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142 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-1805
Campaign Finance (2026)
Funding Sources
Top Industries
Source: FEC · 2026 cycle
About
Julia Letlow is a Republican Representative from Louisiana's 5th District and the first Republican woman to represent Louisiana in the House.
Background
Born in Monroe, Louisiana, Julia Letlow attended Ouachita Christian High School before earning her bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Louisiana at Monroe and a doctorate in communications from the University of South Florida. Her professional career in academia included serving as the director of education and patient safety for the Tulane University School of Medicine. She later returned to the University of Louisiana at Monroe as the director of external affairs and strategic communications.
Political career
Before entering public office, Julia Letlow worked in higher education as an administrator at the Tulane University School of Medicine and the University of Louisiana at Monroe. She has served as the U.S. representative for Louisiana's 5th congressional district since 2021. Letlow is the first Republican woman to represent the state of Louisiana in the House of Representatives.
Current focus
Letlow, Julia represents the 5th congressional district of LA in the U.S. House. Letlow, Julia currently serves on the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, the House Committee on Appropriations, and the House Committee on Education and Workforce. They have sponsored 24 bills in the current House, including H.R. 8695; H.R. 8578; H.R. 8515.
Committee Assignments
119th Congress
Legislative Activity
24
Bills Sponsored
10
Recent Votes