119th Congress
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
