Senator-elect · Louisiana

Julia Letlow

Republican · Moving up from the House (LA-5)

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What they campaigned on

Share of their campaign website’s words, by policy area.

1,270words on issues
  • Agriculture and food15%
  • Energy12%
  • Government operations and elections11%
  • Immigration11%
  • Education and culture7%
  • Everything else44%

Where they stand

39 issues in their own words, then everything else their site says, by policy area.

Agriculture and food

Farm trade and markets ›
  • Limit foreign imports that undercut American farmers
“Crack down on unfair foreign seafood imports”
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Other things the site says about agriculture and food (16)
“Louisiana farmers feed and fuel America. They deserve a Senator who understands the challenges facing agriculture and forestry and will always be their voice in Washington.”
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“Deliver a strong Farm Bill”
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“Protect crop insurance programs”
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“Expand disaster assistance for farmers”
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“Ban Chinese ownership of American farmland”
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“Protect family farms from excessive regulation”
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“Strengthen agricultural research and extension programs”
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“Expand access to credit for young farmers”
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“Louisiana's seafood industry is second to none. It is an invaluable part of our state’s culture, economy, and heritage. Washington should support our domestic industry, not make it harder to stay in business.”
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“Strengthen country-of-origin labeling requirements”
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“Protect Gulf of America fisheries from federal overreach”
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“Expand disaster assistance for fishermen”
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“Increase transparency in food labeling”
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“Support American farmers who produce healthy, nutritious foods”
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“Reduce harmful additives and ingredients where supported by science”
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“Encourage policies that make healthy food more affordable and accessible”
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Energy

Utilities ›
  • Lower utility bills for families and businesses
“Increase American energy production to bring down gas and utility bills”
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Energy costs ›
  • Lower energy costs for households and businesses
  • Cut regulations and mandates that raise energy costs
“Cut federal regulations that increase energy costs”
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Domestic energy production ›
  • Make the U.S. energy independent by producing more at home
  • Expand domestic oil and gas production
“In the U.S. Senate, I will always fight to protect their jobs, expand American energy production, and stand with President Trump to unleash our full energy potential.”
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“In the Senate, Julia will work alongside President Trump to keep the border secure, lower costs for working families, assert American energy dominance, protect parents' rights, defend election integrity, and fight for the people and industries that make Louisiana strong.”
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“Increase American energy production to bring down gas and utility bills”
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“Louisiana powers America. We should be leading the world in energy production instead of begging foreign countries for resources we already have.”
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“Expand offshore energy development in the Gulf of America”
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“Strengthen America's energy independence”
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Energy jobs ›
  • Protect and grow oil, gas and coal jobs
  • Grow energy jobs with an all-of-the-above strategy
“In the U.S. Senate, I will always fight to protect their jobs, expand American energy production, and stand with President Trump to unleash our full energy potential.”
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“Rep. Letlow has made energy policy a central part of her campaign, consistently advocating for an all-of-the-above strategy that prioritizes oil, gas, and LNG production while cutting federal red tape and opposing policies that threaten Louisiana jobs.”
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“Protect Louisiana refining and petrochemical jobs”
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Oil and gas ›
  • Expand domestic oil and gas production
  • Protect the oil and gas industry and its jobs
  • Keep oil and gas in an all-of-the-above energy strategy
  • Secure the U.S. oil and gas supply and end foreign dependence
  • Protect and expand states' share of offshore drilling revenue
“Rep. Letlow has made energy policy a central part of her campaign, consistently advocating for an all-of-the-above strategy that prioritizes oil, gas, and LNG production while cutting federal red tape and opposing policies that threaten Louisiana jobs.”
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“Expand oil and natural gas production”
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“Accelerate LNG export approvals”
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“Refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve”
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“Protect Louisiana refining and petrochemical jobs”
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“Protect and expand GOMESA revenue sharing”
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Other things the site says about energy (2)
“Reverse anti-energy regulations”
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“Streamline federal permitting”
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Government operations and elections

