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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA), Congressman Cleo Fields (D-LA), Congresswoman Julia Letlow (R-LA), and Congressman Mike Ezell (R-MS) have introduced the bipartisan National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Authorization Extension Act which will extend the federal authorization for the NFIP. The bill would extend the program through December 31, 2026, significantly longer than the typical short-term extensions passed by Congress.
Washington, DC – The recent decision by President Trump to pause the majority of his planned tariffs for 90 days, is proof that the voice of the people matters.
Washington, DC – “President Trump’s tariffs are causing unnecessary pain and financial hardship for every American. Individual retirement funds and 401(k)s are being decimated as markets around the world respond to these excessive tariffs. The harm being done to America’s reputation both at home and abroad is immeasurable. I am urging President Trump to correct his course before it’s too late.”
Washington, DC – On Wednesday, Louisiana Democrats Congressman Fields (LA-06) and Congressman Carter (LA-02) released a joint letter addressed to President Trump, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, and Cameron Hamilton, the Acting Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). In this letter the Congressmen stated their strong objections to both the potential elimination of FEMA’s long-term disaster recovery efforts and to possible funding cuts within the agency.
Washington, DC – “Tariffs are a tax on the American people. President Trump imposing tariffs on our neighbors and allies will result in unnecessary hardships for American consumers and businesses. Under these tariffs grocery prices will go up, vehicle prices will go up, and consumer confidence will go down. If President Trump believes that there are ways to improve our trade relations with other countries, then he should sit down with world leaders and negotiate.
Washington, DC –Today, Congressman Fields celebrates a major win for American consumers as a federal judge ruled to temporarily block President Trump’s attempt to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Congressman Fields, along with more than 200 of his colleagues, proudly defended the rights of consumers by filing an amicus brief defending the CFPB and standing against executive overreach by the Trump administration.
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.