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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Julia Letlow (R-LA) and Congresswoman Kim Schrier (D-WA) introduced legislation aimed at increasing critical support for new mothers and infants through the distribution of newborn supply kits.
Louisianans know all too well the toll of dangerous flooding on local communities. We’ve seen deadly flood conditions countless times over the years, most prominently with Hurricane Katrina but also in 2016 on the Comite and Amite rivers in the Capital Region.
We must take Mother Nature seriously, an acknowledgment that starts with investing in crucial flood protection and mitigation strategies.
RICHLAND PARISH, La. (KTVE/KARD) — Congresswoman Julia Letlow has announced $4 million in Community Project Funding to strengthen rural healthcare services in Northeast Louisiana.
The funding, included in the FY 2026 Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriations bill, will support the upcoming Delhi Hospital Outpatient Therapy and Diabetes Education Center Expansion Project. The measure received final passage in Congress Tuesday night and was signed into law by President Trump.
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Louisiana Rep. Julia Letlow announced that $2 million secured will go to the Amite River Basin project for flood mitigation.
According to Letlow’s office, President Donald Trump signed funding into law after it cleared Congress Tuesday night. The Amite River Basin Drainage and Water Conservation District will administer the funds for the upper river flood reduction and restoration project.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Julia Letlow has secured $4 million in Community Project Funding to support rural healthcare needs in Northeast Louisiana.
Letlow secured funding in the FY 2026 Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriations bill to support the coming Delhi Hospital Outpatient Therapy and Diabetes Education Center Expansion Project. The funding received final passage in Congress Tuesday night, and President Trump has already signed the funding into law.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Through her work on the House Appropriations Committee, Congresswoman Julia Letlow has secured $2 million in Community Project Funding to boost flood mitigation efforts in South Louisiana.
Letlow secured funding for the Upper Amite River Flood Reduction and Restoration project in the FY 2026 Agriculture and Rural Development Appropriations bill, which cleared Congress Tuesday night. President Trump has already signed the funding into law.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman and House Appropriations Committee member Julia Letlow today released the following statement following congressional action to reopen the federal government.
BATON ROUGE— Congresswoman Julia Letlow stopped by the St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge to help out with food assistance on Tuesday.
Tuesday marks 35 days since the government shutdown began, tying the record for the longest ever. St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge is continuing to provide hot meals to those in need despite growing concerns about SNAP benefits.
St. Vincent de Paul of Baton Rouge President and CEO Sunnie Johnson-Lane said this time of year is crucial to feed the community.
WASHINGTON, D.C.(KTVE/KARD) — Congresswoman Julia Letlow (R-LA) has teamed up with Congresswoman Kim Schrier (D-WA) to introduce legislation aimed at providing critical resources to new mothers and their babies. The Newborns Essentials Support Toolkit (NEST) Act seeks to expand access to newborn supply kits in communities with the greatest need.