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June 2, 2025

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. 

Issues: Education

May 22, 2025

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.

Issues: Congress

May 18, 2025

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.


May 14, 2025

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.


May 5, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. “Today my office was notified that President Trump’s budget for fiscal year 2026 seeks to end funding for LIHEAP, the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. This program provides financial assistance to individuals and families in our communities who are struggling to pay their heating and cooling bills.

Issues: Energy

April 30, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, House Democrats Congressman Cleo Fields (LA-06) and Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02) issued the following statements in response to the Trump Administration and Elon Musk’s DOGE choice to slash AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC) operations, significantly reducing staff by 85%, and terminating over 1,000 active FY24 grants nationwide.


April 25, 2025

Washington, DC – “Today my office was informed that ICE (Immigrations and Customs Enforcement) will be restoring approximately 1500 student visas. This decision comes following both a multitude of legal challenges and a direct letter that I sent to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, and Acting Director of U.S.


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April 23, 2025
Issues: Education

April 22, 2025

Baton Rouge, LA – Congressman Cleo Fields (LA-06) has issued a formal request to Secretary of State, Marco Rubio; Secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem; and Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons, for an immediate review and explanation regarding the recent revocation of visas for eight international students enrolled at Southern University in Baton Rouge, LA.


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April 16, 2025