Press Releases
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) and Congressman Michael Guest (MS-03) introduced a resolution memorializing 556 law enforcement officers, including 5 Louisianans, who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
“On this National Police Week, we show unwavering support for our law enforcement officers who selflessly dedicate their lives to protect and serve. Their commitment deserves our utmost gratitude and respect.” Letlow said.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On a 213-208 vote, the U.S. House of Representatives today passed H.R. 5, the Parents Bill of Rights Act by Congresswoman Julia Letlow, Ph.D. (LA-05).
“As a mom of two and a former educator, I believe for children to succeed, they need families and schools to work together as partners throughout the learning process,” Letlow said. “After spending nearly a year and a half working to pass this bill, I’m grateful that we’re finally able to advance this critical legislation.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Julia Letlow, Ph.D. (LA-05) introduced H.R. 5, the Parents Bill of Rights Act. With 73 Republican co-sponsors, Letlow’s bill seeks to put in place concrete legal protections that will ensure parents always have a seat at the table when it comes to their child’s education.
The legislation is built on five, common-sense principles.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Julia B. Letlow, Ph.D. (LA-05), announced her subcommittee assignments for the 118th Congress.
START, LA – Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) today announced that Rachel Perez Milam will be joining her team as Grants and Special Projects Manager. In this new role, Milam will primarily connect municipalities, educational institutions, and local groups with federal grant opportunities and help guide them through the application and awarding process.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) today announced that the Delta Regional Authority (DRA) will invest more than $2.6 million in nine projects across Louisiana’s Fifth District.
““These substantial investments in the Fifth District will have a tremendous impact in our rural communities. I look forward to continuing to work with the Delta Regional Authority to bring home even more critical funding for our region,” Letlow said.
The funded projects include –
START, LA - Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) today sent a letter to Governor John Bel Edwards urging the state to formally request USDA assistance for farmers impacted by recent storms in Northeast Louisiana. With record rainfalls across the region last week, many soybeans, cotton, and corn growers suffered substantial damage to their crops going into their scheduled harvest.
START, LA - Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will invest more than $2.4 million in improving healthcare across Louisiana’s Fifth District. The funding is targeted to rural communities and will be dispersed through the USDA’s Rural Development Community Facilities Emergency Rural Health Care program.
WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) today released the following statement on her vote against the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5376 – the Reconciliation Bill.
EAGLE PASS, TX – Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) visited the U.S.-Mexico border today as part of an official delegation led by Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23). During the trip, Letlow met with law enforcement and community leaders, in addition to participating in a ride along with both the U.S. Border Patrol and local sheriffs.