Government ethics and corruption ›
  • Ban members of Congress from trading stocks
  • Tighten ethics and conflict-of-interest rules for Congress and the executive branch
“Ban Members of Congress from trading individual stocks”
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“Strengthen financial disclosure requirements”
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Government waste and fraud ›
  • Cut waste, fraud and abuse in government spending
“Eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse across federal agencies”
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Size of the federal government ›
  • Shrink the federal government and its bureaucracy
  • Continue, expand and codify DOGE's cuts
“In the Senate, I will stay focused on the priorities that matter most to Louisiana families: keeping the border secure, stopping the flow of fentanyl, protecting election integrity, defending life, standing up for parents’ rights, protecting the Second Amendment, supporting Louisiana energy, and reining in Washington by cutting spending and shrinking the federal bureaucracy.”
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“Codify DOGE spending cuts”
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“Reduce the size and scope of the federal bureaucracy”
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Government transparency ›
  • Show the public how government spends money
“Increase transparency in government spending”
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Other things the site says about government operations and elections (9)
“Prevent illegal immigrants from being counted in the census”
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“Louisianans deserve confidence that every legal vote counts and that elections are secure, transparent, and trustworthy.”
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“Ban foreign interference in American elections”
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“Increase election transparency and accountability”
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“Oppose federal efforts to weaken election safeguards”
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“The American people are tired of politicians getting rich while families struggle. Members of Congress should serve the public, not their portfolios.”
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“Strengthen oversight of unelected federal regulators”
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“Deliver first-class constituent services”
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“Help Louisianans cut through federal red tape”
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Immigration

Border security ›
  • Secure the border
  • Finish building the border wall
  • End the release of people caught crossing the border
“In the Senate, I will stay focused on the priorities that matter most to Louisiana families: keeping the border secure, stopping the flow of fentanyl, protecting election integrity, defending life, standing up for parents’ rights, protecting the Second Amendment, supporting Louisiana energy, and reining in Washington by cutting spending and shrinking the federal bureaucracy.”
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“In the Senate, Julia will work alongside President Trump to keep the border secure, lower costs for working families, assert American energy dominance, protect parents' rights, defend election integrity, and fight for the people and industries that make Louisiana strong.”
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“Finish construction of the border wall”
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“End catch-and-release policies”
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Deportation ›
  • Deport immigrants who commit crimes
“Deport criminal illegal aliens and gang members”
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Enforcement of immigration laws ›
  • Require employers to use E-Verify
“Require E-Verify nationwide”
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Other things the site says about immigration (3)
“America is a nation of laws, and no nation can remain sovereign without secure borders.”
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“Defund sanctuary cities”
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“End taxpayer-funded benefits for illegal immigrants”
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Education and culture

School curriculum ›
  • Keep politics out of the classroom
  • Give parents access to and a say in what schools teach
  • Teach more subjects such as STEM, arts, civics, health and personal finance
“Increase transparency in curriculum and classroom materials”
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“Keep political activism out of classrooms”
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“Promote healthier school meals and nutrition education”
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School vouchers and choice ›
  • Expand school choice for families
“Expand school choice and educational freedom”
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Parents' role in raising children ›
  • Protect parents' rights to direct their children's upbringing and education
  • Let parents see what schools teach and decide for their children
“She has also been a leader in Congress on protecting parent's rights in education and returning local control to the classroom.”
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“In the Senate, I will stay focused on the priorities that matter most to Louisiana families: keeping the border secure, stopping the flow of fentanyl, protecting election integrity, defending life, standing up for parents’ rights, protecting the Second Amendment, supporting Louisiana energy, and reining in Washington by cutting spending and shrinking the federal bureaucracy.”
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“In the Senate, Julia will work alongside President Trump to keep the border secure, lower costs for working families, assert American energy dominance, protect parents' rights, defend election integrity, and fight for the people and industries that make Louisiana strong.”
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“Parents know their children better than Washington bureaucrats. Families should have the final say in how their children are educated, raised, and protected.”
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“Pass a national Parents' Bill of Rights”
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“Require schools to notify parents about major decisions involving their children”
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“Increase transparency in curriculum and classroom materials”
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“Protect parental access to school records”
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Federal role in education ›
  • Return control of education to local communities and parents
“She has also been a leader in Congress on protecting parent's rights in education and returning local control to the classroom.”
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“Stop federal interference in local education decisions”
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School meals ›
  • Make school meals healthier
“Promote healthier school meals and nutrition education”
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Economy and the federal budget

