119th Congress
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.