From Rolls to Results: Julia Letlow on Wins for Louisiana

Congresswoman Julia Letlow joins the show for DC Current to share Thanksgiving laughs and serious legislative wins. While she admits her only holiday kitchen duty is bringing the rolls, Letlow is cooking up big victories in Washington. She secured $2 million for flood mitigation along the Amite River—historic for the Capital Region—and $4 million to improve healthcare access in rural Richland Parish. Letlow also spotlights her bipartisan Nest Act, aimed at supporting new moms with essential care kits and postpartum mental health resources. From earmarks to maternal health advocacy, this episode blends lighthearted holiday talk with impactful policy updates for Louisiana.