Press Releases
Washington, DC – Today, attorneys for the State of Louisiana and intervening Black voters made it clear to the highest court in the land that the drawing of Louisiana’s sixth congressional district is constitutional.
Both the Middle District and the Fifth Circuit Court ruled that Louisiana should have two majority minority districts. The current map complies with this ruling, ensuring that Louisiana’s Black residents are able to receive proper representation in Congress.
Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05), along with Congressman Cleo Fields (LA-04) and Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16), introduced the Protecting Families From Inflation Act. The bill would require the Federal Reserve to examine theimpact that tariffs have on inflation faced by consumers and small businesses.
For decades the Department of Education has served our nation’s students and teachers ensuring that all children have access to a quality education regardless of income, race, gender, or zip code. President Trump’s decision to supersede Congress and unilaterally attempt to dismantle this vital agency is an attack on our nation’s students.
Baton Rouge, LA – Congressman Cleo Fields (LA-06) is kicking off a second round of town hall meetings to be held across Louisiana’s Sixth Congressional District. Last month, Congressman Fields announced that he will be conducting monthly town halls to continue addressing the concerns of and receiving feedback from constituents.
The Town Hall Meeting Series for the month of March will be held as follows:
Congressman Cleo Fields on the passing of Congressman Sylvester Turner
Washington, DC – Congressman Cleo Fields is devastated to learn of the passing of his dear friend and colleague, Congressman Sylvester Turner of Texas.
Washington, DC – Today Congressman Cleo Fields (LA-06) announced that his guest for President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress will be Kennedy Orr, President of the Student Government Association at Southern University and A&M College.
Baton Rouge, LA – Yesterday, Congressman Cleo Fields (LA-06) announced a series of town hall meetings to be held across Louisiana’s Sixth Congressional District. The meetings will provide an opportunity for constituents to share their thoughts, concerns, and ideas directly with Congressman Fields.
Baton Rouge, LA – Congressman Cleo Fields is set to take the oath of office during a special District Swearing-In ceremony hosted by the Louisiana Leadership Institute on Monday, February 17, 2025, at 10:00 AM CST at the F.G. Clark Activity Center on Southern University’s campus.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Cleo Fields is deeply concerned by the decision made by the newly confirmed Treasury Secretary and acting director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Scott Bessent, to immediately halt the work of the CFPB.
It has been widely reported that under the direction of Secretary Bessent, department staff were instructed not to move forward with issuing public communication, settling enforcement action, or issuing and approving rules of guidance.
Baton Rouge, LA – Today, Congressman Fields expressed strong opposition to the Trump Administration’s decision to pause federal financial assistance, calling the move an unconstitutional overreach that undermines Congress’s authority over federal spending and jeopardizes the livelihood of American families.