Cost of living ›
  • Lower the cost of living and inflation
  • Rein in government spending to bring down inflation
“In the Senate, Julia will work alongside President Trump to keep the border secure, lower costs for working families, assert American energy dominance, protect parents' rights, defend election integrity, and fight for the people and industries that make Louisiana strong.”
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“Washington's spending addiction fueled inflation and made everyday life more expensive. It's time to bring costs down and help families keep more of what they earn.”
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“Reduce government spending that fuels inflation”
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Federal spending ›
  • Cut federal spending
“In the Senate, I will stay focused on the priorities that matter most to Louisiana families: keeping the border secure, stopping the flow of fentanyl, protecting election integrity, defending life, standing up for parents’ rights, protecting the Second Amendment, supporting Louisiana energy, and reining in Washington by cutting spending and shrinking the federal bureaucracy.”
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“Reduce government spending that fuels inflation”
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“Codify DOGE spending cuts”
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Domestic manufacturing ›
  • Expand defense manufacturing
“Expand defense manufacturing jobs”
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Other things the site says about economy and the federal budget (2)
“In her time representing the 5th District, she has fought for conservative values and secured over $130 million in targeted support for Louisiana - supporting law enforcement, workforce development, and real infrastructure needs.”
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“Fight for Louisiana's fair share of federal resources”
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Defense and veterans

Veterans' health care ›
  • Cut wait times for VA care
  • Let more veterans get care from doctors outside the VA
“Reduce VA wait times”
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“Expand access to community care”
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Military and veteran mental health ›
  • Expand mental health care for veterans and service members
“Improve mental health and PTSD services”
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Other things the site says about defense and veterans (7)
“The men and women who served our country deserve a government that keeps its promises long after they return home.”
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“Speed up disability claims processing”
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“Reduce veteran homelessness”
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“Protect military retirement benefits”
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“Support military families and spouses”
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“Strengthen missions at Barksdale, Fort Polk, and Belle Chasse”
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“Increase Navy and Coast Guard ship procurement”
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Civil rights and liberties

Voting laws ›
  • Protect election integrity and security
  • Require voter ID at the polls
  • Make sure only eligible citizens vote, through citizenship proof and clean rolls
“In the Senate, I will stay focused on the priorities that matter most to Louisiana families: keeping the border secure, stopping the flow of fentanyl, protecting election integrity, defending life, standing up for parents’ rights, protecting the Second Amendment, supporting Louisiana energy, and reining in Washington by cutting spending and shrinking the federal bureaucracy.”
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“Pass President Trump's Save America Act”
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“Require proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections”
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“Strengthen voter ID requirements”
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“Clean up voter rolls”
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LGBTQ people and the law ›
  • Require parental warning labels on transgender content
“Provide parental warning labels on transgender content”
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Other things the site says about civil rights and liberties (7)
“Penalize education institutions that are hiding DEI programs”
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“Girls deserve a level playing field, and parents deserve confidence that common sense still matters in America.”
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“Keep biological men out of women's sports”
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“Protect girls' locker rooms and private spaces”
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“Codify protections for women's athletics under Title IX”
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“Prevent federal agencies from redefining biological sex”
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“Protect schools that uphold women's sports protections”
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Health

Abortion ›
  • Protect unborn life
“In the Senate, I will stay focused on the priorities that matter most to Louisiana families: keeping the border secure, stopping the flow of fentanyl, protecting election integrity, defending life, standing up for parents’ rights, protecting the Second Amendment, supporting Louisiana energy, and reining in Washington by cutting spending and shrinking the federal bureaucracy.”
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Health care costs ›
  • Lower health care costs, including premiums and out-of-pocket costs
  • Lower prescription drug prices
“Lower healthcare and prescription drug costs”
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Prescription drug prices ›
  • Lower prescription drug prices
“Lower healthcare and prescription drug costs”
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Other things the site says about health (5)
“Ban gender transition procedures for minors”
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“For too long, Washington has focused on treating illness instead of preventing it. Louisiana families deserve better information, healthier choices, and a food system that puts the health of our children first.”
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“Work with Secretary Kennedy to implement the MAHA Agenda”
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“Expand research into chronic disease prevention”
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“Shift federal health policy toward prevention and long-term wellness”
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Taxes

