Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.)
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Recent News About Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.)
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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...
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Congresswoman Julia Letlow Urges USDA to Support Drought Relief Assistance
Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) has called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide much-needed drought relief assistance to farmers and producers in Louisiana. In a letter addressed to USDA Secretary Vilsack, Letlow emphasized the urgency of the situation and the devastating impact of the record drought and extreme weather conditions experienced by the state.The agriculture sector in Louisiana suffered an estimated loss of $1.37 billion in 2023 alone due to the drought. This loss has had a profound effect on farmers and producers in the state,...
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Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act Introduced by Bipartisan Group of Representatives
A bipartisan group of representatives - Congresswoman Julia Letlow, Congresswoman Jill Tokuda, Congressman John James, and Congressman Juan Ciscomani - have introduced the Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act. This legislation aims to support the application process and development of new charter schools by authorizing State Entities to use a portion of their funding for pre-planning and technical assistance.Currently, the Charter Schools Program (CSP) does not allow funding to be used for the planning phase of charter schools. However, if the Empower Charter...
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Rep. Letlow and Rep. Landsman Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Access for Child Care Small Businesses
Washington, DC - Representatives Julia Letlow (R-LA-05) and Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) have unveiled a bipartisan bill aimed at improving access for child care small businesses across the United States. The legislation, known as the Child Care Small Business Insight and Improvement Act, seeks to enhance the support provided by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to for-profit child care providers.The proposed legislation includes provisions that would designate a dedicated point-person at the SBA to focus on supporting for-profit child care providers. Additionally,...
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Bipartisan Paid Family Leave Working Group Completes Briefing Series, Prepares for Next Steps
The bipartisan Paid Family Leave Working Group, consisting of Co-Chairs Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Stephanie Bice (R-OK) and Representatives Julia Letlow (R-LA), Colin Allred (D-TX), Mariannette Miller-Meeks, M.D. (R-IA), and Hayley Stevens (D-MI), has made significant progress since its launch in January of this year. The group has held six Member-level meetings with experts from both policy and business sectors, focusing on finding solutions to support American families through paid family leave.During these closed-door meetings, the working group discussed various...
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Letlow, Stefanik, Allen, Steel Re-Introduce Bill to Modernize the Workplace to Effectively Identify and Validate Workers’ Skills
Congresswoman Julia Letlow (R-LA) has teamed up with Representatives Elise Stefanik (R-NY), Rick Allen (R-GA), and Michelle Steel (R-CA) to reintroduce the Validate Prior Learning to Accelerate Employment Act. The goal of this legislation is to modernize the workplace and help job seekers by effectively identifying and validating their existing skills, whether acquired through prior work experience, military service, life experience, or education.In a statement, Congresswoman Letlow emphasized the importance of connecting job seekers with employers and leveraging their...
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Congresswoman Julia Letlow Co-Leads the BUILD Act to Upgrade Local Law Enforcement and Fire Department Facilities
Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05), along with Congressman Chris Pappas (D-NH) and Congressman Tom Kean (R-NJ), has introduced the Building Up Infrastructure for Local Departments (BUILD) Act of 2023. This bipartisan bill aims to prioritize new grants for small and rural public agencies to upgrade local law enforcement and fire department facilities serving populations of fewer than 50,000 residents.The BUILD Act proposes allocating $250 million annually for three years through the Department of Justice (DOJ) program, BUILD, and another $250 million annually through the...
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Reps. Julia Letlow and Lisa Blunt Rochester Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing October as World Menopause Awareness Month
Reps. Julia Letlow and Lisa Blunt Rochester have introduced a bipartisan resolution in the United States Congress to designate October as "World Menopause Awareness Month" and October 18th as "World Menopause Day." The resolution aims to raise awareness about menopause, a natural condition experienced by millions of women worldwide, and improve access to care during this phase of life.Congresswoman Julia Letlow emphasizes the importance of awareness in women's healthcare decisions, stating, "Oftentimes very little guidance is available to women who experience menopause...
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Congresswoman Julia Letlow Introduces Drought Assistance Improvement Act to Support Farmers
Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Julia Letlow (LA-05) announced the introduction of H.R. 5691, the Drought Assistance Improvement Act. This bill will amend the Livestock Forage Disaster Program (LFP) and improve the Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honey Bees, and Farm-Raised Fish Program (ELAP).As it currently stands, the Livestock Forage Disaster Program requires cattle producers to be at a level of Severe Drought (D2) for eight consecutive weeks to qualify for one month of disaster relief. The U.S. Drought Monitor is responsible...