Conference seeking to expel LSU.

"The SEC has long set the gold standard for athletic competition, but now the league has reduced itself to targeting LSU with desperate threats of expulsion.

August 4, 2026

Baton Rouge, LA—Today, Governor Jeff Landry and Congresswoman Julia Letlow announced that President Trump has now approved all of Louisiana’s requests for support in parishes impacted by Tropical Storm Arthur. This now includes all assistance requested for Avoyelles, Pointe Coupee and St. Landry Parishes. It also adds St. Charles and Winn Parishes for Public Assistance support.

July 27, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Julia Letlow released the following statement after passage of the National Defense Authorization Act, which authorizes annual operations for the Department of Defense. 

July 13, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Julia Letlow released the following statement on Meta's announced expansion in Richland Parish, creating jobs while promising to pay for costs related to energy, water, and related infrastructure. 

Issues:Economy
June 22, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the wake of severe storms slamming parts of Louisiana with over two feet of rain, Congresswoman Julia Letlow is

June 18, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Julia Letlow released the following statement on extreme rainfall hitting Louisiana.

June 10, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – With administrative burdens in education at historic highs,

Issues:Education
June 2, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Julia Letlow today filed legislation to streamline the process for Louisiana communities applying for federal grants and create a transparent, publicly-searchable database of all Department of Agriculture Rural Development grants.

Issues:Agriculture
May 21, 2026

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Julia Letlow named Anna Davis, a freshman student from Baton Rouge, as the winner of the 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Louisiana’s 5th District.