Julia Letlow

Supporting the Parent's Bill of Rights Act introduced by Representative Julia Letlow will acknowledge parents' fundamental rights.

It is time for the education complex to understand that children belong to their parents, not the State.

I was disappointed to see that the Hyde Amendment and several other long-standing pro-life provisions were again weakened or removed.

The Hyde Amendment has been renewed every year on a bipartisan basis.

My Republican colleagues and I made it clear that any appropriations legislation that does not include Hyde Amendment protections will not gain our support.

As a mother of a four-year-old and two-year-old, I cannot imagine the sheer terror families must be experiencing as they desperately search to find the most basic, life sustaining nourishment for their children.

It is incredibly important that we work in an expeditious fashion to increase access to safe formula options because I represent a heavily rural district.

I can only imagine the terror of parents across this country are feeling as they desperately search for formula to keep their children alive, quite literally, with some parents forced to admit their children to the hospital when no formula…

I am honored to join this distinguished and to have the opportunity to represent the priorities of the Fifth Congressional District of Louisiana and the communities throughout the Delta region.

One reform could be providing these incentives directly on the SNAP EBT card to help at-risk populations.

As our Committee considers the farm bill reauthorization, it is essential to ensure these funds are getting to the individuals they are intended for and need them the most.

When reviewing the USDA nutrition programs, I believe it is essential to ensure they are adequately meeting the needs of families...

Like many sectors of agriculture, niche and specialty crop farmers throughout Louisiana continue to face challenges, whether that be labor shortages, increased input costs, availability of risk management tools, or access to new market…

I am concerned by the findings which show steeply increasing input costs across the board for commodities.

Drafting the next farm bill needs to remain at the forefront of our vital work, going forward.

I love seeing so many women in agriculture witnesses.

Agriculture is the backbone of my district, and is one of the largest economic forces for the area.

As I travel throughout the 5th Congressional District, I continue to hear concerns from Louisiana farmers about the many challenges currently facing the agriculture industry.

Traditional farm bill programs are not designed to react to these economic challenges.

Rice farms experience the highest fertilizer cost increase, averaging $62.04 per acre.

I ask that you examine the negative implications of reduced net farm income due to increased cost of production.

The reality of an already weakened supply-chain is that the situation could get much worse if the Federal Government doesn't act immediately.

Higher input costs are not only a direct hit on the farm, but a compounding issue that consumers will ultimately absorb for years to come.

When reviewing these nutrition programs, I believe it is essential to ensure they are adequately meeting the needs of families, especially in rural America where many lack access to fresh foods like fruits and vegetables.

I represent the 5th District of Louisiana, and as many of you know, that region of the state is home to many rural communities that are stimulated by agriculture, small business, and local economies.