Press Releases
Baton Rouge, LA – Congressman Cleo Fields (LA-06) sent a formal letter to the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem expressing deep concern over recent reports of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducting enforcement operations while wearing masks and failing to identify themselves as federal law enforcement officers.
In the letter, Congressman Fields outlined how these practices raise serious safety concerns for both ICE officers and the public.
Washington, DC – Today the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1, President Trump’s so called “One Big Beautiful Bill”, by a margin of 218 to 214. Congressman Fields (LA-06) joined every House Democrat in voting against the largest cut to healthcare and food assistance in American history.
Washington, DC – Today, the Supreme Court announced that Louisiana v. Callais, a case regarding Louisiana’s congressional map that was approved by the Louisiana legislature, will be reargued during the Supreme Court’s next term, beginning in October.
The congressional map in question was first enacted by the state legislature in January 2024, and is a direct result of bipartisan collaboration across party and racial lines.
“I have been consistent in my belief that America should not be entangled in the Iran-Israel conflict. The recent news of U.S. air strikes only deepens our involvement in a war that does not serve the best interests of the American people. Our priority should be diplomacy and de-escalation. We must focus on the pressing needs of our citizens here at home. We cannot afford to be drawn into yet another endless conflict.”
Rep. Fields meets with Art Competition Winner Kearra Grisby
Washington, DC – Today Kearra Grisby, the winner of the 2025 Congressional Art Competition for Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District was welcomed to the Capitol by Congressman Fields. Kearra, who recently graduated from St. Joseph’s Academy in Baton Rouge, was accompanied by her mother Latreace Grisby and her grandmother Sandra Moore.
Washington, D.C. – Today, Rep. Roger Williams (TX-25), alongside Rep. Cleo Fields (LA-06), introduced the Securities Research Modernization Act to amend the Securities Act of 1933. This legislation ensures businesses have better visibility, draw more investor interest, and have a greater chance of a successful public offering.
Washington, D.C. – On Friday the Shreveport Job Corps Center, and Job Corps centers across the country were notified that they must close, under the direction of President Trump’s Department of Labor. There is absolutely no justifiable reason for this abrupt closure, which came without congressional approval.
Late last night, House Republicans were able to advance President Trump’s so called “big beautiful budget bill” by a one vote margin after close to 22 hours of continuous testifying by Democrats against the bill.
There is nothing beautiful about a bill that could strip vital healthcare and food assistance from millions of Americans, in addition to taking away critical federal funding from states like Louisiana.
Baton Rouge, LA –The thoughts and prayers of myself, my family, and my staff are with President Biden and his loved ones following his cancer diagnosis. Just like he’s spent his career fighting for the American people, I know he will fight this as well.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Representatives Mike Flood (R-NE), Cleo Fields (D-LA), Mike Lawler (R-NY), Sarah McBride (D-DE), and Shri Thanedar (D-MI) introduced the Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act of 2025. Right now, an individual or business must meet one of a number of financial or professional criteria to be classified as an accredited investor.