Existing LNG projects that are planned or under construction in Southwest Louisiana should be protected from any higher tariffs imposed on imported steel and aluminum, U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins said...
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Congressman Higgins Warns of Potential Impacts to LNG Industry from Steel Tariff
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) authored a letter to President Trump outlining potential negative impacts on the LNG industry from a proposed tariff on imported steel and...
Congressman Wants Louisiana to Establish Bounty Program for Asian Carp
A Louisiana congressman is calling on his state's Department of Wildlife and Fisheries to establish a "bounty" program for Asian carp, an invasive species fish he said threatens the state's fishing...
Higgins all in for I-10 Bridge
U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins said he will "kick down any bureaucratic wall" to get a new Interstate 10 bridge built. But he said officials in Baton Rouge must agree on a plan that includes input from...
Higgins: Oil & Gas Industry Poised for Comeback
President Donald Trump and conservatives in Congress are helping the oil and gas industry make a comeback with increased drilling opportunities and fewer burdensome regulations, U.S. Rep. Clay...
I-10 Bridge Progress Hinges on Cohesive Strategy Forward
Everyone knows our roads and highways are in need of repair or replacement across the state. In Southwest Louisiana, the need for a new I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge is ever increasing. Yet, a new...
Op-Ed: I-10 Bridge Progress Hinges on Cohesive Strategy Forward
Everyone knows our roads and highways are in need of repair or replacement across the state. In Southwest Louisiana, the need for a new I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge is ever increasing. Yet, a new...
Tax reform’s passage prompts IBERIABANK to schedule raises
IberiaBank announced this week that employees will be seeing pay raises as a result of the federal tax reform legislation that passed in December. Due to the legislation, IberiaBank said in a...
Congressman Higgins Calls on Louisiana Wildlife & Fisheries to Create Asian Carp Bounty Program
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) authored a letter to Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Jack Montoucet today, calling for a bounty program on Asian carp. The invasive species,...
Higgins Issues Statement on President Trump’s FY 2019 Budget
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued the following statement on President Trump's FY 2019 budget."Last week, we did what was necessary to fully fund and rebuild our neglected...
Higgins Supports President Trump’s Infrastructure Plan
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) has studied President Trump's infrastructure plan and supports a careful legislative process to implement the plan with fiscal restraint. President Trump's drafted...
Higgins: “LNG projects in Calcasieu and Cameron parishes are driving jobs and economic growth”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) applauded Cheniere Energy's announcement that it has signed two deals to sell liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the China National Petroleum...
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House Votes for Critical Military Funding, Bipartisan Health Measures
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a resolution that continues government funding through March 23 and includes full-year funding for the Department of Defense with a significant pay raise for...
Congressman Higgins Accepting Internship Applications
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that he is accepting applications for summer internship positions in the Washington D.C. and Lafayette offices. Internship positions provide...
EIA: U.S. Set to Become Net Energy Exporter by 2022
The U.S. will become a net energy exporter by 2022, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) said on Tuesday in its latest long-term forecast, accelerating the date for when the country breaks...
Your Take-Home Pay Gets a Boost this February
The U.S. Treasury Department recently released updated income tax withholding guidance reflecting the enactment of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Here's a quick rundown of the Five Ws –Who, What, Where,...
Together, this amazing girl and Clay Higgins plan to conquer cystic fibrosis
Bella Reed is a vibrant 14-year-old Lafayette girl with an active lifestyle. She's a star student at Cathedral Carmel who loves cheerleading and cheers for both her school and a competitive...
Higgins Praises IBERIABANK for Tax Reform Bonuses, Raises
Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) offered praise for a recent IBERIABANK announcement that employees would receive bonuses and wage increases as a result of federal tax reform legislation. The...
Higgins: “America is back.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) issued the following statement after President Trump's first State of the Union address."Tonight, the President laid out a clear vision for the...