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A collaboration four years in the making came to fruition Monday as Radiance Technologies, a major defense contractor, announced plans to construct an $80 million secure microchip packaging facility in Ruston, in partnership with Louisiana Tech University, Louisiana Economic Development and the Louisiana Tech Foundation.
BATON ROUGE, LA – Today Congresswoman Julia Letlow joined State Superintendent Cade Brumley in welcoming U.S.
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.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Congresswoman Julia Letlow announced 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.
We have received text from H.R. 3982: To establish a Tariff Response and Damages to Exports fund, and for other purposes. This bill was received on 2025-06-12 and currently has 2 cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
This bill establishes a fund called the "Tariff Response and Damages to Exports Fund," also known as the TRADE Fund, which will be part of the general fund of the U.S. Treasury. The primary purpose of this fund is to provide financial assistance to agricultural producers who are adversely affected by various trade-related issues.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Julia Letlow released the following statement on congressional passage of President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill.