119th Congress
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.
The Louisiana Leadership Institute is proud to host the District Swearing-In Ceremony of Cleo Fields, welcoming Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
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.
Baton Rouge, LA – Congressman Cleo Fields celebrates the U.S. National Science Foundation’s E-Core program awarding approximately $8 million to the Louisiana Board of Regents over a multi-year period. This award is in collaboration with Southern University and A&M College, Louisiana State University and A&M College, Louisiana Tech University, and the University of New Orleans.