Taxes on low- and middle-income families ›
  • Expand the Child Tax Credit
  • End income taxes on tips
  • End income taxes on overtime pay
“Make the One Big Beautiful Bill’s no-tax-on-tips provision permanent”
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“Make the One Big Beautiful Bill’s no-tax-on-overtime provision permanent”
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“Expand and protect the Child Tax Credit for working families”
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Overall tax levels ›
  • Make the 2017 tax cuts permanent
“Permanently extend the Trump tax cuts”
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Social Security and welfare

Nutrition assistance ›
  • Strengthen nutrition standards in federal food programs
“Strengthen nutrition standards in federally funded programs”
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Law, crime and courts

Firearms ›
  • Protect the right to keep and bear arms
“In the Senate, I will stay focused on the priorities that matter most to Louisiana families: keeping the border secure, stopping the flow of fentanyl, protecting election integrity, defending life, standing up for parents’ rights, protecting the Second Amendment, supporting Louisiana energy, and reining in Washington by cutting spending and shrinking the federal bureaucracy.”
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Police ›
  • Back police and law enforcement officers
“On the Appropriations Committee, I have worked to deliver real results for our communities while standing up for parents, supporting our farmers, backing law enforcement, and defending the conservative values we share.”
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Fentanyl and drug trafficking ›
  • Stop the flow of fentanyl and other illegal drugs
  • Strengthen border security to stop drug smuggling
  • Designate cartels as terrorist groups or national security threats
  • Toughen drug laws and penalties for fentanyl trafficking
“In the Senate, I will stay focused on the priorities that matter most to Louisiana families: keeping the border secure, stopping the flow of fentanyl, protecting election integrity, defending life, standing up for parents’ rights, protecting the Second Amendment, supporting Louisiana energy, and reining in Washington by cutting spending and shrinking the federal bureaucracy.”
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“Designate Mexican drug cartels as foreign terrorist organizations”
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“Increase penalties for fentanyl trafficking”
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Environment

Disaster resilience ›
  • Prepare communities and infrastructure for extreme weather
  • Protect communities from flooding and rising seas
  • Improve federal help to recover after disasters
“Washington must do a better job helping communities recover while also investing in the infrastructure that protects our coast, waterways, and economy.”
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“Accelerate coastal restoration projects”
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“Strengthen levee and flood protection systems”
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“Improve hurricane resilience infrastructure”
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Other things the site says about environment (1)
“Preserve Louisiana's working coast”
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Science, technology and communications

Broadband and cell service ›
  • Expand high-speed internet access, including in rural areas
“Expand access to rural broadband”
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Labor and employment

Job creation ›
  • Create good-paying jobs and attract employers
  • Protect existing jobs
“Protect working waterfronts and seafood processing jobs”
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“Support economic development and job creation across the state”
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Job training and workforce development ›
  • Invest in job training and workforce development
“Support maritime workforce development”
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Immigrant and guest workers ›
  • Require E-Verify nationwide
“Require E-Verify nationwide”
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Transportation and infrastructure

Other things the site says about transportation and infrastructure (9)
“Expand dredging of navigation channels”
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“Protect Mississippi River commerce”
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“Support port modernization projects”
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“Louisiana is ranked as the top maritime state in America, and our maritime and shipbuilding industries are a critical part of our state’s economy and the national security of our country. Julia will continue fighting every day for this important industry.”
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“Expand domestic shipbuilding capacity”
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“Protect the Jones Act”
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“Modernize Louisiana ports and shipyards”
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“Improve inland waterway infrastructure”
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“Grow America's maritime industrial base”
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Banking and finance

Other things the site says about banking and finance (6)
“Louisiana families should not be forced out of their homes because of skyrocketing flood insurance premiums and flawed federal policies.”
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“Reform the National Flood Insurance Program”
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“Increase transparency in FEMA risk-rating models”
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“Roll back unfair premium increases”
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“Protect homeowners from excessive federal mandates”
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“Ensure Louisiana receives fair treatment in federal flood programs”
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Homeland security and emergencies

Other things the site says about homeland security and emergencies (4)
“Expand mitigation funding for homeowners”
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“Improve flood mapping accuracy”
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“Reform FEMA and speed disaster assistance payments”
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“Reduce federal red tape after hurricanes and natural disasters”
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