U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow (LA)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow (LA)
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Trump's inauguration moved indoors due to weather concerns
Congresswoman Julia Letlow has issued a statement regarding modifications to President Trump's upcoming inauguration ceremony.
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Letlow introduces legislation targeting agriculture disaster relief improvements
At the start of the 119th Congress, Congresswoman Julia Letlow introduced two legislative proposals aimed at enhancing disaster assistance for livestock and crawfish producers.
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Congresswoman Letlow announces new staff lineup for 119th Congress
U.S. Congresswoman Julia Letlow, representing Louisiana's 5th District, has announced her staff appointments for the upcoming 119th Congress.
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Social Security Fairness Act becomes law ensuring retirement security for public servants
Legislation spearheaded by Representative Julia Letlow aimed at securing retirement benefits for public servants has been enacted.
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Julia Letlow joins ExxonMobil in celebrating new research lab in Louisiana
Congresswoman Julia Letlow recently participated in significant events including an energy initiative with ExxonMobil on December 10th and received an award from Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation on December 11th while also urging Senate...
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Post office named after late Congressman-elect Luke Letlow
Congresswoman Julia Letlow and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise have announced the official signing into law of the "Luke Letlow Post Office" designation.
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Julia Letlow discusses farm policies and congratulates new labor secretary nominee
In recent tweets dated November 20 and 23, Congresswoman Julia Letlow engaged with agricultural organizations like the National Cotton Council and USA Rice discussing policy measures such as disaster relief efforts through the Farm Bill and...
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FARM Act introduced by Congresswoman Letlow aims to assist struggling Louisiana farmers
Congresswoman Julia Letlow, representing Louisiana's 5th District, has introduced a new piece of legislation aimed at providing economic support to farmers.
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Laura Arnold wins 2024 Congressional Art Competition for Louisiana's Fifth District
Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) announced Laura Arnold as the winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition from the Fifth District of Louisiana. Arnold, a recent graduate of Quitman High School, won with her piece titled “Chicken Bits.” The artwork features a hen created from blue, orange, and brown collage pieces.
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Congresswoman Letlow and Senator Kennedy introduce crop insurance amendment act
Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) and Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) have introduced the Quality Loss Adjustment Improvement for Farmers Act. The proposed legislation aims to amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act, providing enhanced and more flexible insurance coverage for farmers who have suffered crop quality loss.
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Bipartisan resolution introduced to honor fallen law enforcement officers
On May 15, 2024, a bipartisan resolution was introduced by Congresswoman Julia Letlow (R-LA), Congressman Michael Guest (R-MS), Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH), and Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (D-VA). The resolution aims to honor and memorialize law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty. H. Res. 1226 also expresses unwavering support for law enforcement across the nation and underscores the importance of equipping police officers with necessary resources to ensure community safety.
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Letlow and Higgins introduce legislation condemning Biden's border policies
On May 13, 2024, Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) and Congressman Clay Higgins (LA-03) introduced H.Res. 1210 in Washington D.C., a resolution condemning the border crisis attributed to the Biden administration's policies. The resolution also acknowledges the significant burden this crisis has placed on law enforcement officers.
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Congresswoman Letlow secures relief for Louisiana's crawfish industry
Congresswoman Julia Letlow has announced that crawfish will now be included under the Emergency Livestock Assistance Program (ELAP), and the USDA Farm Service Agency will commence relief efforts for losses in crawfish production experienced in 2023 and beyond.
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Congresswoman Julia Letlow Questions U.S. Agriculture Department Secretary Vilsack on Assistance for Louisiana Farmers
During the FY2025 Department of Agriculture Budget Hearing, Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) brought attention to the challenges facing Louisiana farmers and producers due to adverse weather conditions. In a conversation with U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, Letlow emphasized the urgent need for assistance to the crawfish industry in the state.Representative Letlow pointed out the severe impact of drought on Louisiana's agriculture sector, stating, "my district is one of the more robust and diverse agriculture districts in the country." She...
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Congresswoman Julia Letlow Announces Over $37 Million in Community Project Funding For the Fifth District and Hundreds of Millions in Funding for Louisiana
Congresswoman Letlow stated, “My number one mission in Congress is to give back to our communities. My office and I worked hard to secure the millions in funding that will be crucial for Louisiana’s economic growth and prosperity." Letlow emphasized the positive impact of the funding on various sectors in Louisiana, including the crawfish industry, USDA programmatic and agricultural research, veterans' healthcare programs, law enforcement programs, and Second Amendment rights.The Community Project Funding for LA-05 includes allocations such as $9 million for the...
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Letlow, Kuster, Balderson, Introduce Legislation to Combat Opioid Epidemic
Congresswoman Julia Letlow, Congresswoman Annie Kuster, and Congressman Troy Balderson have joined forces to introduce bipartisan legislation aimed at combating the opioid epidemic and reducing prescription drug misuse. The Electronic Prescribing for Controlled Substances Act would mandate electronic prescriptions for all Schedule II-IV controlled substances, including opioids. This move is intended to enhance patient safety and deter fraud associated with these highly addictive medications.In a statement, Congresswoman Julia Letlow emphasized the importance of taking...
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Rep. Julia Letlow and Rep. Suzanne Bonamici Introduce Resolution to Recognize and Encourage National Board Certified Teachers
Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julia Letlow and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici have jointly introduced a resolution to recognize and celebrate National Board Certified Teachers. The resolution also designates a "National Board Certified Teacher Week" and encourages administrators, school districts, and states to support and incentivize the growth of National Board Certified Teachers.National Board Certification is a voluntary and rigorous process that allows teachers to enhance their teaching skills and demonstrate their effectiveness in the classroom. The certification...
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Congresswoman Julia Letlow Introduces Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2023
Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) has introduced the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2023, a proposed bill aimed at revising two programs within the Agricultural Credit Act of 1978. The bill, known as H.R. 6717, focuses on the Emergency Conservation Program and the Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP), providing assistance to farmers and owners of nonindustrial forest land who have been impacted by natural disasters.Under the proposed legislation, farmers and landowners will have the option to receive advance emergency payments before carrying...
