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Conrad Cable is running for U.S. House of Representatives District 4.

Read his full questionnaire below.

Question 1

What are the three most important actions you would take in Congress to strengthen the economy of Louisiana's 4th District, support existing employers, attract new investment, and create opportunities for long-term economic growth?

My first action in Congress would be to end the tariffs that President Trump has burdened the American consumer with. These tariffs are not sound economic policy, and are costing this country deeply. Next I would vote to stop the cuts to Medicare and Medicaid, not simply for the moral reason of keeping over 30 hospitals open in this state, but for economic benefit. Healthcare is one of the largest employers in this state. Finally I would vote to strengtheninfrastructure by all means in order to first improve the development of the US but also because it would drive economies with new labor in new places. These policies are focused on raising the people of this district up so that they can go out and bring more industry, more jobs, and
more money to this District and this Parish.

 

Question 2

Barksdale Air Force Base is a critical national security installation and one of the most significant economic assets in Northwest Louisiana. What specific actions would you take in Congress to protect and expand Barksdale's missions, infrastructure, personnel, and long-term strategic importance? How would you work to ensure that the surrounding communities have the infrastructure, workforce, and resources necessary to support future growth at Barksdale?

The brave service members of the Barksdale Air Force base are a pillar within the community of Bossier. In Congress I would fight to ensure that they are properly cared for during the appropriations process and secure the additional funding that could help the base continue to thrive. My platform of supporting the people of this district by funding basic necessities such as internet access, clean water, and better transportation infrastructure to better accommodate the needs of the base would improve the outcomes for the people of Barksdale and this Parish. With recent military action funding must be allocated in order to restore the readiness of all systems, that means making sure the forces on Barksdale have access to what they need to be mission ready.

 

Question 3

Workforce Development and Education Employers throughout the district continue to identify workforce availability, skills gaps, and employee retention as significant challenges. What role should the federal government play in workforce development, career and technical education, apprenticeships, and partnerships between employers and educational institutions? What specific policies or programs would you support, reform, or eliminate to better align workforce training with the needs of employers?

Bettering our workforce doesn't happen when they enter the job at 16 or 18. It starts with the care and education they receive their entire lives. We need to give highschoolers the opportunity to gain the skills for taking on the next chapter of their lives, that means advocating that trades and other skilled-laborers can be educated in high school while also fighting for students to have
access to higher education without the financial burden. It is the federal government's responsibility to prepare people for the future. We are facing the reality of 12% of our workforce being displaced in the next 5 years. The US Government has the opportunity to be proactive in this shift to technology and if elected I would strengthen and create new federal programs that would help people gain training to sectors of the economy.

 

Question 4

Infrastructure and Regional Competitiveness Reliable roads, bridges, water and sewer systems, broadband, rail, aviation, and other infrastructure are essential to business growth and quality of life. Which infrastructure needs within the 4th Congressional District should receive the greatest federal attention, and how would you work to advance them? Given federal budget constraints, how should Congress prioritize and fund these investments?

One in three households in district 4 can not access the internet. In this digital age denying people access to affordable internet puts a sizable portion of this district behind the curve. We need to address many failures and shortcomings in our utilities across the board, but right now internet access has become essential to interacting with the world. I will work to ensure that internet access is prioritized in a conversation about infrastructure, not because it is the most important but because it is the most ignored.

 

Question 5

Energy, Natural Resources, and Louisiana Jobs Louisiana's economy is closely tied to traditional and emerging energy industries, including oil and natural gas, pipelines, refining, LNG, electric generation, and new energy technologies. What federal energy policies would you support to protect affordability, reliability, domestic production, Louisiana jobs, and responsible environmental stewardship? Please identify any federal permitting or regulatory policies you believe should be changed.

The energy markets in Louisiana have experienced both negative and positive shifts in 2025 per the Louisiana Department of Conservation and Energy. Energy markets will continue to vary in economic viability as the economy inevitably shifts. It is the role of the government to guide these markets through long term policy that places people at the forefront of decision making. In practice that means preparing this state and its people to deal with volatility. The first of these solutions that become glaringly apparent is stronger environmental regulations to guarantee the health of this District. The next is adding layers of economic insulation via restrictions in unilateral economic policy from the Executive branch. Finally we must bolster funding to new energy initiatives that can serve new markets with new labor.

 

Question 6

Small Business, Taxes, Regulation, and Federal Spending Smail businesses and employers are affected by federal faxes, regulations, permitting requirements, labor policies, and the overall condition of the national economy. What specific federal tax or regulatory changes would you support to make it easier to start, operate, and grow a business? At the same time, what areas of federal spending would you be willing to reform, reduce, or eliminate to address the national debt?

We have to make sure that the small businesses administration is properly funded, well staffed,and prepared to support individuals who want to join the market. We must also ensure that it is not an exclusionary body that keeps people out but instead an organization that seeks to bring all parties in. Every college and select high schools should have funding to begin small business development centers as well as high school programs to promote entrepreneurship. The current reality facing the American people is that we will likely never pay off the national debt. At the current intersection of instability within many markets we must seek to address the national debt by tackling the issue of human development.

 

Question 7

Healthcare and Community Competitiveness Access to affordable, quality healthcare remains a challenge for employers, employees, families, and many rural communities throughout the district. What federal actions would you support to improve healthcare access and affordability, particularly in rural and underserved communities? How would you seek to reduce healthcare costs without simply shifting those costs among employers, taxpayers, healthcare providers, and patients?

The solution to healthcare on a federal level is ensuring access to affordable care for every person that seeks it. That means the US must fight to have a publicly funded healthcare system that serves to serve those who cannot afford a private service. That being said it should not push out or seek to dominate the market, instead it must be a competitor. This way the people of this country have access to a choice in their care they receive. It also promotes the best health outcomes possible through competition.

 

 

Question 8

Constituent Service, Regional Representation, and Accountability The 4th Congressional District includes communities with diverse economic conditions, industries, and local priorities. How would you ensure that communities throughout the district have meaningful access to you and your congressional office? How would you determine which regional priorities deserve federal advocacy, and what measurable results should voters use to evaluate your effectiveness at the end of your first term?

Right now my personal number is on the secretary of state website. I currently answer every phone call I receive. I recently opened an office in Shreveport and I have an open door from 10-3 Monday through Friday. I promise to come back to the district and conduct town halls so that the people here in Bossier and in all of LA's 4th can take part in the democratic process. If elected I would be a singular vote in the 435 member House of Representatives. I will not promise to miraculously change the entirety of our government, but I will promise to always listen, speak with, and visit the members of this District.

 

Closing Commitment

What is the single most important commitment you are making to the businesses, families, and communities of Louisiana's 4th Congressional District if elected?

1 am going to Washington to fight the corruption that runs rampant in our political system. Political power and authority should be in the hands of the voters and not the special interests groups that can buy the outcomes of elections. People everywhere deserve real, honest, and transparent leadership. I'm running for Louisiana's 4th congressional district because I will be a leader people can trust to work for them.