LETLOW'S POLICY PLAN FOR LOUISIANA
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Fighting for Louisiana Families
Louisiana deserves a Senator who will never forget where she came from, who she works for, and what is at stake for the next generation.
As a mother, educator, and conservative, Julia Letlow believes public service is about protecting our families, defending our values, growing our economy, and leaving our children a stronger America than the one we inherited.
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.
From our farmers and fishermen to our veterans, energy workers, small businesses, and families struggling with rising costs, Julia's focus will always be on delivering results for Louisiana.
These are the issues Julia will fight for in the United States Senate:
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1. Secure the Border and Deport Criminal Illegal Aliens
America is a nation of laws, and no nation can remain sovereign without secure borders.
Priorities:
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Finish construction of the border wall
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Deport criminal illegal aliens and gang members
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End catch-and-release policies
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Defund sanctuary cities
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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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Require E-Verify nationwide
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End taxpayer-funded benefits for illegal immigrants
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Prevent illegal immigrants from being counted in the census
2. Lower Costs and Make Life Affordable Again
Louisiana families are working harder than ever, but too many feel like they're falling behind. 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.
Priorities:
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Permanently extend the Trump tax cuts
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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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Cut federal regulations that increase energy costs
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Reduce government spending that fuels inflation
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Lower healthcare and prescription drug costs
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Increase American energy production to bring down gas and utility bills
3. Protect Parents' Rights and Put Families First
Parents know their children better than Washington bureaucrats. Families should have the final say in how their children are educated, raised, and protected.
Priorities:
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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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Expand school choice and educational freedom
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Protect parental access to school records
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Stop federal interference in local education decisions
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Keep political activism out of classrooms
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Penalize education institutions that are hiding DEI programs
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Provide parental warning labels on transgender content
4. Protect Women's Sports and Defend Common Sense
Girls deserve a level playing field, and parents deserve confidence that common sense still matters in America.
Priorities:
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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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Ban gender transition procedures for minors
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Prevent federal agencies from redefining biological sex
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Protect schools that uphold women's sports protections
5. Protect Election Integrity and Pass the Save America Act
Louisianans deserve confidence that every legal vote counts and that elections are secure, transparent, and trustworthy.
Priorities:
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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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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
6. Ban Congressional Insider Trading and Drain the Swamp
The American people are tired of politicians getting rich while families struggle. Members of Congress should serve the public, not their portfolios.
Priorities:
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Ban Members of Congress from trading individual stocks
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Strengthen financial disclosure requirements
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Increase transparency in government spending
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Codify DOGE spending cuts
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Eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse across federal agencies
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Reduce the size and scope of the federal bureaucracy
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Strengthen oversight of unelected federal regulators
7. Secure American Energy Dominance
Louisiana powers America. We should be leading the world in energy production instead of begging foreign countries for resources we already have.
Priorities:
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Expand oil and natural gas production
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Accelerate LNG export approvals
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Reverse anti-energy regulations
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Streamline federal permitting
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Refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve
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Expand offshore energy development in the Gulf of America
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Protect Louisiana refining and petrochemical jobs
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Strengthen America's energy independence
8. Fight for Louisiana Farmers and Rural Communities
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.
Priorities:
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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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Expand access to rural broadband
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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
9. Stand Up for Louisiana Fishermen and Seafood Producers
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.
Priorities:
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Crack down on unfair foreign seafood imports
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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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Protect working waterfronts and seafood processing jobs
10. Fix the Flood Insurance Crisis
Louisiana families should not be forced out of their homes because of skyrocketing flood insurance premiums and flawed federal policies.
Priorities:
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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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Expand mitigation funding for homeowners
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Improve flood mapping accuracy
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Protect homeowners from excessive federal mandates
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Ensure Louisiana receives fair treatment in federal flood programs
11. Support Veterans and Military Families
The men and women who served our country deserve a government that keeps its promises long after they return home.
Priorities:
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Reduce VA wait times
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Expand access to community care
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Improve mental health and PTSD services
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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
12. Protect Louisiana's Coast and Improve Disaster Recovery
Louisiana families know better than anyone that disasters don't end when the storm passes. Washington must do a better job helping communities recover while also investing in the infrastructure that protects our coast, waterways, and economy.
Priorities:
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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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Protect and expand GOMESA revenue sharing
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Accelerate coastal restoration projects
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Strengthen levee and flood protection systems
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Expand dredging of navigation channels
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Protect Mississippi River commerce
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Improve hurricane resilience infrastructure
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Support port modernization projects
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Preserve Louisiana's working coast
13. Make America Healthy Again and Fix Our Food Supply
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.
Priorities:
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Increase transparency in food labeling
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Work with Secretary Kennedy to implement the MAHA Agenda
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Strengthen nutrition standards in federally funded programs
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Support American farmers who produce healthy, nutritious foods
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Expand research into chronic disease prevention
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Promote healthier school meals and nutrition education
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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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Shift federal health policy toward prevention and long-term wellness
14. Rebuild America's Shipyards and Maritime Industry
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.
Priorities:
• Expand domestic shipbuilding capacity
• Protect the Jones Act
• Modernize Louisiana ports and shipyards
• Support maritime workforce development
• Increase Navy and Coast Guard ship procurement
• Expand defense manufacturing jobs
• Improve inland waterway infrastructure
• Grow America's maritime industrial base
15. Put Louisiana First
For too long, Washington politicians have focused on helping themselves instead of helping the people they represent. Julia believes a Senator's first responsibility is to fight for the people back home and deliver results that improve their lives.
Priorities:
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Deliver first-class constituent services
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Help Louisianans cut through federal red tape
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Fight for Louisiana's fair share of federal resources
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Stand up for local communities when Washington gets it wrong
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Work directly with parish and local leaders
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Support economic development and job creation across the state
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Ensure every region of Louisiana has a seat at the table
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Never lose touch with the people of Louisiana