Representative Julia Letlow, Republican from Louisiana

Julia Letlow

Representative · Louisiana · Republican

Julia Letlow

House Floor

Recent comments in the House

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 1011, the Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025. Across this country, farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners are on the front lines of natural disasters. Whether it is hurricanes in my home State of Louisiana, wildfires in Nebraska, or severe storms across rural America, these events do not just damage land. They threaten livelihoods, local economies, and our Nation's food and fiber supply.
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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of John Norman Gallaspy, a constituent who left a profound legacy in Louisiana. His life was defined by the many roles he undertook, beginning as one of the youngest students at Louisiana State University and later becoming a father, husband, and champion watermelon grower. He was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Field Artillery and deployed to Korea in 1952, after graduating. His exceptional fire support saved many lives and earned him the Bronze Star for Valor in Combat.
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Biography
Julia Letlow, a former university administrator and academic researcher, was elected to represent Louisiana’s 5th Congressional District in 2021. She focuses on expanding rural broadband access, strengthening agricultural policy, and improving education opportunities for families in her district. Letlow authored the “Parents Bill of Rights Act,” aimed at increasing transparency and parental involvement in education, and serves on the House Appropriations Committee. She brings a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach to Congress, working to ensure Louisiana’s rural communities have a strong voice in federal policy.
Education
  • Ph.D., University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
    2011
  • M.A., University of Louisiana, Monroe
    2005
  • B.A., University of Louisiana, Monroe, LA
    2002
Professional History

  • U.S. Representative

    2021-Present

    Representing Louisiana's 5th district

  • Executive Director, External Affairs and Strategic Communications, University of Louisiana

    2018–19

  • Ombudsperson/special Projects Coordinator, University of Louisiana

  • Director, Education, Resident Patient Safety, And Quality Improvement/clinical instructor, Tulane University

  • Director, Marketing and Communications, University of Louisiana

  • Executive Assistant to President for External Affairs and Community Outreach, University of Louisiana

Policy Focus
Education30%
Agriculture and Food30%
Foreign Trade and International Finance5%
Commerce5%
Notable Legislation

Key legislative actions from Julia Letlow's record in Congress.

  • Education Funding Advocacy

    Secured increased federal funding for rural and higher education initiatives in Louisiana.

  • School Safety Legislation

    Co-sponsored the STOP II Act to expand federal grants for school security and mental health resources.

  • Agricultural Disaster Relief

    Helped obtain federal disaster relief funds for Louisiana farmers affected by hurricanes and flooding.

  • Veterans Services Expansion

    Supported legislation to improve access to health care and benefits for Louisiana veterans.

Committee Assignments
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  • House Committee on Education and Workforce
  • House Committee on Appropriations

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