U.S. Representative for Louisiana’s 5th District
Julia Letlow
Position · +0.43
- In office
- House 2021–now
5 years in CongressMore senior than 35% of the House - Breaks on
- Economics and Public Finance 4%
- Committees
- Appropriations
- Education and Workforce
- Bills on
- Agriculture and Food
- Education
- Law
- Age
- 45
2026 election
Not on the November ballot
General election Nov 3, 2026
On the ballot for this seat
- RJulia Letlow$6.2M
- DJamie Davis$2.0M
Bottom line
Not on the November ballot: LA-5 is an open seat with 2 nominees.
Where Letlow has influence
Roles
- Vice Chair · Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Appropriations)
- Appropriations · 20th in seniority on the majority side
- Education and Workforce · 12th in seniority on the majority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 1011 Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025 · Passed a chamber
- H.R. 3453 Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act · Out of committee
Talks most about
Stories in Letlow’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Letlow breaks with Republicans
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Letlow voted against most Republicans. The tick is the median for House Republicans.
- Economics and Public Finance 4% · 2 of 49 party 7%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Letlow broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027On Agreeing to the Amendment · This bill sets forth policies and authorities for FY2027 for Department of Defense (DOD) programs, activities, and military construction as…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| May 14, 2026 | Monitor Accountability ActOn Motion to Recommit · This bill requires the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts to establish conditions on the appointment of monitors to oversee state and… | Not voting |
| May 14, 2026 | Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the United States Armed Forces from hostilities against the Islamic Republic of Iran.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities against Iran or any part of its government or… | Not voting |
| May 14, 2026 | Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025On Motion to Recommit · This bill broadens the definition of the term business of insurance, for the purposes of federal crimes related to insurance fraud, to… | Not voting |
| May 13, 2026 | Providing that section 11 of House Resolution 1224 shall have no force or effect.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This resolution eliminates a requirement to include the text of H.R. 1346, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025, as… | Not voting |
| May 13, 2026 | Providing that section 11 of House Resolution 1224 shall have no force or effect.On Ordering the Previous Question · This resolution eliminates a requirement to include the text of H.R. 1346, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025, as… | Not voting |
| Mar 17, 2026 | MAWS Act of 2026On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Mitigation Action and Watermen Support Act of 2026 or the MAWS Act of 2026Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Territorial Student Access to Higher Education ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · This bill requires public institutions of higher education that participate in federal student aid programs to charge no more than in-state…Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Letlow is saying
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Letlow Votes for Ratepayer Protection Act
Voted for Ratepayer Protection Act to shield consumers from data center electricity costs.
“The Ratepayer Protection Act advances the basic principle that Americans should not pay the cost for increased electricity used by data centers.”
Ratepayer Protection ActAI Infrastructure ImpactAI-read
Mentions H.R. 9340 · voted Yea Sep 16, 2026, roll 672
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Letlow Statement on SEC's Expulsion Threat
Congresswoman Julia Letlow, who represents Louisiana State University, released the following statement on today’s amended lawsuit from the Southeastern Conference seeking to expel LSU.
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Today, Governor Jeff Landry and Congresswoman Julia Letlow announced that President Trump has now approved all of Louisiana’s requests for support in parishes impacted by Tropical Storm Arthur.
“We want to thank President Trump for approving every disaster assistance request we submitted for the communities impacted by Tropical Storm Arthur. We also want to thank Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin for his leadership and partnership throughout this process. This support will help our local governments…”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Letlow voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 185 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 195 majority-party members without a committee lead
How far Letlow’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 18
- Action in committee 8
- Action beyond committee 2
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
18 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 17 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 20 sponsored billsSponsored 20 (House median 25) · cosponsored 146 (median 289), 41 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Agriculture and Food, Education, Law.
- H.R. 9223 To amend the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to authorize the Secretary of Education to extend paperwork reduction waivers, and for other purposes.Education · Introduced Jun 9, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9101 Rural Grants Transparency ActRequires increased transparency in federal rural grant distribution and administration. AI-readAgriculture and Food · Introduced Jun 2, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8337 Buy American Seafood ActAgriculture and Food · Introduced May 21, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8695 No Delays in Disaster Relief ActEmergency Management · Introduced May 7, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1256 Expressing support for the designation of May 6, 2026, as "National Maternal Mental Health Awareness Day" and prioritizing the goals and ideals of raising awareness and understanding of maternal mental health conditions.Health · Introduced May 4, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8578 Food Reform for Effective and Sustainable Health (FRESH) Act of 2026Agriculture and Food · Introduced Apr 29, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8515 Consumer Price Information Act of 2026Commerce · Introduced Apr 27, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 8485 No Rogue Jurors ActLaw · Introduced Apr 23, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 153 | 88% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 66 | 62% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 59 | 76% |
| Energy | 37 | 78% |
| Environmental Protection | 31 | 77% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 82% |
| Commerce | 27 | 93% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 27 | 85% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 27 | 85% |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 24 | 79% |
Show all 31 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| International Affairs | 21 | 43% |
| Education | 16 | 56% |
| Immigration | 15 | 73% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 71% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 45% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 11 | 91% |
| Health | 8 | 63% |
| Taxation | 8 | 100% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% |
| Emergency Management | 6 | 100% |
| Law | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 80% |
| Animals | 4 | 75% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 4 | 75% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Procedural | 4 | 25% |
| Housing and Community Development | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 100% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 50% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 100% |
How often Letlow voted with Republicans on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- RMike JohnsonLA-4100%agreement
- RBryan SteilWI-199%agreement
- RMatt Van EppsTN-799%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Letlow most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Letlow’s campaign raised $8.3M: $2.1M (25%) from individuals and $1.5M (19%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.4M.
Through Aug 21, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Letlow
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 374.
- Young Victory Committee Party committee
- America's Credit Unions Trade association PAC
- American College of Radiology Association Independent PAC
See how much each organization gave Letlow this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inLetlow’s own leadership PAC: Start Rising PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Letlow’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, LA-5Republican2021–present
Seat
- State
- Louisiana
- District
- 5
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 45
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-8490
142 Cannon House Office Building - District offices
- Amite, Monroe
- Website
- letlow.house.gov
- repjulialetlow
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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